Education system in Europe:
In Europe there are three main compulsory education systems: a single-structured type of education which provides compulsory education from the beginning to the end of the path without any distinction between Primary and lower secondary level (e.g. in Denmark, Norway and Croatia). Education system in europe are as follows...
How
is higher education in Europe structured?
The Study in Europe website covers higher education
in 33 European
countries.Each country has its own individual higher education
system – but all are part of the European Higher Education Area (EHEA). The
EHEA system helps ensure that higher education systems across Europe are
compatible - and that students, researchers and academics in Europe can
collaborate and study or work abroad more easily.
Qualifications across Europe are comparable through
the European
Qualifications Framework. Most study
programmes involve lectures and classes, with assessment through essays, exams
and coursework. Many also involve a period of time working in industry or
working on industry-related projects.
The aim of a doctorate is to break new ground – to produce new information and ideas or to conduct original research to help advance your subject. You may be expected to produce papers throughout your programme, and to produce a thesis for evaluation.
Which higher education qualifications can I take in Europe?The main higher education qualifications offered across Europe are as follows:
Bachelor’s degree
- Most
full-time Bachelor's study programmes in Europe last 3 or 4 years (this will
be longer if you study part-time)
- To do a
Bachelor’s degree, you usually need some school qualifications first –
this varies so check the entry requirements for your chosen study
programme
- Bachelor’s
degrees are highly regarded by employers. They are a great way to gain
vital skills and knowledge to help you develop your career
- Most
study programmes involve lectures and classes, with assessment through
essays, exams and coursework. Many also involve a period of time working
in industry or working on industry-related projects
Master’s degree
- Most
full-time Master's study programmes in Europe last 1 or 2 years (this will
be longer if you study part-time)
- To do a
Master’s degree, you usually need a Bachelor’s degree or other
undergraduate qualification first
- Master’s
degrees are highly regarded by employers. They are a great way to gain
deeper or additional skills and knowledge to help you develop your career.
In particular, they may also help you gain professional status – for
example if you wish to become chartered in your profession. Most study
programmes involve lectures and classes, with assessment through essays,
exams and coursework. Many also involve a period of time working in
industry or working on industry-related projects.
- If you
prefer, you could opt for a Master’s that focuses on independent research,
where you study one subject closely with the guidance of a supervisor,
producing a thesis or dissertation
Doctorate/PhD
- Most
full-time doctorates in Europe last around 3 or 4 years (this will be
longer if you study part-time)
- To do a
doctorate, you usually need a Bachelor’s degree and a Master’s degree
first
- Doctorates
are ideal for people with a passion for research and discovery. They are
especially useful if you want to work in academia, become a specialist in
a particular field, or be an industry researcher
- Doctorates
usually involve a lot of independent study and research, specialised in
one particular subject. You may attend some classes, but usually you carry
out your own independent research, under the guidance of your supervisor
- The aim
of a doctorate is to break new ground – to produce new information and
ideas or to conduct original research to help advance your subject. You
may be expected to produce papers throughout your programme, and to
produce a thesis for evaluation.
- To
apply, you usually have to submit a research proposal, outlining what your
doctorate will aim to achieve
As well as these three main study levels, you can also
do lots of other higher education qualifications – such as professional
diplomas and more.
Visit the Country profiles section
to find out more about higher education across Europe.
Which subjects can I study?
You will find a huge range of higher education study
programmes on offer across Europe – Astrophysics, Biotechnology, Business,
Chemical Engineering, Football management, Geography, Green energy
management, History, Information Technology, International Relations,
Languages, Law, Literature, Medicine, Sociology, Teaching, Tourism,
Zoology, and much, much more.
Most higher education study programmes have a
‘modular’ structure. This means that you can build a personalised programme by
choosing several different modules or units of study each year from a wide
selection. For example, if you are studying Fashion, you might choose one
module on Fashion Marketing, one module on Textile Design, and one module on
Ethical Textile Production.
Interested in more than one subject? You may be able
to study a combination as part of your programme, e.g. Business and Russian
language.
Where can I study?
There are 1000s of universities, research institutes
and higher education institutions across Europe. Have a look at the Country profiles section
to see what each country offers you.
I want to study in more than one
European country. Is this possible?
Yes – there are lots of options for you to study in
more than one European country. Have a look at the Short term study opportunities section
What language can I study in?
There are 24 official languages in the European
Union… but most countries across Europe offer study programmes taught in
English and other languages too. In the Country profiles section
you can see the language options for study programmes in each country.
What time of year do study programmes in
Europe start?
Start dates vary across Europe, but the academic
year typically begins in September or October and finishes in June. Some study
programmes also offer January/February start dates too.