Useful links – studying in Europe

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How doctoral studies work in 35 European countries – duration, funding, where to look »

Austria

Study in Europe – Austria – the official country profile on the European Commission's portal,
Study in Austria – OeAD's portal for international students: institutions, admission, fees, living costs,
OeAD – entry and residence – visas and residence permits for students from outside the EU,
studienwahl.at – search engine for all programmes in Austria,
grants.at – scholarship database,
ÖH – the Austrian Students' Union: student representation and support,
ENIC-NARIC – recognition of qualifications in Europe,
Eurodesk – free information on studying, traineeships and volunteering in Europe.

Belgium

Study in Europe – Belgium – the official country profile on the European Commission's portal,
Study in Flanders – the portal for international students in Flanders: institutions, fees, costs, residence,
Study in Flanders programme search – programmes at Flemish institutions,
Wallonie-Bruxelles Campus – the portal for international students in the French Community, with a programme search,
Study in Flanders – visa requirements – long-stay visa for students from outside the EU/EEA,
Master Mind Scholarships – Flemish government scholarships,
Immigration Office (IBZ) – residence of EU citizens in Belgium,
Student@work – student jobs and the annual hour limit,
ENIC-NARIC – recognition of qualifications in Europe,
Eurodesk – free information on studying, traineeships and volunteering in Europe.

Bulgaria

Study in Europe – Bulgaria – the official country profile on the European Commission's portal,
Register of higher education institutions – the official list of accredited institutions of the Ministry of Education and Science,
EU Immigration Portal – Bulgaria – visa and residence rules for students from outside the EU,
Migration Directorate – residence documents for EU citizens,
Erasmus+ in Bulgaria – exchanges and grants,
ENIC-NARIC – recognition of qualifications in Europe,
Eurodesk – free information on studying, traineeships and volunteering in Europe.

Croatia

Study in Europe – Croatia – the official country profile on the European Commission's portal,
Study in Croatia – the national portal for international students: the study system, admission, living costs,
Programmes in English – list of programmes taught in English,
Postani student! – central application system for undergraduate and integrated programmes,
diplomski.studij.hr – applications for graduate programmes,
Tuition fees and scholarships – fees and scholarships,
Study in Croatia – visa and residence permit – entry and residence rules for EU and non-EU students,
Ministry of the Interior – temporary stay of third-country nationals – conditions, documents and fees,
ENIC-NARIC – recognition of qualifications in Europe,
Eurodesk – free information on studying, traineeships and volunteering in Europe.

Cyprus

Study in Europe – Cyprus – the official country profile on the European Commission's portal,
Study in Cyprus – the Department of Higher Education's portal: institutions, admission, fees,
Admission criteria – requirements for public and private universities,
Scholarships – state and university scholarships,
Migration Department – students – entry and residence permits for students from outside the EU,
Department of Labour – employment of students from third countries – work rules for students from outside the EU,
University of Cyprus – the largest public university,
ENIC-NARIC – recognition of qualifications in Europe,
Eurodesk – free information on studying, traineeships and volunteering in Europe.

Czechia

Study in Europe – Czechia – the official country profile on the European Commission's portal,
Study in Czechia – the official portal for international students: universities, admission, costs, residence, work,
programme search – more than 5,000 programmes, with filters for language and tuition fees,
how to apply – deadlines and documents,
scholarships – overview of scholarship programmes,
Foreigners’ Portal – long-term visa for studies – the Ministry of the Interior's official information for students from outside the EU,
MŠMT – recognition of foreign school certificates,
ENIC-NARIC – recognition of qualifications in Europe,
Eurodesk – free information on studying, traineeships and volunteering in Europe.

Denmark

Study in Europe – Denmark – the official country profile on the European Commission's portal,
Study in Denmark – the official portal for international students: institutions, admission, costs, housing,
Study in Denmark programme search – programmes taught in English,
optagelse.dk – the central admission system for bachelor's programmes,
SU – the Danish state education grant,
New to Denmark (SIRI) – EU residence document,
SIRI – residence permit for higher education – residence permits for students from outside the EU/EEA,
Life in Denmark – CPR number and formalities after arrival,
ENIC-NARIC – recognition of qualifications in Europe,
Eurodesk – free information on studying, traineeships and volunteering in Europe.

Estonia

Study in Europe – Estonia – the official country profile on the European Commission's portal,
Study in Estonia – Harno's portal for international students: institutions, admission, fees, living costs,
Study in Estonia – programmes – search engine for programmes taught in English,
DreamApply – the joint application system of most Estonian universities,
Study in Estonia – scholarships – state and university scholarships,
Study in Estonia – visa and residence – address registration and right of residence for EU citizens, visas and residence permits for others,
Police and Border Guard Board – residence permit for study – requirements and fees for students from outside the EU,
ENIC-NARIC – recognition of qualifications in Europe,
Eurodesk – free information on studying, traineeships and volunteering in Europe.

Finland

Study in Europe – Finland – the official country profile on the European Commission's portal,
Study in Finland – the official portal for international students: institutions, admission, costs,
Studyinfo.fi – programme search and the joint application system,
Migri – registration of an EU citizen's right of residence,
Migri – residence permit for studies – requirements and application for students from outside the EU/EEA,
Kela – social security and benefits for students,
SOA – student housing foundations,
ENIC-NARIC – recognition of qualifications in Europe,
Eurodesk – free information on studying, traineeships and volunteering in Europe.

France

Study in Europe – France – the official country profile on the European Commission's portal,
Campus France – the state agency for international students: institutions, fees, housing, visas,
Campus France programme catalogue – search engine for programmes in France,
Études en France procedure – applications and the pre-visa procedure for students from 73 countries and territories,
Campus France – VLS-TS student visa – the long-stay visa for students from outside the EU/EEA,
Parcoursup – applications for the first year of a bachelor's programme,
Mon Master – applications for master's programmes,
etudiant.gouv.fr – the ministry's portal: CROUS, means-tested grants, housing,
Campus Bourses – scholarship database,
ENIC-NARIC – recognition of qualifications in Europe,
Eurodesk – free information on studying, traineeships and volunteering in Europe.

Germany

Study in Europe – Germany – the official country profile on the European Commission's portal,
Study in Germany – DAAD's portal for international students: institutions, admission, costs, visas and insurance,
Make it in Germany – visa for studying – the German government's official information on visas, residence permits and working while studying,
Hochschulkompass – search engine for all programmes in Germany,
DAAD International Programmes – programmes taught in English,
uni-assist and hochschulstart.de – admission systems,
DAAD scholarship database and Deutschlandstipendium – scholarships,
Studierendenwerke – student residences, canteens and social support,
ENIC-NARIC – recognition of qualifications in Europe,
Eurodesk – free information on studying, traineeships and volunteering in Europe.

Greece

Study in Europe – Greece – the official country profile on the European Commission's portal,
Study in Greece – the official portal for international students: universities, language, accommodation,
Bachelor's programmes – the Ministry of Education's search engine,
Master's programmes – the Ministry of Education's search engine,
Ministry of Education – admission of foreign applicants (allodapoi-allogeneis),
EU Immigration Portal – student in Greece – visa and residence permit for students from outside the EU,
Study in Greece scholarships – scholarship platform,
ENIC-NARIC – recognition of qualifications in Europe,
Eurodesk – free information on studying, traineeships and volunteering in Europe.

Hungary

Study in Europe – Hungary – the official country profile on the European Commission's portal,
Study in Hungary – the official portal for international students: institutions, costs, formalities, scholarships,
Study Finder – programme search,
felvi.hu – the central application system for programmes taught in Hungarian,
scholarships – overview of scholarship programmes,
EU Immigration Portal – student in Hungary – residence permit for students from outside the EU,
ENIC-NARIC – recognition of qualifications in Europe,
Eurodesk – free information on studying, traineeships and volunteering in Europe.

Iceland

Study in Europe – Iceland – the official country profile on the European Commission's portal,
Study in Iceland – Rannís's official portal: institutions, scholarships, life in Iceland,
University of Iceland – programmes, admission and fees at the University of Iceland,
Registers Iceland – residence registration and the kennitala number,
Directorate of Immigration – residence permit for students – requirements and application for students from outside the EEA,
Ísland.is – the government services portal: health insurance and official matters,
work.iceland.is – working in Iceland,
ENIC-NARIC – recognition of qualifications in Europe,
Eurodesk – free information on studying, traineeships and volunteering in Europe.

Ireland

Study in Europe – Ireland – the official country profile on the European Commission's portal,
Education in Ireland – the official portal for international students: institutions, admission, visas,
CAO – central admissions for bachelor's programmes, courses and deadlines,
Irish Immigration Service – coming to study in Ireland – visas, registration and Stamp 2 for students from outside the EU/EEA,
HEA – Free Fees Initiative – conditions for free tuition,
SUSI – student grants,
Citizens Information – fees – tuition fees, Student Contribution and support,
ENIC-NARIC – recognition of qualifications in Europe,
Eurodesk – free information on studying, traineeships and volunteering in Europe.

Italy

Study in Europe – Italy – the official country profile on the European Commission's portal,
Universitaly – the government portal: search engine for programmes and universities, pre-enrolment for non-EU students, registration for the open semester,
Study in Italy – the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs portal: the system, visas, MAECI scholarships,
Visa for Italy – the Ministry of Foreign Affairs visa portal: which visa you need and where to apply,
Scholarships on Universitaly – scholarship database,
MUR – the Ministry of Universities and Research: regulations, admission to medicine,
ENIC-NARIC – recognition of qualifications in Europe,
Eurodesk – free information on studying, traineeships and volunteering in Europe.

Latvia

Study in Europe – Latvia – the official country profile on the European Commission's portal,
Study in Latvia – the State Education Development Agency's (VIAA) portal for international students: institutions, admission, fees, living costs,
Study in Latvia – programmes – search engine for study programmes,
Study in Latvia – scholarships – Latvian state scholarships,
PMLP – the Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs: residence documents,
PMLP – studies – residence permits for students from outside the EU,
ENIC-NARIC – recognition of qualifications in Europe,
Eurodesk – free information on studying, traineeships and volunteering in Europe.

Liechtenstein

Study in Europe – Liechtenstein – the official country profile on the European Commission's portal,
Universität Liechtenstein – degree programmes, admission, deadlines,
Application and admission – admission rules and deadlines at the University of Liechtenstein,
Housing and residence – student residence, flats, residence permits,
Study costs and funding – tuition fees, living costs, scholarships,
Migration and Passport Office – short-term residence permit for study (L) – the official information on residence permits for students,
NQ.FL – the national qualifications framework: higher education in Liechtenstein,
ENIC-NARIC – recognition of qualifications in Europe,
Eurodesk – free information on studying, traineeships and volunteering in Europe.

Lithuania

Study in Europe – Lithuania – the official country profile on the European Commission's portal,
Study in Lithuania – the official portal for international students: institutions, admission, scholarships, life in Lithuania,
Study in Lithuania – programmes – search engine for study programmes,
LAMA BPO – central admission to state-funded places,
Study in Lithuania – scholarships – state and university scholarships,
Migration Department – residence documents for EU citizens, visas and residence permits for students from outside the EU,
Work in Lithuania – relocation for students – visas, residence permits and work rights for students from outside the EU,
ENIC-NARIC – recognition of qualifications in Europe,
Eurodesk – free information on studying, traineeships and volunteering in Europe.

Luxembourg

Study in Europe – Luxembourg – the official country profile on the European Commission's portal,
luxembourg.public.lu – studying in Luxembourg – the country's official portal: institutions, financial aid, student life,
Uni.lu – programme overview – all programmes at the University of Luxembourg,
Uni.lu – admissions – deadlines and rules for bachelor's and master's applications,
AideFi (guichet.lu) – state financial aid for studies,
guichet.lu – residence of EU citizens – declaring your arrival and registering your residence,
guichet.lu – students from third countries – authorisation to stay and residence permit for students from outside the EU,
ENIC-NARIC – recognition of qualifications in Europe,
Eurodesk – free information on studying, traineeships and volunteering in Europe.

Malta

Study in Europe – Malta – the official country profile on the European Commission's portal,
University of Malta – programmes, admission, language requirements, life in Malta,
University of Malta – visa and e-Residence permit – what students from outside the EU need,
MFHEA database – licensed institutions and accredited programmes,
myscholarship.gov.mt – government scholarship programmes,
Identità – visas and residence documents,
ENIC-NARIC – recognition of qualifications in Europe,
Eurodesk – free information on studying, traineeships and volunteering in Europe.

Netherlands

Study in Europe – Netherlands – the official country profile on the European Commission's portal,
Study in NL – Nuffic's portal for international students: institutions, tuition fees, costs, housing,
Studyfinder – search engine for programmes in the Netherlands,
Studielink – the national enrolment system,
DUO – student finance for EU citizens – student finance and the tuition fee loan,
IND – EU/EEA and Swiss citizens – residence of EU citizens in the Netherlands,
IND – student residence permit – residence permit for students from outside the EU/EEA,
ENIC-NARIC – recognition of qualifications in Europe,
Eurodesk – free information on studying, traineeships and volunteering in Europe.

North Macedonia

Study in Europe – North Macedonia – the official country profile on the European Commission's portal,
UKIM – admission of international students – deadlines, programmes in English and fees,
UKIM – call for first-cycle studies – documents, nostrification, quotas,
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of North Macedonia – entry rules and visas,
Ministry of the Interior of North Macedonia – registering a foreigner's stay,
Employment Service Agency – employment of foreign citizens – work permits and registration of student work,
CEEPUS – exchanges and scholarships in Central Europe,
ENIC-NARIC – recognition of qualifications in Europe,
Eurodesk – free information on studying, traineeships and volunteering in Europe.

Norway

Study in Europe – Norway – the official country profile on the European Commission's portal,
Study in Norway – HK-dir's official portal for international students: institutions, programmes, costs,
Study in Norway programme search – programmes taught in English,
Samordna opptak – the central admission system for bachelor's programmes,
GSU list (HK-dir) – entry requirements for school leaving certificates from different countries,
UDI – registration of EU/EEA citizens,
UDI – study permit – study permits for students from outside the EU/EEA,
Lånekassen – Norwegian student finance,
ENIC-NARIC – recognition of qualifications in Europe,
Eurodesk – free information on studying, traineeships and volunteering in Europe.

Poland

Study in Europe – Poland – the official country profile on the European Commission's portal,
Study in Poland – NAWA's portal for international students: programmes, tuition fees, living costs, Study Finder,
Study in Poland – visa and residence – visas and residence permits for students from outside the EU,
MOS – the online system for residence permit applications,
NAWA – programmes for foreign students – scholarships and Polish language courses,
Ministry of Science and Higher Education – laws, student support, announcements,
RAD-on – the official database of institutions and programmes,
ENIC-NARIC – recognition of qualifications in Europe,
Eurodesk – free information on studying, traineeships and volunteering in Europe.

Portugal

Study in Europe – Portugal – the official country profile on the European Commission's portal,
DGES – the ministry's Directorate-General for Higher Education: the system, institutions, fees,
DGES – international students – who counts as an international student and how to apply,
Candidatura ao Ensino Superior – applications to the Concurso Nacional de Acesso,
Foreign exams – rules for replacing provas de ingresso with foreign exams,
Portuguese visas – residence visas – documents for a residence visa for students from outside the EU,
AIMA – residence permit for higher education students – the residence permit after arrival,
EURAXESS Portugal – jobs and grants for researchers,
ENIC-NARIC – recognition of qualifications in Europe,
Eurodesk – free information on studying, traineeships and volunteering in Europe.

Romania

Study in Europe – Romania – the official country profile on the European Commission's portal,
Study in Romania – the official portal for international students: institutions, programmes, procedures, living costs,
Study in Romania – procedures – admission rules for EU and non-EU citizens,
CNRED – recognition of certificates and diplomas,
Study in Romania – scholarships – state scholarships and exchange programmes,
IGI – General Inspectorate for Immigration: residence registration for EU citizens,
IGI – studies – long-stay visa and residence permit for students from outside the EU,
ENIC-NARIC – recognition of qualifications in Europe,
Eurodesk – free information on studying, traineeships and volunteering in Europe.

Serbia

Study in Europe – Serbia – the official country profile on the European Commission's portal,
Study in Serbia – portal for international students: admission, costs, visas, life in Serbia,
Study in Serbia programme database – search engine for accredited programmes and institutions,
Welcome to Serbia – the government portal for foreigners, with online applications for temporary residence,
Ministry of the Interior – temporary residence – documents for temporary residence for study,
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Serbia – visa regime – entry rules by country,
CEEPUS – exchanges and scholarships in Central Europe,
ENIC-NARIC – recognition of qualifications in Europe,
Eurodesk – free information on studying, traineeships and volunteering in Europe.

Slovakia

Study in Europe – Slovakia – the official country profile on the European Commission's portal,
Study in Slovakia – SAIA's portal: institutions, admission, tuition fees, residence,
portalvs.sk – programme search and online applications,
scholarships.sk – scholarship database,
Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs – foreign students in Slovakia – temporary residence for students from outside the EU,
minedu.sk – recognition of foreign certificates and diplomas,
ENIC-NARIC – recognition of qualifications in Europe,
Eurodesk – free information on studying, traineeships and volunteering in Europe.

Slovenia

Study in Europe – Slovenia – the official country profile on the European Commission's portal,
Study in Slovenia – the national portal for international students: institutions, admission, living costs,
programme and institution search – all study programmes in Slovenia,
eVŠ – the portal for applications,
Tuition and funding – tuition fees and scholarships,
Temporary residence permit for studies – requirements for students from outside the EU,
Študentski domovi Ljubljana – student residences in Ljubljana,
ENIC-NARIC – recognition of qualifications in Europe,
Eurodesk – free information on studying, traineeships and volunteering in Europe.

Spain

Study in Europe – Spain – the official country profile on the European Commission's portal,
SEPIE – Study in Spain – the government agency that promotes studying in Spain: universities, programmes in English, scholarships,
QEDU – the ministry's search engine for programmes and universities,
UNEDasiss – accreditation of foreign school leaving certificates and PCE exams for international applicants,
Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security and Migration – stay for studies – the student stay authorisation for students from outside the EU,
Homologation of degrees – ministry information on the recognition of foreign qualifications,
ENIC-NARIC – recognition of qualifications in Europe,
Eurodesk – free information on studying, traineeships and volunteering in Europe.

Sweden

Study in Europe – Sweden – the official country profile on the European Commission's portal,
Study in Sweden – the official portal for international students: institutions, programmes, costs, housing,
universityadmissions.se – admission to programmes taught in English,
antagning.se – admission to programmes taught in Swedish,
studera.nu – programme search and information about Swedish higher education,
Migrationsverket – residence permit for higher education – residence permits for students from outside the EU/EEA,
Skatteverket – population registration and personnummer,
CSN – Swedish student finance,
ENIC-NARIC – recognition of qualifications in Europe,
Eurodesk – free information on studying, traineeships and volunteering in Europe.

Switzerland

Study in Switzerland – swissuniversities' portal for international students: admission, costs, residence, work,
Study in Switzerland – visas and permits – entry, visas and residence permits for EU/EFTA and other students,
swissuniversities – the rectors' conference: requirements for certificates from different countries, tuition fees, admission to medicine,
studyprogrammes.ch – programme search engine,
SEM – State Secretariat for Migration: residence permits,
FOPH (BAG) – health insurance for international students,
scholarships and Movetia – scholarships and student exchanges,
ENIC-NARIC – recognition of qualifications in Europe,
Eurodesk – free information on studying, traineeships and volunteering in Europe.

Turkey

Study in Europe – Türkiye – the official country profile on the European Commission's portal,
Study in Türkiye – YÖK's government portal for international students,
Study in Türkiye programme search and YÖK Atlas – programmes and universities,
ÖSYM – the TR-YÖS exam and the Turkish language exam,
Türkiye Bursları – government scholarships for international students,
e-ikamet – residence permit applications,
Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs – visa information and konsolosluk.gov.tr – entry rules and visa applications,
ENIC-NARIC – recognition of qualifications in Europe,
Eurodesk – free information on studying, traineeships and volunteering in Europe.

United Kingdom

Student visa – GOV.UK – official information on the Student visa: requirements, costs, application,
Immigration Health Surcharge – the healthcare surcharge paid with your visa,
Graduate visa – GOV.UK – staying in the UK to work after your studies,
UCAS – undergraduate admissions, course and scholarship search,
UKCISA – advice for international students, including on fee status,
EU Settlement Scheme – information on settled and pre-settled status,
Chevening – UK government scholarships for master's programmes,
ENIC-NARIC – recognition of qualifications in Europe,
Eurodesk – free information on studying, traineeships and volunteering in Europe.

Sources: European Commission – Study in Europe (education.ec.europa.eu/study-in-europe), Eurostat, official national study and residence portals and authorities, Eurodesk, enic-naric.net, studentnews.eu. As of September 2026.

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