To get admission to a European university, you generally need to apply directly to the institution and, depending on your country of residence, apply for a student visa or a residence permit.
Here are the general steps:
Admission requirements may include:
For admission and visa applications, you generally need the following documents:
Most European universities require a minimum score of 6.0 overall in IELTS for undergraduate programs and 6.5 for postgraduate studies.
If the program is taught in the local language (e.g., French, German, Spanish), you may need to provide proof of proficiency in that language. The required proficiency level varies depending on the institution and program.
For English-taught programs, European universities commonly accept the following tests:
For programs taught in local languages, accepted tests may include:
The IELTS requirements for a student visa in Europe vary by country and institution. Generally, for English-taught programs, you need:
For programs taught in local languages, you must meet the specific language requirements set by the university or the country’s visa authorities.
University of Oxford (UK)
IELTS: Minimum 7.0 overall, with at least 6.5 in each band
TOEFL: Minimum 100 overall with no less than 22 in each section
University of Copenhagen (Denmark)
IELTS: Minimum 6.5 overall
TOEFL: Minimum 83 overall
Sorbonne University (France)
IELTS: Minimum 6.5 overall for English-taught programs
DELF/DALF: Required for French-taught programs
Technical University of Munich (Germany)
IELTS: Minimum 6.5 overall
TestDaF: Required for German-taught programs