From bachelor’s degrees to research master’s and MBAs — the programme types European universities offer, what they need from you, and which countries suit each one.
Undergraduate degrees taught in English across Netherlands, Ireland, Italy, Poland, Malta and Latvia. Entry is on 12th-standard results.
The most common route. Taught and research master's across every destination, usually needing a relevant bachelor's and English proof.
One-year and two-year MBAs, plus specialised MSc management degrees in France, Ireland, Spain and Switzerland.
Funded doctoral positions, particularly in Germany, Netherlands, Sweden and Finland, often paid as a research contract.
Preparatory year, Studienkolleg and foundation programmes for students who need a bridge to direct entry.
Switzerland's specialism — degrees built around paid industry placements in hotel and hospitality management.
Applying early matters more in Europe than most students expect — scholarship and accommodation deadlines usually close months before the course starts.
| Autumn / Winter intake | September–October start. The main intake with the widest course choice and most scholarships. Apply roughly October to March. |
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| Spring / Summer intake | February–March start. A smaller intake, available in Germany, Poland, Latvia, Ireland and Malta. Apply roughly June to November. |
| Rolling admissions | Some private universities and business schools admit throughout the year until seats fill. |
| Best time to start | Nine to twelve months before your intended intake, so tests, documents and funding are ready in time. |
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