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Contents
Come and study in Europe! Page 2
Your choice for quality Page 4
Your choice for diversity Page 5
Your choice for opportunity Page 5
Testimonials Page 6
The Study in Europe website Page 12

4. Come and study
in Europe
Europe offers you more than four
thousand higher education institutions,
from top-level research establishments
to small, teaching-focused colleges.

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The continent of Europe itself is no less
diverse, extending from the Arctic Circle
to the coast of Africa, with tiny principalities
sitting side-by-side with many of the
world’s leading economies.

6. `“ Europe -
your choice for quality’’
Europe has a world-wide reputation as a centre of excellence in
learning. Year after year, European universities rank prominently
among the top 100 in the world. And only Europe can provide
state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge research opportunities
together with the chance to walk in the footsteps of so many of
the world’s most influential thinkers.
Europe is developing a scheme of quality assurance. A comprehensive
quality control process is planned for 2010, by when Europe will be
emblematic of a guarantee of quality in higher education. And these
high academic standards are achieved without breaking the bank.
Tuition fees and daily costs are reasonable, the education sector
being a top priority for Europe’s competitiveness.
Europe boasts many centuries of academic excellence. This rich
heritage is based around many landmarks in human knowledge,
and today’s European higher education institutions benefit from
this lasting legacy.

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`“ Europe -
your choice for diversity’’
Immerse yourself in a continent with a wealth of traditions and
a history as rich and varied as its many peoples and landscapes.
At the same time, Europe is a hotbed of research and innovation,
home to first-class resources and top scientists working in fields
ranging from medicine to space travel, from nanotechnology to
polar research, and from ICT to nuclear fusion.
Europe is a destination that welcomes diversity of opinion and gives
you the freedom to create, to experiment and to innovate. In your
spare time you can take the chance to visit our great cities, bathe on
our beautiful beaches, ski in the Alps or join in the fiesta.
`“ „
Europe -
your choice for opportunity’’
Europe –
your choice for diversity„
You’ll enjoy a unique cultural experience in a dynamic, multinational
environment. Besides earning a world-class qualification, you’ll
have the chance to learn new languages and intercultural skills that
are of great value to future employers and an essential advantage in
an ever-changing world. A European higher education will increase
your mobility - across Europe and the rest of the world.
Europe is modern, open, sophisticated and fun.
Enjoy the freedom and the excitement that Europe has to offer.

8. “ Europe - our choice’’
More than one million students from
around the world study in Europe each
year. Here are a few of their stories.
“I studied at the Central European University in Budapest
(Hungary), the University of the Aegean in Mitilini (Greece), and
the University of Manchester (UK). The course I attended was
outstanding. It was structured in a way that suits people with or
without an environmental background, from the fundamentals to
advanced level science. The field trips were extremely helpful in
shaping a solid understanding of the relevant environmental
problems and an integrated approach to resolving them. With the
Chunyu, Chinese
“I chose to study in Europe because, as well as good universities and research centres,
it has a big cultural diversity. This makes it an interesting place to live. For me, the main
difference is that in Europe during my studies I had the chance to do high tech research,
something that is sometimes difficult in my country. And since my programme was a
collaboration between three universities, it was possible for me to take advantage of the
benefits and experience of those three universities. Such a programme is difficult to find
outside Europe.
I like the European way of living. First of all, because of its diversity. It is only necessary to
travel a few kilometres to find a new culture, language or traditions. On the other hand, I think
that the European life-style is a very ecological one. It tries to respect nature and to protect
the environment. Even in the major cities it is possible to find big green areas and beautiful
landscapes. I realised that there are different ways of thinking and living in the world, and
my stay in Europe showed me that in spite of the differences it is possible for all to live in

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course offering three distinguished European masters’ degrees, I had obtained an offer
to work for a leading company in the field of greenhouse gas emissions trading some
half a year before I graduated.
In my country, there are much fewer interactions between the students and the
professors. I think that is the biggest difference in Europe.
During my studies in Europe I stayed in the university accommodation hall with a large
number of nationalities and we had a very good time, even if sometimes we had issues
with each other because of our different ways of thinking and communicating. It did
take time before we could separate the individuals from the cultural backgrounds each
of us brought with them, but in the end it was such a unique experience to study and
live within an international community!
This process has brought me the very valuable skills to be able to work in a multinational
company.”
Ricardo, Mexican
harmony and learn from each other. These are for me very valuable
soft skills that can only be developed in European countries.
The professors were always willing to help the students, not only
from the academic point of view. They also tried to aid us in such
aspects as accommodation and adapting ourselves to the country.
The first country where I lived was Germany. At the beginning,
the language was a little bit difficult, but when I had problems
I could often use English. Nevertheless, after the first year I was
able to communicate in German. During my stay in Portugal,
I learned Portuguese. Since Spanish (my mother language) and
Portuguese are similar, it was not very difficult to learn. The most
complicated language to learn was Danish. But during my stay in
Denmark I managed to learn the basics for everyday life.”

10. “I was attracted to Europe for many reasons - the quality
of the education, the feasible mobility that exists in
Europe and the access to excellent research facilities.
I also came for a more personal reason: my mother is
originally from Sweden and I enjoyed travelling as a child to
Göteborg and the West Coast of Sweden to spend summers
with my extended family.
I really liked the quality of education and the level of
interaction. I found that students were expected to study
more independently, but then when they came to class
it was more productive. I really liked the subject I was
studying - environmental science, policy and management.
Visiting professors were always happy to meet students
after classes at a pub or restaurant and get to know us
as individuals, as well as students. That made a huge
difference for me.
Jenni, American
“I decided to come to Europe to study modern French philosophy. When
I arrived, I found that the relationship with the professors is different from
Russia. The attitude here is more democratic then in my home country.
The courses are of a very high quality, there is more freedom to choose the direction
you want your studies to take, and the areas of research are more developed. Of
course, we don’t make as much use of technology in the humanities as they do
in the sciences, but I did find that the libraries were of a very high standard.
My period of study in Europe definitely lived up to my expectations and my
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As an American student I wanted to be challenged both by my professors and courses,
but also by my peers and the surrounding environment. I wanted to feel my education in
all aspects of what I was living, doing and experiencing. Coming to Europe provided an
environment which stimulated both inspiration, intrigue, and fun. Furthermore, the subject
I wanted to study cannot be viewed from one perspective. Environmental problems are
inherently global challenges, and Europe is tackling innovative and co-operative solutions
on a global level, to try and mitigate current levels of environmental degradation.
What have I learned? It’s difficult to say in a few words or to even say in words! I learned
to be both objective and critical, to be open-minded and yet challenge ideals I do
not agree with. I have learned to see beauty in the little things and to appreciate the
collective systems that exist - either in functioning urban areas, or the classic nuances
of old towns painted in history.
For my professional life, I think my studies in Europe have brought me integrity in
topics of conversation, has granted me insight to a variety of ways to work in a team,
to perceive a different objective and to take what I have seen and apply it or adapt it,
albeit in a slightly different manner, to a different framework or context.”
Evgeny, Russian
useful in my future professional life. It
was a multicultural and multilingual
experience which I will recommend to
my friends.
My favourite memory of my first day is
meeting a Russian guy in his early fifties
on the bus right behind Luxembourg
Airport. So the first person I came into
contact with in Europe spoke my native
language!”

12. “I came to study in Europe because I felt that Europe
provides a better environment for students to develop
a good academic and life experience. Europe can offer
more opportunities to scholars coming from a developing
country such as Ethiopia.
I am studying digital library learning. It is an interesting and
newly emerging field and I think I am lucky to be able to
enjoy it. One thing I do find really amazing is the collaboration
between the students and the professors. The emphasis is
more about creating a favourable environment for the student
to develop his or her knowledge. Most of the teachers have
an open relationship with students even beyond the normal
class and office meetings for academic discussions. The
professors and teachers have several years of practical
experience, which improves the quality of the course. As
I anticipated before coming here, all the courses have a good
range of technological support. Learning tools like video
Tsigereda, Ethiopian
“Europe for me is a symbol of culture and interaction. Studying here has been a constant
process of learning, not only academically, but culturally. This is probably one of the
richest environments one can choose to live in and it has contributed immensely to my
development both as a professional in the area of Literature and as a dynamic and flexible
person. Also, the degree of mobility available in Europe makes it easier to obtain books in
their original language and to visit the countries where those books were written. Being
in Europe helps me feel what those philosophers and writers felt, and that facilitates the
business of learning.
I enjoyed the courses very much, but I had to get used to the fact that in comparison to my
home country, there are fewer classes and more study on one’s own. The teaching staff was
mostly close to the students, even though there is always some academic distance between
students and professors. But they were always very helpful and interested in my experience
as a student from a developing country studying in Europe.

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conferencing are used in interesting ways, with link-ups to lectures from famous authors and
experts in our field who we might not be able to hear in person. There are many differences
from study in my home country. But the main things that I would point to are the differences
in curricula and the availability of learning tools. As a general rule, fields of study related to
technology are not so fully supported in my country. By being exposed to the challenge of
a really practical course, one is able to maintain the motivation and level of interest to work on it
more. I have found it very encouraging to make discoveries through practical work.
My stay in Europe has shown me that there are more opportunities than I thought for
scholars who work hard and pay attention to their career. I used to believe that I shouldn’t
be distracted by things outside my field of study, but I found that was wrong and now
I understand the value of having expertise in more than one subject. I have also learned
what a pleasure it is to discover new cultures and different ways of living. Back home,
although we had a lot of places worth visiting, I noticed that I personally was not very
enthusiastic about going to see them. Now I am more inspired to travel and visit new
places that I have never been to. It has increased my curiosity and broadened my
thoughts on how amazingly diverse our world is and how it is worth making plans to
travel and see as much of it as possible.”
Izabela, Brazilian
I find that life in Europe has a different rhythm in comparison
to my own country. People are more concerned with nature, for
instance, and need to worry less about basic needs. In England,
I loved the natural resources that were so close to the city
of Sheffield: I liked their organisation, the transportation
system, the libraries and the museums; and the wonderful
English tea too! But I learnt to appreciate Brazilian sunshine
much more!
Europe has provided me not only with academic knowledge,
but more importantly with priceless personal experiences
which made me stronger, more tolerant, and much more
flexible than I was before. I definitely recommend studying in
Europe to my friends!”

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Visit Europe online
The Study in Europe website at www.study-in-europe.org
provides up-to-date information on more than thirty
European countries, their universities and what it takes
to live and study in them. Information is available in
Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Portuguese, Russian
and Spanish.
Use Study in Europe to find the university that suits
you best. A well-informed decision will make your
time abroad even more valuable.

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Europe is a fascinating destination,
but which country should you go to?
Which university should you choose?
What do you need before you leave?
What will happen when you arrive?