Europe is increasingly popular as a study destination for Nepalese students who want something a little different. With a long history of pioneering higher education, Europe is home to many of the world’s oldest and most prestigious universities – and many of the most exciting and attractive student cities. European countries, and their universities, are of course all very different – in terms of language, lifestyle, living costs and so on. However, under the Bologna Process, European universities are working to standardize degree systems. And for EU students, choosing to study in Europe outside your home country should be relatively straightforward, with tuition fees charged at local rates.
WHY STUDY IN EUROPE?
Education in Europe is considered a basic right. Efforts are taken to ensure that Europe’s more than 6,000 higher education institutions are open to anyone with the appropriate qualifications. Therefore tuition fees in Europe are comparatively affordable. There are many scholarships available that can help you cover the cost of studying in Europe. European higher education institutions will support you throughout your studies overseas. These services can include airport transfers, university orientation programmes, accommodation, mentoring, and extra curricular activities – everything that you need to help you settle into your studies and surroundings. With over 400 Nobel Laureates and about 45% of the patent applications worldwide, Europe is a natural leader in research and education. No matter what you choose to study – science, law, business and economics or humanities – you can pursue this in Europe. There are also opportunities for training that are directly connected to the industry that you intend to pursue a career in.The Top-ranking universities provide a broad variety of courses and many are taught in English. Language classes at all levels are also available. Europe has many hundreds of higher education institutions, renowned as centres of excellence around the world. However, higher education systems have traditionally been formulated at the national level. Increasing European integration is changing that, with the development of the European Higher Education Area, helping to reinforce the attractiveness of higher education in Europe.
WHICH SUBJECTS CAN I STUDY?
You will find a huge range of higher education study programs on offer across Europe –Business, Management, Information Technology, International Relations, Hotel and Hospitality Management, Languages, Law, Medicine, Sociology, Travel and Tourism, Design, Psychology, Engineering and much more.
I WANT TO STUDY IN MORE THAN ONE EUROPEAN COUNTRY. IS THIS POSSIBLE?
Yes – there are lots of options for you to study in more than one European Country.
WHAT LANGUAGE CAN I STUDY IN?
There are 24 official languages in the European but most countries across
Europe offers study programs taught in English and other languages too.
WHAT TIME OF YEAR DO STUDY PROGRAMS IN EUROPE START?
Start dates vary across Europe, but the academic year, typically begins in September or October and January/February. Some study programs also offer June/July start dates too.
HIGHLIGHTS
- English medium tuition helps to overcome the challenge of language at an increasing number of leading European universities.
- Grab the opportunity to improve your skills in another language.
- Travel between the UK and Europe is quick and easy.
- Studying in mainland Europe gives you the opportunity to experience the many different European countries and cultures.
- The European Higher Education Area (EHEA) is encouraging greater compatibility between universities and higher education systems across the 47 member countries across Europe.
