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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