5 ways to find a university in Europe that's right for you

Compared to locations like the US, Canada and Australia, many European study have very affordable tuition fees for international students. There are also plenty of scholarship options and other financial support available to students looking to study abroad.  

IU believes that education should never depend on an individual’s bank balance. The university supports its students by helping them find alternative funding options, such as scholarships and loans. It also helps students with a range of flexible options, including a free extension of your studies to up to 12 months, a free break semester or the option to help get employer funding. 

 Of course, you should also take into account the cost of living in each location, including food, accommodation and transport costs. The cost of living varies massively from city to city – even within the same country, so be sure to do your research to see if this fits your budget.   

For example, according to Numbeo, a monthly travel pass in Germany’s capital Berlin, where one of IU’s campuses is based, would average at around €86 (~£70) and a one bedroom apartment in the city centre costs around €1,200 (~£990) per month. Alternatively, a room in a two person student flat at IU costs approximately €460 (~£388) per month. This is approximately 18 percent lower than the UK’s capital, London.  

Selecting a university that offers career-orientated university programmes and a wide range of career services will ensure you gain the practical skills needed to succeed in the modern workplace.  

At IU, there is plenty of support available to help you work towards your career while you study. Alongside career fairs, talks and presentations, and career coaching sessions, the university has an on-campus team of career experts available to help you directly with your job search.  

The university also has an extensive network of corporate partners and collaborations that students can directly benefit from. This corporate knowledge is integrated into all IU’s degrees and at IU, you can be sure your degree will be recognised and valued by employers globally.  

The university has received accreditation from the German Council of Science and Humanities and every programme – both online and on campus – has been accredited by the German Accreditation Council.  

As a result, 94 percent of IU graduates are employed within three months of graduating, with alumni working at firms like BMW, Microsoft, Tui and Accenture. 

When deciding on a university, seek out alumni or current students or look for student testimonials on the university’s website.  

By speaking to someone who has already attended the university, you will gain a unique insight about what student life at the university is really like.  

You can read some of IU University’s student testimonials here or chat to a current student here. 

Each European university offers a completely different student experience. Sometimes universities have several campuses in different areas so you can choose the one that best suits you. 

When deciding, think about whether you are looking for a busy city university or a quieter campus experience.  

At IU University you can choose between two campuses in Germany.  

IU’s Berlin campus is located in the east of the German capital, one of Europe’s most vibrant cosmopolitan cities. While the campus itself has many quiet places to study, students can still enjoy Berlin’s wide range of restaurants, shopping malls and bars.  

Meanwhile, if you choose IU’s Bad Honnef campus you will be studying on the historic St. Anno grounds, surrounded by greenery. Bad Honnef also has plenty to do in its city centre, and is close to the cities Cologne and Bonn, which means you are in close proximity to plenty of work experience opportunities.  

Wherever you decide to study in Europe, you will discover a diverse, interesting culture, meet plenty of new friends and enjoy a unique study abroad experience.