Bachelor’s & Master’s study
European countries offer a broad range of bachelor’s and master’s programmes, with language, tuition and admission requirements varying by country and institution.

A broad study-abroad region with different higher-education systems and study routes across European countries. Start with your study goal, then understand the admissions and student visa journey relevant to your situation.
Start with study
Clarify your study goal, academic profile, course direction and destination options.
02 · Application stagePrepare your course and institution choices, application and supporting documents.
03 · Visa stageUnderstand and prepare the student visa requirements relevant to your study plans.
04 · Before you travelOrganise practical preparations for your move to your new study destination.
Europe as a study region
The European Education Area covers higher education across 33 European countries. Each country has its own nationally governed higher-education system, so Europe should be explored as a group of different study destinations rather than one single application or visa system.
European countries offer a broad range of bachelor’s and master’s programmes, with language, tuition and admission requirements varying by country and institution.
Doctoral and research opportunities are available across European higher-education systems, with programme-specific academic and research requirements.
Universities of applied sciences, professional institutions and specialised programmes provide additional study routes in several European countries.
Explore European destinations
Strong option to explore for technical, research and academic pathways.
Known for a wide range of internationally oriented and English-taught programmes.
Offers university and applied-sciences pathways with international study options.
Provides internationally oriented higher education and a broad selection of master’s programmes.
Offers a range of higher-education options and international study routes.
An English-speaking European study destination with its own national immigration procedures.
These countries are starting points for comparison, not a ranking. Additional European destinations can be considered when their study options fit your profile.
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Application preparation
Europe is not one application system. Your requirements depend on the country, institution, programme and language of study. Start by checking the exact academic and application requirements for the destination you choose.
Plan your admission →Before you apply
Your chosen country and programme fit your academic profile and study objective.
You have checked the institution’s current entry and international-student requirements.
You know the programme language, tuition and realistic living costs for your chosen country.
Your academic, identity and language documents are ready where required.
You have checked the country’s current national visa or residence requirements for long-term study.
You understand that short-stay Schengen rules are different from long-term study permission.
Your accommodation, finances, travel and arrival preparations are planned.
Important distinction
Schengen rules concern short stays and transit. Long-term study stays are handled through national procedures. For Bangladeshi students, the relevant embassy or national immigration authority should be checked for the chosen study country.
Schengen rules may apply to eligible short visits.
Follow the national student visa or residence process.
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