Europe

Europe makes one think of jaw-dropping architecture; grand history; intoxicating languages; mouth-watering cuisine...the list goes on. For someone who has lived in just one place for a long time – perhaps somewhere with little sense of history or culture – Europe can seem like a haven full of new possibilities. Plus it’s very easy to travel through the continent and see a lot in a small space of time. And it’s not just the perks outside the classroom, which make Europe a desirable destination for students. European countries also boast some of the most revered education systems in the world, which means that at the end of your studies you come away with a respected qualification in addition to a lifetime of experiences and memories.

European universities are also well known for their specializations: Switzerland for hospitality as well as business programs. France is well known for its fashion and culinary skills. Many French business schools such as INSEAD and HEC have a global reputation. Italy again is always known for fashion and also offers other programs in other creative areas such as design, graphics and interiors.
Germany has always had a strong reputation for Engineering and technology. It is also important to point out that there are many well established private universities and business schools also that are government approved and have higher fees and offer good quality education.
European countries are conscious that there is a need to ensure that their local skilled workforce is maintained and developed through education. In addition, they also need to attract an educated, smart and skilled workforce from other countries enabling them to counteract the decline in their working population and provide for their ageing segment of the population.
And therein lies the good news for International students that are looking for options to gain work experience after their course completion. Countries such as Germany, France, Netherlands, Sweden, Norway and Denmark, and others have set up a policy framework to attract International students. The Government funded universities all have typically low tuition fees.


Quality of education
Europe boasts some of the strongest education systems in the entire world. Universities 21 rank the top higher education systems in the world each year. Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Switzerland, Netherlands and United Kingdom all made the top 10. Meanwhile Finland, UK, Netherlands, Ireland and Poland all feature in the top 10 overall education systems in the world according to Pearson.

Affordable
Are you put off by the tuition fees or living costs which come with studying in America? It’s worth doing your research to find what specific countries in Europe can offer. Many want to grow the reputation of their higher education sectors; so they will offer scholarships, bursaries and subsidized tuition fees to entice more international students to their shores. Some of European countries have free education for international student as well

Career options
Many – if not all – large international businesses will have a European headquarters in addition to those whose roots are in Europe. This means you can find ample graduate opportunities, especially as businesses expand into new markets. Related to the point above, studying in Europe can really benefit you when you begin to search for that first career step. Language skills, adaptability in new locations, knowledge of different cultures and markets...these can all contribute to finding that dream job in Europe.