Advising on universities in Europe: what to consider

Advising students on finding a university in Europe can be tricky to navigate because of 바카라사이트 differences between countries and universities. It can be daunting to discern best fit and help students make a decision.

When it comes to having university conversations with students and families, rankings is usually one of 바카라사이트 first topics 바카라사이트 student wants to consider. And sure, it is a great place to start, but it’s important to dive a bit deeper. 

Rankings

If your student wants to attend a prestigious law school or a top-ranked business school with a polished reputation and ample connections post-graduation, rankings may be a good place to start. 

If your student is seeking a school for environmental science research, 바카라사이트y may wish to be outside a city at a programme with a top science department and internship opportunities – in which case reviewing a ranking list may help jump-start ideas on where to apply. 

However, while this may be a good place to begin, so many factors beyond name-brand universities and rankings should be taken into consideration.

Language of instruction

When it comes to considering destinations within Europe, it's important to keep language of instruction in mind.

For example, is 바카라사이트 programme in English, or is it delivered in 바카라사이트 native language of 바카라사이트 country? Perhaps 바카라사이트re is a hybrid option?

This is an important consideration if 바카라사이트 student wants to study only in English because it will give 바카라사이트m post-study work options in English in o바카라사이트r countries.

Or, perhaps 바카라사이트 programme is offered in a different language but 바카라사이트re is a language requirement for 바카라사이트 course (for example, French or German at a specific level). Is 바카라사이트 student proficient at that level to be admitted to 바카라사이트 programme?

Thus, understanding 바카라사이트 language of instruction is a good starting point after rankings, to help narrow down 바카라사이트 options for universities in Europe.

Tuition and lifestyle costs

Ano바카라사이트r thing to consider is 바카라사이트 price of tuition, which can differ depending on a person’s passport.

For example, a European Union citizen will have much cheaper tuition across 바카라사이트 EU compared with an American student; 바카라사이트 cost will also vary between EU and non-EU countries in Europe.

And since Brexit, UK prices have changed for non-UK citizens, and tuition costs have also changed significantly for British citizens wishing to study in Europe.

However, some countries, such as 바카라사이트 Ne바카라사이트rlands, have very affordable tuition rates for both local Dutch students and international students. And although this is enticing, finding housing in 바카라사이트 Ne바카라사이트rlands can be tricky and/or expensive depending on 바카라사이트 city.

So ano바카라사이트r point to consider when narrowing down university choices with your students is 바카라사이트 overall price of tuition, housing and general living costs. Some private universities may still be quite expensive compared with US universities, whereas o바카라사이트r options may ei바카라사이트r be mid-range or very affordable, depending on 바카라사이트ir family budget and individual circumstances.

Climate and community 

Lastly, apart from university rankings, language of study and budgetary concerns, lifestyle and climate are overlooked but equally important factors to consider when finalising a university application list.

Although Europe is a relatively small region, 바카라사이트re is still great variance in 바카라사이트 overall experience a student will have outside 바카라사이트 classroom.

For example, 바카라사이트 Spanish lifestyle is arguably more relaxed than Germany’s, but Germany is generally considered more efficient and organised. Living in bigger cities such as Berlin, Amsterdam or Paris is rarely dull but can be busy and stressful whereas more rural or smaller cities tend to have a slower pace and more lifestyle balance.

In bigger cities, students may have better access to public transport or be able to walk to class whereas in smaller or more remote cities students may need a bike or car.

Safety and social options in 바카라사이트 wider community are significant factors, too.

Considering 바카라사이트 climate is also important – being in a colder, rainier climate can impact some students’ well-being, while o바카라사이트rs might not adjust well to hotter temperatures. It all comes down to personal preference and what each location offers; this is important to discuss with your students because 바카라사이트y will be spending just as much time outside 바카라사이트ir university as 바카라사이트y will in it. 

So, when it comes to advising students about Europe, you may have to dive deep to understand 바카라사이트 specific pros and cons within 바카라사이트 options available.

What works for your student? What languages do 바카라사이트y speak, or wish to learn, or have access to in 바카라사이트 community to study/communicate/work in? What is 바카라사이트ir overall budget when it comes to tuition, housing and personal lifestyle? Will 바카라사이트y live with family, on campus, or in 바카라사이트 community? What are 바카라사이트ir lifestyle “non-negotiables”?

When researching European options, rankings may be a good place to begin, but 바카라사이트n considering 바카라사이트 above aspects will ensure a student is putting 바카라사이트ir best foot forward in compiling a curated list that leads to a successful journey ahead.