ASSISTING YOUR
STUDENTS IN
APPLYING TO
UNIVERSITIES IN
EUROPE
Overview
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Education & Globalisation
What programmes are available?
Programme Quality
Some Suggested Programmes
Financial Matters
Entry Requirements
Application Procedures
How EUNiCAS can assist
The era of
the global
citizen
….. equipped with the
skills and competencies to
succeed in an increasingly
globalised employment
marketplace
In the Global
Economy,
your Country
is Europe
In the Global
Economy, English
is increasingly
the language of
Business, Science,
Engineering, IT
Graduates are competing for
fobs in an increasingly global
employment market ……….
competing with Dutch, Danish
& German (& Asian)
graduates who are fluent
English-speakers
English
language
proficiency
in Europe
- Netherlands
- Denmark
- Germany
- Sweden
- Italy
- Finland
Also limited no. of
programmes in :
Spain
Austria
Belgium
Norway
Malta
Switzerland
Where Can
Students Go?
Health Sciences in :
Poland
Hungary
Czech Republic
Slovakia
Bulgaria
Baltic States
Most Popular
EUNiCAS
Choices
There are
currently nearly
1000
undergraduate
programmes
taught through
English
[UK: 2015]
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including
Medicine
Business/Economics
Natural Sciences
Liberal Arts & Sciences
Dentistry
International Law
International Studies
Psychology
Veterinary Medicine
Engineering
Also: IT/Computer Sci ; Media/Comm;
Fine Art; Game Design
“Are
these
real
degrees?”
Our
Obsession
With
Rankings
Rankings are a guide only: they don’t
necessarily reflect quality of
undergraduate experience or of
particular discipline
Rankings measure Research Universities not
Universities of Applied Sciences/University
Colleges
Top 100
Karolinska Inst [SWE]
KU Leuven [BEL]
Leiden [NETH]
Goettigen [GER]
Delft [NETH]
Erasmus [NETH]
Amsterdam [NETH]
Utrecht [NETH]
Glasgow
Stockholm [SWE]
Maastricht [NETH]
Top 150
Tubingen [GER]
Groningen [NETH]
St Andrews
Lund [SWE]
VU Amsterdam [NETH]
Trinity College [IRE]
Radboud [NETH]
Eindhoven [NETH]
Top 200
Aarhus [DEN]
Karlsruhe Inst Tech [GER]
Pompeu Fabra [SP]
Aberdeen
Top 250
Dundee
Twente [HOLL]
UA Barcelona [SP]
UCD [IRE]
Gothenburg [SWE]
Top 300
Pavia [ITA]
Iceland [ICE]
Galway {IRE]
Tilburg [NETH]
Bologna [ITA]
Milan [ITA]
Cork [IRE]
Top 400
Poli di Milano [ITA]
Southern Denmark [DEN]
La Sapienza Rome [ITA]
Charles U [CZE]
Stirling
Warsaw [POL]
Linkoping [SWE]
Umea [SWE]
Aalborg [DEN]
Bari {ITA]
THES World
Rankings 2014/5
Unis offering one or more progs
through English
New
Rankings
Out:
30 Sep
Universities of Applied Sciences
Excellent applied [ie less academic] programmes with more
practical work, projects and internships. Usually employment
focused. Good examples:
Netherlands
Hanze UAS
Breda UAS
Saxion UAS
Hague UAS
Amsterdam UAS
Stenden UAS
Rotterdam UAS
Denmark
UC Northern Denmark
UC VIA
Germany
Rhein-Waal UAS
Austria
Salzburg UAS
Krems UAS
Switzerland
Luzern UAS
Berne UAS
Context in
Europe:
an alternative
paradigm
- Students have a right to
an education
- Remove barriers to
exercising this right
- Cost
- Entry Requirements
Tuition
Fees [Euro]
Denmark
Sweden
Norway
Finland
Malta
Austria
Germany
Switzerland
Netherlands
Italy
Ireland
Free
Free
Free
Free
Free
c 750
c500
500 - 1500
1984*
400 – 3800
3000
* most Liberal Arts & Sciences progs more
NOTE: Fees higher for Med in Central Eur
Grants & Loans
Netherlands
Tuition Fee Loan
Living Expenses Loan: up to EUR1016 pm*
[inc grant element, where parents earn less than 46K, ] EUR378*
Denmark
Grant [up to 750 pm] *
Ireland
Means-tested fee/maintenance grants
Italy
Same rights to Student Finance as Italians, after 2 years
Bulgaria
Tuition Fee Loan
* Subject to monthly working requirement
Pilot initiative to encourage more Scottish students to study abroad
U. Groningen
Maastricht U
Malmo U [UAS]
Rhine Waal UAS
U. Southern Denmark
Scottish domiciled students
studying at eligible
European universities can
apply for the same
bursary and loan support
as students attending
university in Scotland.
2016 ?
Undergraduate Entry Requirements: some useful generalisations
Open Programmes
Research Universities: SQC 4 Highers & 2 Advanced or 3 A-Levels or IB 24
UAS
: SQC 4 Highers
[Required Grades rarely specified – though sometimes suggested - except Dutch LA&S progs]
Some subject requirements [partic Sciences]
Maths: Maths usually required for Business
Liberal Arts & Sciences: different Maths requirements
[some unis have exam to make up Maths ‘deficiency’]
Fixed Number programmes [selection procedure in place]
- Interview and/or
- Letter of Motivation and/or
- Letter of Recommendation
- Sometimes an aptitude or other test
Med/Vet Schools
Most have entrance tests
[some select on basis of grades and no test]
* A small minority of programmes select by GPA [esp Spain]
Postgraduate Entry Requirements: some useful generalisations
Relevant undergraduate degree
often particular grade/level not required, though sometimes [eg
Germany] specified
“qualifications that justify the expectation of successful completion of the
programme in due time”
Sometimes, also
- separate entrance test [e.g. Germany] required
- grades/letter of motivation/experience
- interview
“Look ….. I
don’t care,
there’s no
way Sophie
is going to
bloody
Amsterdam”
Run that by me again!
① programmes taught through English
② many in universities higher ranked higher in
world’s top 300, or in highly resourced m
Universities of Applied Sciences
③ where entry requirements are much more
reasonable than in UK
④ and where there are no tuition fees or very
low fees
⑤ and graduates of these programmes are
attractive to employers, in an increasingly
globalised employment market
Applications
Four countries have centralised application [but not admissions]
systems:
Netherlands
Denmark
Sweden
Finland
www.studielink.nl
www.optagelse.dk
www.universityadmissions.se
www.studyinfo.fi
Also, centralised qualification validation system in Germany and Spain
Otherwise apply directly to university [except Italian Med Schools]
Simple, in theory, but EUNiCAS very helpful
Applications
Netherlands
Denmark
Sweden
Finland
Germany
Italy
Oct 1-Aug 31 *
Feb 1 – Mar 15 **
Dec 01 – Jan 15 **
Jan 7 – 12 Feb **
usu. Mid-July
usu. Aug/Sep
* different deadlines for different programmes:
mid-Jan for Medicine; 01 May for most Research universities]
** later applications rounds for some programmes
Always assume
programme you
are interested
in is an
exception
“High School Diploma” Results
Our results are “late”, by some standards
Too Late: Finland, Rumania
Often Too Late [but some flexibility]: Sweden
Sometimes Too Late [ but usually workarounds]: Denmark, Germany
Rarely Too Late [but be careful]: Netherlands, Italy, Poland, Hungary
Applications: tasks for you
Most programmes
- - Letter confirming student sitting exams in June [inc predicted grades]
- Report of most recent grades
- Some programmes
- Letter of Recommendation
- certify copy of results
- - [Assist student with Letter of Motivation, though EUNiCAS assist with this]
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Cautionary Tale
I have made a lot of friends, and everyone has been helpful. I have gotten a lot of stuff free like
beer, Danish lessons and CV workshops. There is not a lot of crime here but bike theft is high.
Getting a bike here is not so difficult. There was another Irish fella here who is very helpful! Busses
are also close to being on time.
I was told i could get a job, which is not the case. I is very difficult to get a student job here as it is
flocked with a lot students. Housing is also difficult to find here also, as this is a student town. I am
currently living in an estate which is being bulldozed this summer so i have to move out.
I have only met a totally of 5 people, both English and Irish.
I would really caution UK students who think about coming out here, Think very carefully and do A
LOT of research. it is expensive and not a walk in the park to get set up.
Aalborg U; First Year [Business]
Students Speak
• Studying abroad has given me an overwhelming sense of confidence in myself, never before had
I understood just how important it is to do that which terrifies you. The diversity I am now
accustomed to is overwhelming, I have friends from more countries than I had ever, or even ever
planned on visiting. Can not encourage others to do it enough!
U Amsterdam; 2nd Year [Liberal Arts & Sciences]
• Mind-blowing, Groningen is an experience beyond what i imagined……From a old house in
the hills at home, Groningen is a city of varied culture, incredible experiences, fast pace,
freedom, independence and challenges
Hanze UAS; 2nd Year [Fine Art]
• I was really apprehensive about going to study in Denmark, but it turned out to be an amazing
decision and I would recommend it to anyone.
Seeland University College; 1st Year[Education]
Students Speak 2
• I would repeat my decision to move to the Netherlands a thousand times over, best choice I ever
made. What I love about studying over here, is that conversations are about politics, current
affairs, philosophy and so on. When I go back home, my friends have been doing the same thing
everyday, and conversation can be dull and repetitive. I am not saying that students at home are
stupid, but when you go to a new european city you realise how big the world is and how
competitive it is. You either smarten up, or risk been left behind
• Hague UAS; 2nd Year [European Studies]
• By far one of the greatest choices I have made in my life. An experience that continues to
truly educate and broaden my outlook of the world
U Tilburg; 1st Year [Global Law]
• I love the course, I love the people, I love the place!! It was hands down the best choice for me. I
have absolutely no regrets on studying abroad. It was terrifying going, but I am a better person
and will be a better physiotherapist because of it. The course is starting to get hard now, but I
don't mind working, because I know that it's what I want to do!
Saxion UAS; 3rd Year [Physiotherapy]
• I love it here. It’s lovely walking around the canals. Most importantly, I am enjoying my
study. I’d highly recommend the whole experience
U. Groningen; 2nd Year [International Law]
Students Speak 3
• I visited the NHTV open day and decided it was right for me because I found that everyone, both
students and teachers, were so incredibly passionate about what they were doing. I found their passion
so infectious that I knew straight away that I wanted to be a part of it
NHTV Breda; 3rd Year [Game Design]
One of the best decisions I could have made. Since moving, I haven't wished I'd gone to university
at hom at all, of course moving abroad without friends or family is challenging at times I really
think the good times and the new experiences outweigh those moments
U. Maastricht; 2nd Year [European Law]
The teachers are very friendly and open to questions etc. I have been getting on well with the Danish
people , they are very friendly and have a similar culture and sense of humour to us. I have only met a
handful of students from the UK, however everyone speak English which is handy and it is easy to meet
people. I would definitely recommend it to other UK students looking to study abroad.
VIA UC; 1st Year [Engineering]
• If you have the support from family at home and you believe you can stand on your own two feet, then
make the jump and never look back! U. Utrecht; 3rd Year [Liberal Arts & Sciences]
And …..the Parents?
• Tina is absolutely delighted with everything you can think of - the Academie, the hostel
she is staying in, the place, the people she is studying with...and now she has taken an
apartment for herself as her confidence grows and she becomes PART of the place.
She was home this week and showed us much of her work and its development- in such
a short time! She is keeping up with everything despite having a misadventure with a
bus which tossed her off her cycle at a roundabout.
• We are both delighted with Eunicas. Without that she would probably be in bedsit in
Thomas St wondering why she had decided to do fine art!
Thank you, from the bottom of out hearts
“Never thought
I’d say this. She
has
rediscovered
her love for
learning”
What is EUNiCAS?
Through EUNiCAS, UK and Irish students can be supported in
their application to up to eight degree programmes
Through eunicas.co.uk you can access free of charge:
 A comprehensive directory of degree programmes,
 Information on universities and the cities that they are based in
 Information on fees and entry requirements
and in addition
Our low-cost [Eur28.00] application support service
Register
Now.
Valid until
Sep 2016
[Year 12 can
start now]
Why EUNiCAS?
 General advice
 Advice on programme choice
 Application Guidelines and Forms
 Alerts to Universities
 Past papers [where relevant]
 Application document review
EUNiCAS helped me to
decide which courses to
look at. I chose one of the
courses they recommended.
They helped me apply, I
got accepted and am now
having an incredible time.
Cillian, U.Maastricht
 Application hand-holding
 University visits
 Ongoing support and reassurance
- facility to book 1:1 session, either with/without family
Salzburg is going
really well for me!
Thanks so much for
all your help in
getting me here!
Grace, Salzburg
UAS
Some Programmes
Life Science/Medicine
Faculty Rankings [QS]
Medicine
• 50+ Programmes taught through English:
• Filter through:
- global reputation
- most Brits/Irish [or not!]
- cost
- ease of entry
- entrance test in UK?
- Physics required?
- ease of access [travel]
Italy increasingly popular:
• Universita di Milano
• Universita di Pavia
• Universita ‘La Sapienza’ di Roma
1. U. Maasticht
2. U. Milan
3. La Sapienza Rome
4. U. Groningen
5. UCSC Milan
6. Charles U
7. U. Tor Vergata Rome
8. U. Pavia
9. Semmelweis U
10. U.Debrecen
11.U. Bari
12. Jagiellonian
13 San Raffaele Milan
14. U. Szeged
15. U. Zagreb
Veterinary Medicine
• 11 programmes taught through English
• Warsaw
• Szent Istvan
• UVMP Kosice
• Lithuanian ULS
Psychology
University of Groningen
University of Leiden
Erasmus University
University of Maastricht
Radboud University
-TU Eindhoven
[Psychology & Technology]
Liberal Arts & Sciences
University of Amsterdam
Erasmus University
Maastricht University
Leiden University
Tilburg University
University of Groningen
Utrecht University
University of Twente [LAS & Technology]
and
Freiburg University
University of Utrecht:
Major in Humanities in: Art History & Museum Studies, Chinese Language &
Culture, History, Literature & Classics, Performing Arts, Philosophy
Major in Social Sciences in: Anthropology, Economics, Geography, Law, Political
Science, Psychology, Sociology
Major in Science in: Biology; Chemistry; Earth & Environment;
Medical Science; Cognitive Neuroscience; Physics
BA or
BSc
International Relations
Leiden University [International Studies]
University of Groningen
University Aalborg
University Southern Denmark
Malmo University
Lund University [Development Studies]
Copenhagen Business School
[BSc International Business & Politics]
International Law
University of Groningen
Tilburg University
Maastricht University
Hague University AS
U. Amsterdam
[BSc Politics, Psychology & Law/Economics]
Life Sciences
Physics, Applied Physics, Maths, Applied Maths,
Astronomy, Chemistry [U. Groningen]
Sustainable Biotechnology [Aalborg U]
Science [U. Maastricht]
Pharmacy [U. Tor Vergata]
Biochemistry [JK University, Linz]
Physics [U.Leipzig]
Health & Nutrition [VIA Univ. College]
Pharmaceutical Sciences [U. Utrecht]
Biomedicine [Karolinska 0r Maastricht]
Liberal Arts & Sciences: Nutrition {Maastricht: UCV]
And ……
- Business /Economics [esp Netherlands & Denmark]
- Humanities [Archaeology[Leiden]; History [Erasmus]; Philosophy [Leuven];
Languages [UG]
- Fine Art [Hanze, Lund]
- Fashion Design [Amsterdam UAS]
Game Design NHTV Breda, Saxkion, Hanze, VIA
- Sports Management [Amsterdam UAS & UC Northern Denmark]
- Business & Languages [S. Denmark, Copenhagen BS, Rotterdam, Avans,
Stenden]
- Music [Brussels, Hanze, Zuyd]
- Dance [Fontys, Artez]
- Tourism/Hosp [Hague, Stenden, NHTV, Denmark, Finland]
- Computer Science
….. And many more