Education & Internships in Europe

Every year, millions of students study abroad in Europe. Europe is the place to be – if you are European and want to go to another country to gain international experience, or if you are from another continent and want to study here.

Why Study in Europe?

1. Study in Europe: the boost for your career

International experience has become more and more important in recent years. Large and small companies alike look for employees who have left their “comfort zone”. By studying abroad in Europe, you set the course for your career success. Many European countries also try to convince foreign graduates to stay after university. That means if you decide to study in Europe, the chances are good that you will get a job offer and can stay for the longer term.

2. Europe offers world-class education and research

Many of the world’s best universities are in Europe. Cross-border cooperations within Europe have shaped a strong international academic community that conducts cutting-edge research.

3. A wide range of education options

There are thousands of universities in Europe, offering tens of thousands of study programmes in English. You can find programmes in any academic discipline from Arts to Zoology; small, intimate universities or large international research centres; cutting edge

academic research programmes or practice-oriented taught education. There is something for everybody.

4. Tuition fees are low

Compared to countries like the US, Canada or Australia, the tuition fees at most public universities in Europe are very low. In some European countries, there aren’t even any tuition fees – studying at university is free of charge! There are also lots of scholarship opportunities and other options for financial support during your studies.

5. It’s easy to travel and discover the whole continent

When you study in Europe, you should use the chance to see more countries than just one. Thanks to a wealth of cheap flight, train and bus connections, and relatively short travel times, that is even possible on a limited student budget and with tight semester schedules.

If you are a non-European citizen studying within the Schengen Area of 26 European states, then you can easily obtain a student visa allowing you to visit other countries of the Schengen Area. Think of all the great experiences you can gain even far away from campus.

6. The higher education systems are well-respected and aligned

Any Bachelor or Master in Europe follows the same general academic framework. So, if you obtain your master’s degree in Sweden, it will be equivalent to a Master’s degree from Germany, Lithuania or any other European country.

7. You can study in English

Not only are there several thousand Bachelors and Masters in English that you can choose from. In most European countries, the proficiency in English is generally very high. That means even if you struggle to learn the basics in Polish, Portuguese or Swedish, you can always get by with English in everyday situations.

In European countries there are prestigious and popular educational institutions, so many  parents tend to send their children to study in Europe. SMAPSE experts will tell you about  TOP-5 most important things you need to know to organize a trip to receive an international  education. 

Numerous reviews of graduates indicate that studying abroad is interesting and exciting – foreign education has changed lives, and the trip gave vivid impressions and emotions. In  Europe, most teachers use their own unique teaching methods and principles, students are  happy to attend their academic classes. Popular European countries among foreign students:  Switzerland, France, Austria, Spain, Italy, Germany, Ireland, Czech Republic, Finland, and  others. 

TOP-5 important things you need to know about education in Europe. 

1. The choice of housing is one of the most important issues when organizing a trip abroad,  because the overall impression of the trip depends on a comfortable stay. Accommodation  options abroad:

✓ school residence on school campus 

✓ rental apartment 

✓ affiliate program apartments 

✓ host family. 

✓ If a school or university does not provide housing, it is important to take care of finding  an apartment or finding a host family in advance. 

2. For admission to some programs, you will need to present a diploma or certificate with  the results of exams – this will serve as confirmation that the student has the necessary  academic and linguistic knowledge. The most common certificates for passing the language  exam and certificates of secondary education. In some countries, foreign students cannot  continue their studies at European universities immediately after graduating from school:  first they need to complete the international pre-university program and get the necessary  set of knowledge for admission. 
3. The most suitable age to send a child to study in Europe is from 14 years old: then the  student will be able to live without parents and independently live on the school campus  (some educational institutions set strict age limits for living in a school residence) 
4. Studying abroad will require high costs: it must be borne in mind that the cost of an  academic program is not an indicator of how much money is required to study abroad.  Usually, the cost of education includes only the curriculum and accommodation, but you must  also consider all the additional costs associated with studying abroad. Tuition prices differ in  different countries: for example, the most expensive education in Switzerland, the more  economical – France, Austria, Finland, Spain, Poland. 
5. It is necessary to prepare in advance for studies in Europe, even if the child is going to a  short-term program. The main factors affecting the duration of the organizational process:  approval of an application for admission to school, obtaining a visa, housing searches – without these basic points your child will not be able to study abroad. 

The advantages of studying in Europe: 

✓ high quality education 

✓ daily communication with native speakers 

✓ international environment 

✓ developed culture, the availability of cultural sites and attractions. ✓ high standard of living in European countries 

✓ travels 

✓ change of scenery, exit from the comfort zone. 

✓ new acquaintances 

✓ permission to stay in the country after graduation to look for work. 

Staying in an international environment helps expand the horizons of consciousness, and  unification with a common goal allows you to break the barrier when communicating with  representatives of different countries. Pupils communicate not only in the lesson, but also in  their free time: they participate in team games, travel together, do creative work, do their  homework, have fun – any joint activity brings together and develops communication skills.

Staying in a country with native speakers is a great opportunity to quickly increase your  knowledge of a foreign language and start speaking as a native speaker. Those who want to  immerse themselves in the language environment as a rule usually choose accommodation  in the host family. 

Universities in Europe are well organized and well recognized worldwide. These universities  are specialised in various sectors of educations and in multi-lingual languages as well. Each  university have different curriculum, different admission dates and fees as well.  Our team helps and supports each of our student in finalizing the universities based on their  preferences, their educational bag-round, their choice of country their wish to study in and  several other aspects.  

Following are some of the best universities we suggest – 

➢ Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin Germany 

➢ University of Groningen Netherlands 

➢ Leiden University Netherlands 

➢ Erasmus University Rotterdam Netherlands 

➢ University of Zurich Switzerland 

➢ Humboldt University of Berlin Germany 

➢ University of Tübingen Germany 

➢ University of Bonn Germany 

➢ Sorbonne University France 

➢ Free University of Berlin Germany 

➢ Université Paris-Saclay France 

➢ University of Bern Switzerland 

➢ Institut Polytechnique de Paris France 

➢ RWTH Aachen University Germany 

➢ University of Basel Switzerland 

➢ Ghent University Belgium 

➢ University of Helsinki Finland 

➢ University of Freiburg Germany 

➢ University of Copenhagen Denmark 

➢ Université Paris Cité France 

➢ Aarhus University Denmark 

➢ University of Göttingen Germany 

➢ Lund University Sweden 

➢ Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam Netherlands 

➢ University of Vienna Austria 

➢ University of Oslo Norway 

➢ University of Hamburg Germany 

➢ University of Antwerp Belgium 

➢ University of Lausanne Switzerland 

➢ Radboud University Nijmegen Netherlands 

➢ University of Würzburg Germany

➢ Maastricht University Netherlands 

➢ University of Cologne Germany 

➢ Ulm University Germany 

➢ Uppsala University Sweden 

➢ KTH Royal Institute of Technology Sweden 

➢ Technical University of Berlin Germany 

➢ TU Dresden Germany 

➢ University of Bologna Italy 

➢ University of Mannheim Germany 

To enrol with European educational institutes, follow the below steps: 

✓ Pre-counselling with one of our team members to understand your profile and area  of interest.  

✓ Submission of all clear copies of your documents and credentials to our team via  email.  

✓ Passport copy and previews visa copies.  

✓ Educational materials 10th onwards experiences documents.  

✓ IELTS scorecard or equal documents 

✓ Updated CV. 

✓ Recommendation letter 

✓ After assessment and confirmation from the university, if eligible, we/the university  issue an invoice. 

✓ Registration and application fees.  

✓ Process application for enrolment to university. 

✓ Transfer enrolment fees.  

✓ We/University issued a final acceptance letter with visa support documents as such  insurance, 

✓ Accommodation, guarantee letter proof, etc. 

Please note all above process takes around 30-45 working days; the process duration might  differ as per the origin of country or curriculum. We will inform our candidate of the process  duration in advance.  

Application and enrolment fees are non-refundable. 

Tuition Fees in Europe  

Average costs of studying at a Public University and Private University in Europe are;  depending on the types of program and years: 

Bachelor’s and Master’s: 3000 EUR – 7,000 EUR per year 

PhDs: 3,500 – 5, 000 EUR per year

Students enrolled in a part-time program at a public university in Europe should anticipate  paying about 70% of the fees a full-time and in advance of the semester.  

The student would pay, and transfer students may be exempt from paying tuition fees  depending on the agreement made with their home university. 

We as a team facilitates our students with all services post landing in the chosen country.  

➢ We arrange airport pick-up, 

➢ Drop-off to your destined accommodation (private or university) 

➢ Arrange accommodation as per your requirements and budget.  

➢ Guide you with tours to your chosen city to show you surrounding places to get  familiar with your neighbourhood.  

➢ Help our candidates settle down with their university curriculum and/or any other  relevant requirements.