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Studying in Europe:Juko 2017
Why Europe?● Typically 3-year degree program
● Increasing number of international programs designed to attract
international students
● Very affordable
● Accredited degrees that are recognized across Europe, UK, US,
Canada, etc. through the Bologna Process
● New EU Rules for students on Study Visas (to be implemented in
2018)
○ Purpose: to attract non-EU students, researchers and interns to the EU
○ May stay at least 9 months after graduating to look for a job or to set up a
business
○ may more more easily within the EU during your stay (Schengen Zone!)
○ Students have the right to work at least 15 hours a week while studying
Studying in Europe: Factors to Consider
● Language of instruction
○ International (or English-language)
programs
○ Home-language courses
■ Usually requires B2 level on
European Framework
● Diversity
● More Independence
● Student Support Services
○ Accommodations for international
students?
○ Advising? Counseling?
● Admissions
○ Different types
■ Open Admissions
■ Selective Admissions
○ Typically more straightforward
○ Typically later deadlines
● Paying for college
○ Each government will set its own fees
and rules for fee-status
■ Passport-holder vs Resident
■ EU/EEA vs International
○ Fees tend to be solely tuition
■ Do not include room & board
○ Typically more affordable
Do your research! Each of these will vary by country, university, course, etc.!
European Public (State) UniversitiesGeneral Characteristics
● Tend to be in the home
language
● May have additional IB
requirements for
equivalency
● Tend to have later
deadlines
● Tend to be very
affordable for EU/EEA
citizens
● Some fees may apply for
international students but
still reasonable
A Case Study: Germany
● 1,952 International Programmes total
○ 158 Bachelor’s Programmes
○ 1026 Master’s Programmes
○ 314 PhD Programmes
● Not all IBDPs are equal in Germany’s eyes
● But have the
● Application timeline: early May - July 15
typically
● Generally no tuition fees (though student service
fees) for EU/EEA/International
○ This is set by each Federal State though.
Some charge fees now for international
students.
1,073 programs taught in the English-language according to EUniCAS!!
European Publics: The Netherlands
● High quality education and excellent value
● 9 universities placed in top 200, QS World Rankings 2018
● 300+ English-taught bachelor’s programmes
● Few cultural barriers: almost all Dutch people speak English
● Student-centered, interactive education
● Years of experience with international education
● Good preparation for master’s programmes
world-wide
● International experience is great for your career
● A wonderful student experience!
What? Educational System
30%HAVO
20% VWO
University of Applied Science
Research University
Primary School
Research Universities (WO)
● Academic, focus on research
● 3 year bachelor’s programmes leading to
1-2 year master’s programme
Universities of Applied Science (HBO)
● Practical education for specific
professions
● 4 year bachelor’s programmes leading to
HBO master’s programme
What? Research Universities
• 3 year programme
• Academic, research-focused
• 14 Dutch research universities, including 3 technical universities
• 8 University Colleges
• Over 100 English-taught bachelor’s programmes across many fields such as:
Languages and Culture, Area Studies
History and Philosophy
Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics
Environmental Sciences
Data Science
Computer Science and Software Science
Art, Culture and Media
Technology and Innovation Sciences
Urban and Sustainability Science
Psychology
Political Science
Law
Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
Health Sciences
Archaeology
Economics and Econometrics
Business and Administration
Aerospace, Chemical and Industrial
Engineering
Artificial Intelligence
Communications
Astronomy
Liberal Arts and Sciences
The map: Research Universities
• Uni of Amsterdam (UVA)
• Vrije Uni Amsterdam (VU)
• Leiden University
• Delft Uni of Technology
• Erasmus Uni Rotterdam
• Tilburg University
• University College Roosevelt
• Eindhoven Uni of Technology
• Maastricht University
• Radboud Uni Nijmegen
• Wageningen University
• Groningen University
• Utrecht University
• Twente uni of Technology
What? University Colleges
•Special honors college within larger research university
•Liberal Arts and Sciences curriculum – hundreds of combinations
•Selective admissions with a holistic approach
•Interdisciplinary programs
•Individual program with personal guidance
•An integrated campus life, social growth and student community
•Global citizenship
University College Utrecht
University College Roosevelt
University College Maastricht
Erasmus University College
Amsterdam University College
Tilburg University Liberal Arts & Sciences
Groningen University Liberal Arts & Sciences
Leiden University College: The Hague - Global
Challenges
What? UAS
• 4 year programme
• Professionally focused, practical application
• 26 Universities of Applied Sciences with English-taught
programmes
• Over 200 bachelor’s programmes such as:Agribusiness, Horticulture, Food
Technology
Dance, Music
Game Design
Automotive Engineering
Social Work
Marketing and Communications
Occupational Therapy
Sports Management
Software Engineering
Farm and Equine Management
Accounting and Finance
Architecture
Tourism, Hotel Management,
Event Management
Physiotherapy
Management and business studies
Design, Fine Arts, Photography,
Media Studies
Fashion design
Engineering
Alkmaar
Haarlem Amsterdam
Diemen
Utrecht
Leiden
The HagueRijswijk
Delft
Rotterdam
Ede
Wageningen
Den Bosch
Vlissingen
Breda Tilburg
Eindhoven Venlo
Roermond
Sittard
Maastricht
Nijmegen
Arnhem
Velp Doetinchem
DeventerEnschede
Zwolle
Hengelo
LeeuwardenGroningen
The map: cities with a University of Applied Sciences
How? Admissions
• Tradition of accessibility to university-prepared students
• Admission based on diploma, not grades (with some exceptions):
– Research Universities: IBDP or 1 year at UAS
– University of Applied Science: IBDP or ISM diploma with IB
Certificates
• Some programmes have further selection criteria
• Selection after the gate as well: Binding Study Advice (BSA)
– Need to pass certain amount of exams in first year, otherwise
expulsion
How? Selective Programmes
1. Numerus Fixus
• Decentralized selection – selection based on
varying criteria such as grades, interviews,
standardised tests
• NEW! From 2017 applications for two
Numerus Fixus programmes allowed
• Other selective programmes:
• University Colleges
• Art, dance and music programmes
• Hotel School
• Can apply to more than one – no restrictions
• Deadlines range from early January to May!
How? Tuition Fees
2018/2019 Tuition fees
• EEA students € 2,060 p/year
• Non-EEA students Costs vary from € 6,000 to € 15,000 p/year
Exceptions:University Colleges charge higher fees and may have
mandatory residential costs
Tuition Fee Loan for EEA students
Holland Scholarship for non-EEA students: € 5,000 one-time
scholarship
How? Living Costs
European Publics: Ireland
● Ireland’s education system ranks in the top 10 in the world
● Great English language opportunities
● Silicon Valley of Europe: Intel, Google, Apple, PayPal, Facebook, Johnson &
Johnson, etc. all have headquarters in Ireland
● 7 Universities and additional technical universities, including:
○ Trinity College Dublin (TCD) - one of the Ancient Universities, modelled after the Oxbridge collegiate
system, ranked #88 in QS World Rankings
○ University College Dublin - Ireland’s Global University, 25% international, highly flexible, diverse
curriculum, ranked #168 in QS World Rankings
● Researching Irish universities
○ Choose a Course (major) at a university
○ Entry Requirements will vary by course, university, and even fee status
Studying in Ireland: Fee Status & Admissions● Determining Fee Status
○ A Filipino citizen living in the EU for 3 of the past 5 years will most likely qualify as an EU-student
○ An EU citizen living in the Philippines for 10 years will most likely qualify as an international student
■ If you are uncertain of your fee status, you should contact the university for clarification
● Admissions & Fees based on Fee Status○ EU
■ Apply through CAO by February 1
■ Rank 10 courses and universities
■ Admissions decision notification in late August
■ Fees approximately €6,000 - 8,000/year
○ International
■ Apply directly through the university portal, usually by February 1 for notification in
April
■ Holistic Review, including transcripts, IB predictions, letter of motivation, letters of
recommendation
■ Fees approximately €18,000 - 24,000/year
European Private Universities● Typically taught in English
● Typically the student applies to a specific major for entry
● Admissions is typically holistic requiring an application, IB predicted grades, essays,
teacher recommendation
● Some universities require either their own test (IE, Bocconi) or will accept the SAT in
the place of
● Deadlines tend to be throughout the second semester
Examples include:
IE University (Spain)
ESADE (Spain)
Bocconi University (Italy)
Jacobs University (Germany)
Webster University (Netherlands, Austria,
Switzerland)
Vesalius College (Belgium)
Ecole Hoteliere Lausanne (Switzerland)
Glion/Les Roches (Switzerland)
New College of the Humanities (England)
BI Norwegian Business School (Norway)
Copenhagen Business School (Denmark)
Carl Benz School of Engineering
(Germany)
U.S.-style universities in Europe
● Accredited in the US; therefore, recognized degrees.
● Typically have American admissions process though may have
lower tuition
● American universities with campuses in Europe: ○ St Louis University - Madrid
○ Bard College Berlin
○ Marist College Florence
○ McDaniel College, Budapest
● American-style universities in Europe: ○ American School of Paris
○ American School of Rome
○ Franklin College of Switzerland
○ John Cabot University
○ Richmond, The American International University in London
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