EUROPE

Our European city picks for international students

MAKING sure you choose the right city is perhaps one of the most important parts you’ll need to research before making your choice to study abroad as an international student. Yes, the quality of the teaching and...

UWE Bristol is at the centre of creative industries in the UK

THEY say that many successes you have in life will be down to where you are when opportunities arise. Creative Industries students at UWE Bristol start from a UK creative powerhouse... Where could you have found...

Essential Reddit threads for international students

WHEN first encountering Reddit it's hard to fathom the scale and never-ending growth of the site dubbed 'The Front Page of the Internet'. We broke down the endless list of subreddits to find the ones...

MBA scholarship available for African students studying in the UK

THE University of Birmingham is currently offering international postgraduate students of African origin the chance to apply for an MBA scholarship which covers course fees. The African MBA Scholarship is partly...

Three reasons you should consider Berlin as your student city

BERLIN has long been considered one of the great cities for short city breaks, getaways with friends or even a partying capital, but it's already a place which students flock to from across the world to live and study...

Rhodes Scholarships for Oxford University now open

THE Rhodes Trust has opened applications for potential Rhodes Scholars aiming to study at Oxford University. Read below for more information... Rhodes Scholarships are globally considered among the...

Why not consider studying in Amsterdam?

IT'S one of the most liberal and internationally influenced cities on earth, and yet it's probably mentioned half as much as Barcelona, Madrid and Paris when it comes to studying abroad. Here's why it's...

What students in the first year of their LLB can do to enhance their career prospects

GETTING started straight away towards building your career in law could pay dividends when you come to graduate and perhaps find a law firm or barristers' chambers. The legal industry is competitive...

The top three destinations for international students travelling in Europe

IF you're thinking about the end of exams and all the free time you're likely to have over the summer, but perhaps haven't decided what to do with it, why not consider travelling in Europe? We list our...

London university offering scholarships to international students

ONE of London's universities is offering scholarships which are specifically aimed at international students and what they can offer. Continue reading below for more information... Applications...

Huge range of scholarships available at Turkish university

ONE of the most prestigious universities in Turkey is offering a comprehensive range of scholarships which international students can apply for. Continue reading below... Bilkent University, which is...

Study Quantitative Finance in Paris

POSTGRADUATE students looking to build towards a career in finance know they'll face competition because it's a very attractive and rewarding industry to work in. But how can financially-minded postgraduates...

Three major ways to hack student life in Paris

PARIS, like many of the greatest cities in the world, possesses an amazing magnetism combined with apprehension in the minds of international students - so beautiful, but so expensive. It shouldn't be this way,...

Swiss scholarships for young international researchers

AMBIZIONE grants for the 2018/2019 academic year are now available. Ambizione grants are aimed at young researchers who wish to conduct, manage and lead an independent project at a Swiss higher education institution. The...

EU and EEA students: Science scholarships available in Amsterdam

THE University of Amsterdam is welcoming applications for the Amsterdam Science Talent Scholarship (ASTS) from certain international students. This is a full scholarship of € 12.500 (covering tuition fee and living...

Italy: Full Scholarships for 10 Masters students

THE LUISS Business School is currently welcoming international student applicants for 10 scholarships on their Masters in Risk Management and Protection course, which begins on 24 September, 2018. Each scholarship...

A Quick Guide to Student Visas in France

AS OF February 2017, the the French national student organisation, Campus France has registered a total of 4,300,000 international students who had chosen France as their academic destination since 2013, with 31,000 matriculating...

Costs of a Semester Abroad: The Netherlands

EVEN if you are normally a “home body”, getting the chance to test a new academic and cultural environment, I find, brings out the best in students. They inevitably go through a process of growth while they are...

Weekend Adventures in London

COMING from Germany, Tina Salpeter spent three weeks interning in the West of England. But she had to visit London whilst she was here… I spent the Easter weekend with my parents in London. For us the best way...

Why international students think the Netherlands is gezellig

WINDMILLS, tulips, bikes and clogs aside, there are many things that make the Netherlands special. Why do more than 90,000 international students head to this small European country every year? Cindy van den Hooff knows...

How Are Students Feeling About Article 50 Triggering Brexit?

BREXIT has started. The Prime Minister of Britain, Theresa May, has sent a letter to Donald Tusk, President of the European Council, confirming that the UK will be exiting the European Union in March 2019. There will...

My Student City: Horsens, Denmark

MADDONA, Iron Maiden and David Bowie have all played gigs there, but we wanted to know what else there is for students studying in Horsens. We asked Michael Mares, a Marketing and Management student at VIA University what...

5 Things That Surprised Me About Albania

LAST summer my boyfriend and I decided to opt for a summer holiday that would be more than just tanning, eating cheap hotel food and drinking beer by a pool. After a lot of travel planning over FaceTime and reading lots...

Could Brexit Create More British Degrees in Europe?

OXFORD University is no stranger to myths and rumours, but the most recent one is that Oxford has been considering opening a satellite campus in Paris. Whilst Oxford denied the rumours, the idea made people very excited. The...

You Must Go to Basel Fasnacht! Attending a Swiss Tradition

THE Swiss are reputed for being a meticulous and hard working people, with an organised and functional system of living and a clean, beautiful country. What you might not realise is that once a year, in the town of Basel,...

What are the Top Law Schools on Each Continent?

A DEGREE in law can open the door to a number of exciting career opportunities; whether you want to work as a judge or a solicitor, a law degree will be your first step on the road to success. A great many universities located...

5 Must-See Films That Explain Portugal to International Students

IF YOU'RE going to live in another country to study, you’re going to want to understand the place as much as possible. Knowing a bit about the country before you go will help you integrate, make friends and get...

Study and Work in Poland for International Students

The word ‘Poland’ might bring to mind cold weather, or perhaps cold cuts of meat. But for increasing numbers of people, Poland is becoming an attractive, affordable option for working and studying abroad....

My Student City: Granda, Spain

WANT to know why people study in Granada, Spain? Ruben Asencio is a Marketing graduate who has studied in Spain and Scotland. We've asked him what is (and isn't) so great about Granada. You can read his other My...

6 Affordable Places to Study Medicine in Europe

GOING to university isn’t exactly the cheapest of choices, especially not when you do a medicine course and you’re studying all the ins and outs for the best part of a decade. However, as is always the case with...

10 Useful German Phrases for Study Abroad

RUCKSACK, noodles and Fahrenheit: would you ever guess that these are all German words? You probably already know more than you think! If you’re planning to study in Germany and want to make it with the locals,...

10 Good Reasons to Study in Spain

Notorious for its sun, beaches and mountains, Spain is the paradisiacal gem of Europe. But while many people see it as a great holiday destination, have you ever wondered what life would really be like there? With...

Las Fallas: 6 Tips to Survive Spain's Loudest Festival

WHAT is Las Fallas? Where is Las Fallas? And why it is so loud? Here to answer all these questions is Holly, a Las Fallas survivor studying abroad in Spain. Imagine a city that erupts into what can only be described...

My Student City: Maastricht, Netherlands

WANT to know why people study in the Netherlands? We've asked Cristina Radulescu, a Law student originally from the University of Reading, what's so good about studying in Maastricht. STUDENT WORLD ONLINE:...

6 Futuristic Cities for Studying Technology Degrees

1. San Jose, USA Touted as the capital of Silicone Valley, it has a firm grasp of the wider world and the international tech scene – it’s home Adobe and eBay, for example. Software Engineering, Information...

Poland Wants 100,000 International Students, Will You Be One of Them?

POLAND has been a little behind the rest of Europe when it comes to attracting international students. But now, all that will change as Polish universities aim to more than double their student numbers between now and 2020,...

10 Best Student Cities for Art & Architecture

IF you are moving to a new city for your studies, one of your criteria should be to fall in love with the place at first sight. After all, you will be spending the next few years of your life there, so you will want to live...

10 Good Reasons Why You Should Study in the Netherlands

90,500 - that's how many international students attended Dutch universities in 2013. It's unlikely that tulips and windmills are driving so many to this tiny and slightly dairy-obsessed country; so why is it so popular...

The City of Rotterdam: a Perfect Place to Study Urban Management & Development

MY name is Monserrat Budding-Polo and I come from Mexico, a Latin American country characterized by having beautiful places but at the same time chaotic and unmanageable cities. I have a degree in Architecture and Urban...

7 Must-See Films That Explain France to International Students

FRANCE was the birthplace of cinema and still runs one of the world's biggest film industries. Even if you have never set foot there you probably have a strong picture of what France looks like thanks to its portrayal...

My Student City: Amsterdam, Netherlands

WANT to know why people study in Amsterdam in the Netherlands? Khaqan Iftikhar, from Pakistan, did a Master's in Finance at Duisenberg School of Finance (DSF). We asked him about life as an international...

My Student City: Helsinki, Finland

WANT to know why people study in Helsinki, Finland? Gaurav Khairkar, from India, completed a Masters in Radio Science and Engineering at Aalto University in Helsinki, Finland. He tells us what he enjoyed about the city. STUDENT...

My Student City: Berlin, Germany

WANT to know why people study in Berlin, Germany? Tianjue Li, from China, studied at Humboldt University in Berlin, the capital city of Germany. We asked her what she liked about the city. STUDENT WORLD...

Switzerland is the Land of Chocolate, Cheese, and Top Universities

SWITZERLAND has so much more to offer than cheese, chocolate and snow-covered mountains. It also has some of the very best universities in the world. says international student Kate Istead. SWITZERLAND is a...