Higher education is a great way to prove yourself! If there is an opportunity to enter a European university, this is a great adventure that will open up many new opportunities for you in the future. Bachelor's degrees can be obtained in almost every European university, and this diploma will be valued around the world.
Advantages of getting bachelor's degree in Europe
- Wide range of programs
- High level of employment after graduation
- International learning environment
- Freedom of movement in Europe
- Ability to learn multiple languages
- Leading positions of European universities in the rankings.
Tips for studying at a university abroad in Europe
- Prepare your visa in advance
Due to the coronavirus situation, many consulates and visa centers in Europe operate under a different regime, accepting much fewer people than before, more queues for a visa. Do not postpone its registration for later - this is the second most important thing after entering the university.
- Collect all documents in advance
- Do not be afraid to make a mistake with the specialty - in which case you can re-enter another university
- Lead an active social life
- Learn your local language and improve your English
- Don't overwhelm yourself
- Use memorization techniques to save time
- Don't be discouraged!
You can try to study for a bachelor's degree in the Czech Republic, Austria, Germany, Switzerland or Finland. These countries offer comfortable conditions for studying at affordable prices. It is important to keep in mind that education there is inexpensive due to the fact that instead of the basic tuition fee, only an administrative fee is paid if you study in the language of the country (for example, in Finland - in Finnish, in Germany - in German), and English-language programs for the most part even in state universities will be for the full cost.
Every student who wants to study abroad should know the system of study in the country where education will take place. In Europe, children study in schools for 12-13 years. Because of this, there may be small difficulties in admission: in some countries you need to pass nostrification, make certification of the certificate (Czech Republic), somewhere - to pass the A-Level or Foundation program (for admission to the UK, for example), and for some countries you will first have to take 1-2 courses at a university, and only then apply to a European one to study at a bachelor's degree.
The Czech Republic
Education in the Czech Republic is free of charge in the Czech language. The Czech language is quite easy to learn, so you can master it in a year and enter the desired university, but it is possible to learn the language with the help of special preparatory courses of the Czech language (but they are quite expensive - an annual course from 5500 €). Also in the Czech Republic, you can study in English - in this case, studying will cost from $ 2,000 to $ 8,000 / year.
It is easy to go to the Czech Republic - every year many students from the CIS countries go there. The country has a good standard of living and a high probability of finding a high-paying job after graduating from a Czech university.
It should be borne in mind that the Czech Republic has a different education system, so for admission to the bachelor's degree you will need nostrification (passing exams according to the school program) or paid internal certification of the school certificate.
Best Czech universities and tuition fees for a bachelor's degree:
- Charles University in Prague — 3200$
- Czech Technical University in Praguee — 4500$
- University of Economics, Prague — 5000$
- Czech University of Life Sciences in Prague — 2300$
- University of West Bohemia — 5300$
- Palacký University in Olomouc — 6500$
- VŠB — Technical University of Ostrava — 3600$
- Mendel University in Brno — 3500$
- University of Pardubice — 5000$
- University of Ostrava — 7800$.
The oldest and most professional university in the Czech Republic is Karpov University (Karlova Univerzita). At Charles University you will be able to study both medicine and humanities.
Examples of popular specialties of Charles University:
- Economics and Finance
- Marketing communication and public relations
- Journalism
- Czech-German Studies
- International territorial studies
- Political Science and International Relations
- Sociology and Social Policy.
To enter a Czech university, you will need to pay an entrance fee (pÅíhlaška), pass the entrance exams and collect a package of documents:
- Completed signed application
- Copy of secondary education certificate
- Copies of the extract from the certificate of secondary education, notarized and translated into Czech
- Document on nostrification of secondary education certificate
- 2 color photos 4 x 5 cm.
Austria
Higher education in Austria is not too expensive due to the fact that universities charge mainly only a special administrative fee for studying. To study in Austria you need to know German and English.
Best universities in Austria:
- Johannes Kepler University Linz — 1677$
- University of Salzburg — 1677$
- Vienna University of Economics and Business — 441$
- Graz University of Technology — 1677$
- University of Leoben — 441$
- University of Applied Sciences of St. Pölten — 1000$.
Many students from the CIS countries go to the University of Vienna, because it provides a wide range of specialties and programs.
Reasons to study at Vienna State University
- Ability to attend any class of your choice
- Prestigious specialties
- Opportunity to travel around Europe
- Work permit during studying
- Modern technical equipment
- Opportunity to additionally learn one of the modern foreign languages.
Germany
German universities work on the same principle - instead of full payment, each student pays an administrative fee = from $ 100 to $ 2,000. German education is of high quality and modern. Students who have completed their bachelor's degree in German universities, in the future, work in large world companies. There are both public and private universities in the country.
Best German universities:
- Munich Technical University — 135$
- Heidelberg University — 328$
- University of Munich — 261$
- University of Göttingen — 738$
- Karlsruhe Institute of Technology — 3460$
- University of Bonn — 627$
- University of Frankfurt — 600$
- Westphalian Wilhelm University — 623$
- University of Hamburg — 722$
- University of Cologne — 577$.
Switzerland
Swiss universities are known all over the world for their quality. There are both public and private universities. Undergraduate courses are offered in Italian, German and French, but there are also enough English-language programs. Education in private universities at a bachelor's degree at a price here is quite expensive (from $ 30,000 / year), but state universities set reasonable prices:
- Swiss Higher Technical School of Zurich — 1109$
- Federal Polytechnic School of Lausanne — 1210$
- University of Zurich — 2118$
- University of Geneva — 1008$
- Basel University — 1714$
- Bern University— 1513$
- Lausanne University — 1170$
- Haute Ecole Spécialisée de Suisse Occidentale — 2500$.
Popular private universities in Switzerland:
- Les Roches International School – from $62,000/year
- BHMS – Business and Hotel Management School – from $30,000/year
- Geneva Business School – from 3900€ / semester.
In Switzerland, accommodation and meals are quite expensive, but you can apply for a grant or scholarship, which will partially cover your tuition expenses. All universities in Switzerland provide such an opportunity, the main thing is to collect documents correctly.
To get a bachelor's degree in Switzerland, you will need:
- Unified examination for foreigners
- Language certificate of Proficiation in French, German or Italian (depends on the canton)
- Certificate of knowledge of the English language at the proper level
- Motivation letter and personal characteristics from your teachers.
Finland
In Finnish universities you can get student discounts and grants. Finnish universities adhere to the rule "everyone has the right to education, regardless of financial condition". However, to study at universities you will definitely need excellent knowledge of English and Finnish. Finland is famous for its unique approach to the educational process - on undergraduate programs you will find a lot of practice.
Advantages of studying in Finland:
- In-depth study of Finnish and English
- International environment
- Quality educational programs
- Modern approach to learning
- First-class technical equipment of universities
- High probability of finding a job in the country after graduation.
Universities in Finland:
- Tampere University of Technology — 11 534$
- Åbo Akademi University — 9228$
- University of Tampere — 1000$
- Metropolia University of Applied Sciences — 1000$
- Lappeenranta University of Technology — 1000$
- Savonia University of Applied Sciences — 1000$
- HAAGA-HELIA University of Applied Sciences — 1000$
- Turku University of Applied Sciences — 1000$
- Hanken School of Economics — 1000$.
The largest university in the country - the modern and technologically advanced University of Helsinki - annually produces new educational programs, trains highly qualified specialists.
Advantages of studying at the University of Helsinki
- Opportunity to study in English
- Good scholarship programs
- Availability of large research bases
- Modern equipment
- Employment opportunities at the end of studying
- Beautiful location in a safe and beautiful city.
You can also get a bachelor's degree in the following countries:
- Spain, Italy,
- France, Sweden,
- Malta, Cyprus.
