1. Applying to European Unis
From the British system...

2. Example degree certificates

3. What do they want... To know students WANT to do their course
To know students CAN do their course
That they will take advantage of the opportunity
That they are a good “fit” for their particular programme

4. University Admissions Officers Report
Factor
% citing
Academic qualifications
100%
Passion for subject
95%
English Proficiency
Positive attitude to study
91%
Independent thinking / working
90%
Mathematical competency
80%
Perseverance / task completion
79%
Presentation skills
72%
Group work
60%
Intercultural awareness
38%
Admission officers saying what they think is important in a students application

5. What? Students will be asked for They may also be asked for
An application form
A personal statement / letters of intent / personal essay
Past educational record
Proof of language competency
Predicted grades
Reference (1 or 2)
Proof of ability to pay...
A portfolio
An interview (Skype or face-to- face)
An audition
Additional work / essays
University tests / examinations
Proof of English proficiency
How students show these things / what they give
The last two are important because this is the information school provides about you

6. How do we apply? UK UK - UCAS Apply - application form
UCAS course search - find courses
1st: ‘Apply’: 5 courses max
2nd: ‘Extra’: “do over”
3rd: ‘Clearing’ / ‘Adjustment’: another chance after results

7. Netherland / Germany
Netherlands - Studielink - 4 applications at a time but can add / remove until enrollment (Use StudyFinder to find courses)
Germany - Uni-assist - Use DAAD to find courses
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8. Netherlands
Research university (WO) Dutch VWO diploma equivalent = 3 GCSE subjects grade C or above plus 3 A Level subjects grade C or above (total 6 different subjects)
Higher professional education (HBO) Dutch HAVO diploma equivalent = 4 GCSE subjects grade C or above plus 2 AS Level subjects grade E or above (total 6 different subjects)
However, many courses require higher grades and / or specific subjects
Most require you to "pass" but this usually means C and above…
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9. Germany
University entry qualification - equivalent of ABITUR - check Anabin
If not - you must do a Foundation Year at a “Studienkollegs” / do an entry test
“Propaedeutic Courses” (preparatory courses) might help
Proficiency in German may be required
Additional grade requirements / relevant extracurricular activities e.g. internships

10. UK Early Entry deadline HeadStart UK application deadline
Term 1 Year 13
AS Exams
AS Exams
Results
UK Early Entry deadline
HeadStart UK application deadline
Applications open

11. Results
Offer deadline*
UK deadline
Choices deadline
Results
Clearing / Adjustment
A2 Exams
Visas
Uni starts!

12. Rest of Europe
Netherlands opens
Sweden opens

13. Netherlands Numerus Fixus closes
France closes
Denmark opens
Denmark closes
Netherlands closes
Ireland closes
Sweden closes
Germany opens
Germany closes
Term 2 & 3 Year 13

14. Check university websites
You will need
Current passport
Academic certificates
Language certificates
Certified copies / translations
A credit card that works internationally
Check university websites
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15. Cost of application
Between Baht
I will add to this

16. Useful websites http://www.studying-in-france.org

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19. Any questions?