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European Universities

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beggsie · 24/05/2023 10:01

Hey
Does anyone have any insight into applying to European universities (specifically Spanish but interested in French and Greek too) that teach in English? Struggling to understand the process for a child who did A Levels in the UK but also holds an Irish passport.
Any pointers greatly received!
TIA

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Xiaoxiong · 24/05/2023 11:46

I know the process for Bocconi in Milan, having known someone who went through it recently, and it was similar to the USA - he was applying for the US as well so he'd taken the SATs and they wanted those, but they have their own online test as an alternative if you haven't taken them. Not every course was taught in English so he had to go through and make sure the course he was applying for was the right one. The admissions office was really helpful though! He had an Italian passport so counted as an EU applicant, which made it quite a lot cheaper.

Here's an article for Spanish universities which might be helpful: www.mastersportal.com/articles/2988/best-english-taught-universities-in-spain-in-2023.html

doradoo · 24/05/2023 11:52

Can't help specifically with Spanish, but we've recently applied as an eu citizen to a Dutch university, was very straightforward online application A-levels are one of the accepted qualifications.

We could find all this out on the university website as in NL you apply direct to the university not through UCAS type affair. We had a conditional offer back within a week.

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beggsie · 24/05/2023 21:37

doradoo · 24/05/2023 11:52

Can't help specifically with Spanish, but we've recently applied as an eu citizen to a Dutch university, was very straightforward online application A-levels are one of the accepted qualifications.

We could find all this out on the university website as in NL you apply direct to the university not through UCAS type affair. We had a conditional offer back within a week.

Thank you! That's really helpful. It's all a bit confusing to decipher!

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beggsie · 24/05/2023 21:39

Xiaoxiong · 24/05/2023 11:46

I know the process for Bocconi in Milan, having known someone who went through it recently, and it was similar to the USA - he was applying for the US as well so he'd taken the SATs and they wanted those, but they have their own online test as an alternative if you haven't taken them. Not every course was taught in English so he had to go through and make sure the course he was applying for was the right one. The admissions office was really helpful though! He had an Italian passport so counted as an EU applicant, which made it quite a lot cheaper.

Here's an article for Spanish universities which might be helpful: www.mastersportal.com/articles/2988/best-english-taught-universities-in-spain-in-2023.html

Thank you! That website looks perfect. DS is very keen to study in Europe but I am clueless!

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So1invictus · 27/05/2023 22:17

Lots of Dutch universities have courses almost exclusively taught in English. I have (Italian) students who are in Maastricht (law) Leiden (something to do with business Andy tourism, not sure of exact title) and Leeuwarden (Stenden) They've all done their degrees in English.

My daughter applied to Swedish universities (though eventually went to Bath)

SiouxsieSiouxStiletto · 29/05/2023 15:51

No experience but DS is being selfish and won't apply to study in Heraklion. I think it's something to do with me and all of his Aunties turning up Grin

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beggsie · 30/05/2023 11:13

SiouxsieSiouxStiletto · 29/05/2023 15:51

No experience but DS is being selfish and won't apply to study in Heraklion. I think it's something to do with me and all of his Aunties turning up Grin

How rude of him!! FlowersWink

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beggsie · 30/05/2023 11:14

So1invictus · 27/05/2023 22:17

Lots of Dutch universities have courses almost exclusively taught in English. I have (Italian) students who are in Maastricht (law) Leiden (something to do with business Andy tourism, not sure of exact title) and Leeuwarden (Stenden) They've all done their degrees in English.

My daughter applied to Swedish universities (though eventually went to Bath)

Thanks for this. The Netherlands looks worth checking out.

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