19 countries & territories
The Bologna Process aligns most EU degrees: 3-year bachelor's, 2-year master's, 3-4 year PhDs. Many programs are tuition-free or low-fee for international students, especially in Germany, Norway, and parts of Scandinavia. English-taught programs are widely available at the master's level; bachelor's programs increasingly so. Erasmus+ supports exchange across the EU.
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Application platform
Uni-Assist (DE) / Campus France / Studielink (NL) / direct
Intakes
Winter (Sep/Oct) · Summer (Mar/Apr) — varies
Tuition (USD/yr, undergrad)
$0–$25,000
Student visa
National Student Visa (Schengen long-stay)
Home student of Europe?
GlobalStudyBoard is built for international students applying to Europe. If you are a citizen or resident, you usually apply as a domestic student — tuition is typically lower, you may qualify for home-student finance, and you do not need a student visa. We don’t cover the domestic home-student route in depth; for fees, funding and the home-student application process, use the official Europe government and university sources (for example Uni-Assist).
25 institutions we cover in Europe.
Zürich · Est. 1855
The Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zürich. Bachelor's programs taught in German, but most master's programs are in English. Alumni include Einstein. Strong in engineering, computer science, and architecture.
Lausanne · Est. 1853
Sister institution to ETH Zürich, located on Lake Geneva. Bachelor's programs taught in French; master's programs in English. Particularly strong in computer science, life sciences, and robotics.
Munich · Est. 1868
Germany's top technical university and a member of TU9. Bachelor's programs mostly in German; master's programs increasingly in English. Tuition is low (around €150/semester for state fees plus Munich semester ticket).
Munich · Est. 1472
A leading German research university, particularly strong in physics, philosophy, medicine, and life sciences. Most bachelor's programs in German; a growing number of master's programs in English.
Heidelberg · Est. 1386
Germany's oldest university. Strong reputation in medicine, life sciences, and the humanities. Located in a picturesque Neckar valley town with a romantic old castle and lively student culture.
Paris · Est. 2018
Formed in 2018 from the merger of Pierre and Marie Curie University and Paris-Sorbonne. Three faculties: Arts & Humanities, Science & Engineering, Medicine. Strong in mathematics, physics, and the humanities.
Standardised tests used by universities in Europe.
International English Language Testing System
Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet-Based Test)
Test für Ausländische Studierende (Test for Academic Studies)
Graduate Record Examinations
Graduate Management Admission Test (Focus Edition)
Duolingo English Test
8 curated tracks — pick a path, then go deep hub by hub.
Europe Admissions · ECTS & Degree Recognition · Erasmus & Joint Degrees · Applying & Living in Europe
4 topic hubsEurope Student Visas · Student Visa Process In Depth
2 topic hubsEurope Universities · Germany: Admissions Systems · France: Admissions Pathways · Netherlands: Admissions
8 topic hubsCourses & Careers · Engineering in Europe · Sciences & Maths in Europe · Social Sciences & Humanities
7 topic hubsTuition & Scholarships · Country Scholarships In Depth · Blocked Accounts & Proof of Funds · Europe Scholarships in Depth
4 topic hubsWork & Stay in Europe · EU Blue Card & Work Permits · PR & Citizenship Pathways · Professional Recognition in Europe
5 topic hubsEurope Language Tests · European Languages for Study & Life · Europe Languages & English-Taught Study
3 topic hubsStudent Life in Europe · Residence Registration & Settling · Student Life & Culture
3 topic hubsMost applicants apply via Uni-Assist (DE) / Campus France / Studielink (NL) / direct. Confirm current requirements on the official university or application-platform website before applying.
The main intakes are Winter (Sep/Oct), Summer (Mar/Apr) — varies. Application deadlines vary by university — always verify on the official source.
Undergraduate tuition is roughly $0–$25,000 per year (USD). Fees change every academic year — verify on the official university website.
National Student Visa (Schengen long-stay). Immigration rules change frequently — verify on the official government source before applying.
Typically 20 hrs/week or up to 140 full (280 half) days per year — varies by country; verify on the official source. Post-study work visas: Germany 18 months, Netherlands 1 year, France 1-2 years.
Official sources for the visa and work rules above
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