Academic qualifications
Check how the university recognises your national school-leaving award, European Baccalaureate, International Baccalaureate or university qualification. Recognition and grade equivalencies vary by institution and course.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT GUIDE
Study Abroad From Europe
Explore practical steps for applying to universities in the UK, USA, Canada, Ireland and Australia. Requirements depend on your country, qualification, course and institution.
Who this guide supports
Applicants from France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Poland, Romania, Portugal, Greece, Albania, Serbia, Türkiye and Ukraine, and other countries in Europe.
English language evidence
Applicants with qualifications taught in languages other than English may need accepted proficiency evidence. Some English-taught degrees or school awards may qualify as alternative evidence, but acceptance is not automatic.
Documents, costs and pathways
Citizenship, residence and the study destination affect fees, immigration permissions and funding eligibility. EU/EEA status does not mean all overseas universities charge domestic tuition.
Choose your study destination
Read the destination guide and check each university’s official admissions page before applying.
Application checklist
Choose a programme and intake; confirm your qualification equivalency; review English-language evidence; prepare transcripts and translations; estimate tuition and living costs; verify deadlines; and check the latest immigration rules directly with official sources.
Frequently asked question
Are EU citizens automatically eligible for home tuition fees abroad?
No. Fee status depends on the destination and its residence, immigration and eligibility rules. Check the university’s fee assessment policy.
Admission and visa outcomes are determined by universities and relevant authorities, not by this guide.