Portugal

Portugal is located in the southernmost part of Western Europe, on the Pyrenees. Portugal’s population is almost 10 mil. Portuguese is the official language. The biggest and most populous city is the capital Lisbon – over half a million residents.

Economy

Portugal is a developed industrial-agrarian economy. Established sectors include textile, tailoring, footwear, ceramic, ship-building industries, as well as car making, electronics, mechanical engineering, chemical industry. Portugal is a member of EU, UN, and NATO.

Educational Establishments

Tertiary education in Portugal is divided into two systems – universities and polytechnic institutes. There are 14 state-owned universities, one Catholic university, and 15 state-owned polytechnic institutes in the country. Private tertiary educational establishments in the country are, as follows: 36 universities and 64 polytechnic institutes.
Disciplines such as medicine, pharmacy, law, economy, and psychology are only studied at universities, which are the institutions entitled to award doctoral degrees.
If you want to study engineering specialties, management, pedagogy, and humanities – then you may opt to study them at a polytechnic institute or a university.

Teaching Methods. Structuring Of Programs

Bachelor’s programs: 3-4 yrs.
Master’s programs: 1.5-2 yrs.
A growing number of programs in the country are being taught in a language other than Portuguese, most of those being in English. There is growing interest on the part of international universities, which offer the Portuguese universities the option for joint courses.
A Bachelor’s degree is awarded in Portugal following 3-4 years of study, depending on whether you study at a university or an institute, while a Master’s degree takes between 1.5 and 2 years.
The university system in Portugal is combined, comprising scientific research and theory, while the polytechnic institutes based their teaching methods mostly on the practical education associated with the specific occupation.

International Students – Stats

Over 30 000 international students study in Portugal. Most international students study at Universidade do Porto, where over 10{b51566e8627956dd7176bce65bd99b7762fa8446801ca1a04bc410b7862ef367} of all students hail from abroad. In Coimbra, where the oldest Portuguese university is located, that percentage reaches as high as 20{b51566e8627956dd7176bce65bd99b7762fa8446801ca1a04bc410b7862ef367} of the total number of students. Most international students hail from both Europe and former Portuguese-speaking colonies, such as Brazil, Angola, and Mozambique.

Specialties

The country offers over 200 programs taught in English, some of the most preferred programs in Portugal being: IT sciences, business and management, as well as engineering specialties.

Rankings

Some of the most esteemed universities in Portugal are:

University of Porto
Católica Lisbon School of Business and Economics
Polytechnic of Leiria
Polytechnic Institute of Bragança
ISEG – Lisbon School of Economics and Management
University of Lisbon
Universidade NOVA de Lisboa
University of Coimbra
Universidade Catolica Portuguesa, Lisboa
Nova School of Business and Economics.

Austria

Austria is a country in Europe and a part of the European Union, its population exceeds 8.5 mil. The population of the capital Vienna’s metropolitan area exceeds 2.2 mil. German is the official language.

Economy

Austria ranks 12^th in the world in terms of GDP, which ensures a high standard of living for those residing in the country. The most developed sectors of Austria’s economy are energy, industry, the services sector, agriculture, and tourism. Over 20 million tourists visit Austria, with tourism contributing 9{b51566e8627956dd7176bce65bd99b7762fa8446801ca1a04bc410b7862ef367} of the country’s GDP.

The country hosts a number of key international organizations, such as the International Atomic Energy Agency, OPEC, and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe.

Educational Establishments

The tertiary schools in Austria are divided into 4 types.
22 state universities
13 private universities
21 Fachhochschulen – similar to the German applied science universities
17 Pädagogische Hochschulen or the so-called pedagogical colleges

Teaching Methods

Bachelor’s programs: 3 yrs.
Master’s programs: 2 yrs.
The teaching methods at the higher education institutions in Austria strictly depend on the type of tertiary school. State universities usually blend theory and practice, unlike the applied science universities, which insist on the training being focused on scientific theories and methodologies. On the other hand, private universities are entitled to select their own teaching methods and structuring of their degree programs.

International Students – Stats

Over 50 000 international students are admitted to Austrian universities every year, according to a survey of European Migration Network. Austria ranks 7^th worldwide in terms of “quality of life for foreigners in the country” according to the Best Countries ranking of USNews. Further, Austria scores an excellent 9/10 from its students and ranks 4^th worldwide in terms of students’ satisfaction with education.

Specialties

Most programs in Austria are taught in German, which requires fluency in German. In recent years, however, some universities are increasingly and intensively offering programs in English. Presently. Over 200 programs in English are being offered in Austria. Some of the most popular specialties among international would-be students are Marketing, Business, IT, and Engineering programs.

Rankings

The biggest campuses in Austria are in the capital Vienna, in Graz, and Salzburg. According to Times Higher education – the highest position in the global ranking of universities goes to the University of Vienna.
Here is a list of some of the most esteemed universities, according to global rankings:

University of Innsbruck
University of Vienna
FH Joanneum University of Applied Sciences
FH Kufstein Tirol – University of Applied Sciences
Danube University Krems
University of Vienna
WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business)
Vienna University of Technology
University of Vienna
Technische Universität Graz
Universität Graz
Universität für Bodenkultur Wien
Medizinische Universität Wien
Alpen-Adria-Universität Klagenfurt

United Kingdom

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is a kingdom consisting of four separate countries, namely, England, Northern Ireland, Wales, and Scotland. The total population exceeds 60 million. The capital cities of London, Belfast, Cardiff, and Edinburgh also host some of the most esteemed universities worldwide.

  Economy

The United Kingdom is among the 7 most developed countries globally. London is Europe’s financial capital or, to put it another way – the city with the most investments. London also hosts the headquarters of some of the biggest international corporations. Energy takes up an important share in the country’s economy, with power stations in the UK being among the worldwide. The island country’s main exports are automobiles, machinery, steel, and medicines.

EDUCATIONAL ESTABLISHMENTS

Tertiary institutions in the UK are divided into colleges and universities, with the educational establishments being both state- and privately owned.

Teaching Methods

The structuring, teaching methods, admission, and tuition in various parts of the kingdom vary and are regulated by local authorities.

Bachelor’s programs: 3 years.
Master’s programs: 1 year.
International students – Stats
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SPECIALTIES

Business Management is the specialty most preferred by international students, with over 120 000 students opting for that program during the last year. Other popular specialties attracting large numbers of students every year are the engineering ones, social sciences, law, and design (some 150 000 students in total).

Rankings

According to global rankings, some of the most esteemed British universities are:

University of Oxford
University of Cambridge
Imperial College London
LSE – London School of Economics
Political Science University of Warwick

Universities, with largest number of international students admission annually are:

 UCL – University College London
University of Edinburgh
University of Mancherster
King’s College London
Coventry University
University of the Arts, London

Denmark

The Kingdom of Denmark is a Scandinavian country and a part of the EU. Copenhagen is the Denmark’s capital and biggest city. The population exceeds 5,7 mil., 95{b51566e8627956dd7176bce65bd99b7762fa8446801ca1a04bc410b7862ef367} thereof being Danes. Danish is the official language.

Economy

Denmark is a well-developed country, industry- and agriculture-wise.

The main sectors are metallurgy, mechanical engineering, food and drinks, and chemical industries. Oil extraction is in the order of 9 mil. tons a year, while that of natural gas is some 5 bil. cubic km. Denmark ranks third in terms of freedom of press worldwide according to the 2015 rankings of Reporters Without Borders.

Educational Establishments

The higher education institutions in Denmark are divided into:

Artistic Higher Education Institutions

Universities

Colleges

Business academies

Pay attention to the Аcademy Profession Degree, which is mostly (but not solely) taught at University Colleges. This is a program, which is only studied for two years and is not equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree, which is studied between 3 and 4 years in Denmark. Аcademy Profession Degree may be transformed into a Bachelor’s degree after it has been supplemented by a Top-up degree, which is offered by many universities in Europe.

Teaching Methods. Structuring Of Programs

Bachelor’s programs: 3-4 yrs.

Master’s programs: 2 yrs.

Denmark offers over 350 programs in English.

Students play a major role in the Danish teaching methods, as students are encouraged to express their opinion by questioning and criticizing what is communicated by instructors. Active involvement of students during classes is thus promoted, instead of just passive listening.

The main focus of the Danish educational system is exploration and teamwork by students on a given project. Thus, creative thinking and exploration of cases and situations from the real world is promoted.

Further, most universities in Denmark partner with local and international companies, in view of both the studies and project objectives of their students, as well as to secure internships.

International Students – Stats

Over 60 different nationalities study in Denmark. They hail mostly from the USA, Australia, China, and Japan, as well as from nearer European countries, such as Germany, England, Norway, France, Austria, and the Netherlands. In Eastern European countries, such as Lithuania and Romania, Denmark turns out to be one of the most common choices of their would-be students. Overall, international students in Denmark account for just around 10{b51566e8627956dd7176bce65bd99b7762fa8446801ca1a04bc410b7862ef367} of the total number of students or some 24 000, according to 2016 data, which is relatively far behind the figures reported for Austria, Germany, or UK. According to data of the University of Copenhagen, the most esteemed Danish university, more female students have been admitted in recent years than male ones, at a ratio of 62{b51566e8627956dd7176bce65bd99b7762fa8446801ca1a04bc410b7862ef367} women to 38{b51566e8627956dd7176bce65bd99b7762fa8446801ca1a04bc410b7862ef367} men.

Specialties

The specialties most preferred by foreigners in Denmark are humanities, business and economy, law, political science, and design.

RANKINIGS

The biggest campuses in Denmark are in the capital Copenhagen and in Aalborg.

Here is a list of the most esteemed Danish universities, according to QS World University Rankings and the Times Higher Education Rankings

University of Copenhagen (68ма позиция в световната топ 100 класация на QS World University Rankings)
Aalborg University
Technical University of Denmark
Aarhus University
University of Southern Denmark
Copenhagen Business School

Ireland

Ireland, also knowns as Eire, is located in North-Western Europe. It is one of the richest, most developed and peaceful countries worldwide, ranking fifth in terms of per capita GDP and the Human Development Index, giving it one of the highest standard of living worldwide. The officially adopted languages are Irish and English. The two bigger, well known cities are the capital Dublin and Cork.

Economy

As a genuinely democratic country, it gives full freedom of speech, political and economic freedom, and high-grade education. Ireland’s economy is modern and well-developed, mostly focused on the services sector and the hi-tech. The country has the fastest growing population in Europe, with an annual growth rate of 2.5{b51566e8627956dd7176bce65bd99b7762fa8446801ca1a04bc410b7862ef367}. Eire is a member of the EU, the OECD, and the UN. Unlike the times past, Republic of Ireland attracts some 40-50 000 immigrants a year.

Educational Establishments

The tertiary education system in Ireland consists of universities, independent colleges, and technology institutes. Institutes offer not only technical and engineering specialties, but also a vast selection of programs such as hotel-keeping, medicine, pharmacy, etc.

Teaching Methods. Structuring Of Programs

Bachelor’s programs: 3-4 yrs.

Master’s programs: 1-2 yrs.

The application requirements are strictly individual for each university, with the Department of Education having also given every tertiary educational establishment complete freedom in terms of teaching methods. Master’s programs continue for 2 years.

International Students – Stats

Irish universities are an increasingly popular choice of international students, especially those hailing from Europe, who are eligible for discounts from their tuition. Out of nearly 44 000 students in Ireland – 94{b51566e8627956dd7176bce65bd99b7762fa8446801ca1a04bc410b7862ef367} are Europeans and Irish. Out of the remaining 6{b51566e8627956dd7176bce65bd99b7762fa8446801ca1a04bc410b7862ef367} of international students Americans and Asians are the most populous groups.

Specialties

The most popular specialties among students in Ireland are design, law, business sciences, and humanities.

Rankings

Some of the most esteemed tertiary educational establishments in Ireland are:

Trinity College Dublin(68мо място според QS World University Rankings® 2018)
University College Dublin(168мо място според QS World University Rankings® 2018)
Burren College of Art
Dublin Business School
The National University of Ireland (NUI) включващ University College Dublin (UCD), National University of Ireland, Galway, University College Cork, и National University of Ireland, Maynooth.
The University of Limerick (UL)
Dublin City University (DCU)

Belgium

Belgium is a country in Western Europe. Belgium has 3 official languages – Dutch, French, and German, due to the geographic and cultural boundary between Romance and German Europe, where it is located. Belgium’s total population exceeds 11 mil. Some 11{b51566e8627956dd7176bce65bd99b7762fa8446801ca1a04bc410b7862ef367} of the Belgium residents have foreign nationality, with 13{b51566e8627956dd7176bce65bd99b7762fa8446801ca1a04bc410b7862ef367} having been born outside the country. The Belgium residents vary in origin as well, with at least ¼ of the said 11 million hailing from other countries or their ancestors coming in from elsewhere.

Economy

Belgium’s economy is strongly globalized. Belgium ranks ninth in terms of size of national economy in the European Union and 25^th worldwide. Belgium is among the founding members of the European Union and NATO, with the headquarters of those organizations being located in her capital – Brussels. It is a hub of international politics and as such boasts more ambassadors, reporters, and headquarters of large companies than capitals such as Washington, D.C.

The country is host to a number of key international organizations, such as the International Atomic Energy Agency, OPEC, and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe.

Educational Establishments

The higher education institutions в Belgium include universities, colleges, arts colleges, architecture institutes, and the Royal Military Academy. You may only study for a doctoral degree at universities, but not at colleges or other education institutions.

As it is one of the most multicultural countries in the, education in Belgium is divided between several languages and regions. Depending on the geographic region in Belgium, tertiary schools have various tuition levels, with most state universities having tuition not exceeding EUR 835 per year.

Teaching Methods

Bachelor’s programs: 3 yrs.

Master’s programs: 1-2 yrs.

The higher education institutions in Belgium can select their teaching methods. Most Bachelor’s programs taught in colleges have a three-tier structure, comprising theory, practical exercises, and internship. Naturally, the profiled Bachelor’s programs aim to synthesize training in the area of a certain occupation. Such programs also have well established connections with companies, where student may commence their internship as soon as they complete their education. Overall, internship is almost always an integral part of all specialties and educational establishments in Belgium.

International Students – Stats

According to 2016 data, 55 000 international students study in Belgium, amounting to circa 1/6 of the total number of students in the country (297 000). The main flow of students coming to study in Belgium hail from French-speaking African countries and former colonies, such as: Nigeria, Cameroon, Congo, Benin, Algeria, Tunisia, and Morocco, as well as countries such as China, Vietnam, India, USA, Turkey, and Lebanon.

Specialties

The main languages of instruction in Belgium are French and Dutch, naturally, though, many programs are taught in English. Some of the specialties most desired by international would-be students are Medicine (23{b51566e8627956dd7176bce65bd99b7762fa8446801ca1a04bc410b7862ef367}), Economy and Business Sciences (15{b51566e8627956dd7176bce65bd99b7762fa8446801ca1a04bc410b7862ef367}), as well as engineering specialties (14{b51566e8627956dd7176bce65bd99b7762fa8446801ca1a04bc410b7862ef367}).

Rankings

There are 8 large universities in the country, which feature in the best universities rankings of QS World University Rankings® 2018. The oldest and most esteemed among them is the Leuven University (KU Leuven).

Here is a list of all Belgian universities featured in the rankings:

KU Leuven
Ghent University
Universite Catolique du Louvain
Université Libre de Bruxelles
University of Antwerp

Spain

Spain is a country located in South-Western Europe. Spain is the second largest country in the European Union. Spain’s population exceeds 47 mil. The capital Madrid is its most populous city.

Economy

Spain is a highly developed industrial-agrarian country. In terms of volume of industrial production it ranks fifth in Europe and eighth worldwide. The most developed sectors are mechanical engineering, car-making, ship-building, aircraft manufacturing, electrical engineering, chemical, and textile industries.

Strong post-war growth and trade development placed the country’s economy 13^th worldwide in 2010, the GDP per capita rates exceeding the EU average, ahead of.

Educational Establishments

There are 76 tertiary educational establishments in Spain, most of them being state-controlled. Some American universities also have branches in Spain – such as Schiller International University, St Louis University, and Suffolk University – in Madrid.

Teaching Methods. Structuring Of Programs

Bachelor’s programs: 4 yrs.

Master’s programs: 2 yrs.

The teaching methods at Spanish universities comprise classes, seminars, and practical exercises, classes being prevalent. Unlike other educational systems, attendance of classes in most universities in Spain is not mandatory but is recommendable.

Most programs are taught in Spanish or in any of the regional languages, such as Catalan, but Spain is involved in a project to internationalise Spanish tertiary education and promote more and more programs being taught in English to attract more international students.

International Students – STATS

The number of students in Spain is approximately 1.8 mil., some 3{b51566e8627956dd7176bce65bd99b7762fa8446801ca1a04bc410b7862ef367} thereof being international students. These figures are relatively high for a country, whose population is 47 mil. The large groups of first-year students in Bachelor’s and Master’s programs is a major issue for the universities (to put it otherwise – you need to go to classes early or you risk standing up). Nevertheless, many of the first-year students fail the tough exams and drop out. According to data of the Ministry of Education and Vocational Training, more women than men manage to complete their education and graduate successfully. The main groups of international students in Spain are: one third Europeans (mostly Italians and Romanians), Colombians, and Moroccans, as well as the growing percentage of Asian students in recent years. At some universities, the international students studying for Master’s degree, form at least a third of the total number of students, with those studying for doctoral degree being at least 1/2 out of the total number.

Specialties

One of the specialties most desired by would-be students is law, mostly at the Madrid universities. Other specialties international would-be students are Philosophy, Music, Marketing and Finance, Hotel-Keeping, and Microbiology.

Rankings

In recent years several universities in Spain took leading positions in the QS World University Rankings® 2018 for business programs. These are:

ESADE Ramon Llull University – ranked 21^st

IE Business School – ranked 44th

According to the overall QS World University Rankings® 2018 for the best universities, worldwide, there are no Spanish universities worthy of making the top 200.

29 of the Spanish universities feature in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings. According to it, Pompeu Fabra University is the most esteemed one, ranking 140^th.

Here is a list of the most esteemed universities, according to global rankings:

Pompeu Fabra University
Autonomous University of Barcelona
University of Barcelona
University of Navarra
Autonomous University of Madrid
Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya
Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M)
Universitat Politècnica de València
University Complutense Madrid

Italy

Italy is a European country located south of the Alps, on the Apennine peninsula. Sardinia and Sicily are the two biggest Mediterranean islands, which form part of the country. It is a founding member of the EU, the Eurozone, and is part of the Schengen Area. Its capital city is Rome.

Economy

Italy’s economy ranks 7^th globally and 4^th in Europe in terms of GDP. It is defined as a market economy, with enviable freedom of trade and investments. In terms of standard of living, Italy ranks 8^th globally. The country also has the third biggest gold reserve worldwide, after Germany and the USA. The country is among the ten most preferred tourism destinations worldwide.

Educational Establishments

The basics of tertiary education were laid precisely in Italy. The first university in the world was established in Bologna.
The origin of the word “university” is actually from Italy, that is, the University of Bologna, which is considered the oldest in the world, having been established as early as 1088.
The higher education institutions in Italy are 67 and are divided into universities, music and arts academies, and technical institutes (ITS). Over 50{b51566e8627956dd7176bce65bd99b7762fa8446801ca1a04bc410b7862ef367} of instructors at technical institutes are actually experienced professionals hailing from the relevant industry.

TEACHING METHODS

Bachelor’s programs: 3 yrs.
Master’s programs: 1-2 yrs.
A Bachelor’s degree is awarded in Italy after successfully passed years of study, while a Master’s degree is awarded after two such years. Specialties such as medicine, pharmacy, law, early pedagogics, and other follow a similar structuring as law and medicine in Europe, where the entire course of study is between 5 and 6 years. Every instructor in Italy may freely select their teaching methods, complying, naturally, with the main directives of their university of instruction.

International Students – Stats

Some 32 000 international students from over 130 countries study in Italy. The largest number of students hail from USA, being attracted by the opportunity to study in Italy, followed by Asian countries such as China, Turkey, South Korea, Iran, Russia, Japan, and India. Italy is also an attractive destination for students hailing from countries such as Brazil, Libya, and Mexico.

Specialties

Students from all over the world come to Italy to study specialties like Cuisine, Arts, History, and Philology. Accademia Italiana, which has branches in Florence and Rome, is a global top destination for students wishing to study fashion and design. Nearly all programs at the Academy are taught in English. The University of Bologna, on the other hand, is famous for being among the top 50 law schools globally, making it a key choice for aspiring jurists and lawyers worldwide. Bocconi University and Politecnico di Milano increasingly attract students wishing to study economy and business due to its advanced positions in global rankings.

Rankings

Here is a list of the most esteemed tertiary institutions in Italy according to QS World University Rankings® 2018:

Alma Mater Studiorum – University of Bologna
Scuola Normale Superiore di Pisa
Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna Pisa di Studi Universitari e di Perfezionamento
Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna
Scuola Normale Superiore di Pisa
Vita-Salute San Raffaele University
University of Trento

Norway

Norway is a country in Northern Europe, occupying the western portion of the Scandinavian peninsula. It has a population of over 5 mil. Its capital Oslo is among the biggest capital cities in the world. Norwegian is the official language.

Economy

Norway is among the richest countries in the world, topping UN’s Human Development Index ranking, also being a leader in terms of standard of living, average life expectancy, health, and security. The country has a strongly developed industrial economy, which is export-oriented. It is a member of numerous international organizations, such as NATO, UN, Council of Europe, WTO, and OECD. It also forms part of the Schengen Area.

Norway ranks second in terms of freedom of press worldwide, according to the 2015 rankings of Reporters Without Borders.

Educational Establishments

Norway has 16 accredited university institutions, 22 colleges, 2 national arts colleges, and several private tertiary educational establishments. Overall, no tuition is paid at universities and colleges in Norway, whether you are a student from Europe or another continent, on the other hand, there are administrative fees, which need to be covered by every student.

Teaching Methods

Bachelor’s programs: 3 yrs.

Master’s programs: 1,5 yrs.

All tertiary educational establishments in Norway have autonomy but are obliged to include scientific- or practical research, regardless of specialty. The purpose is to avoid formalistic teaching of theory only. 12{b51566e8627956dd7176bce65bd99b7762fa8446801ca1a04bc410b7862ef367} of educational establishments have internship as mandatory part of their training.

International Students – Stats

According to 2015 data, over 25 000 students study in Norway. The number of international students has trebled since 2000. 62{b51566e8627956dd7176bce65bd99b7762fa8446801ca1a04bc410b7862ef367} of the international students remain to live and work in Norway. Since 2015 the Panorama educational program gives priority to countries such as Brazil, China, Russia, Japan, and South America, in addition to the traditional sources of international students – Scandinavian countries, EU, USA, and Canada. Russian students form the largest international student community the country, followed by Chinese and Nepalese students. Over 1 500 Russian students studied in Norway during the last 5 years.

Norway wins the prize of being the best destination for international students, according to latest surveys.

Specialties

You may select from over 200 Master’s programs in English and slightly less Bachelor’s programs in English, should you decide to study in Norway. Some of the programs most popular among international students include: economy and business, engineering specialties, law, social sciences, as well as cinema and media.

Rankings

2 Norwegian universities make the top 200 in the QS World University Rankings® 2018. These are the University of Oslo (ranked 142^nd) and the University of Bergen (ranked 164^th).

Here is a list of some of the most esteemed universities, according to the global rankings:

Norwegian University of Science and Technology
University of Tromsø The Arctic University of Norway
BI Norwegian Business School
NHH Norwegian School of Economics

Portugal

Economy

Educational Establishments

Teaching Methods. Structuring Of Programs

International Students – Stats

Specialties

The country offers over 200 programs taught in English, some of the most preferred programs in Portugal being: IT sciences, business and management, as well as engineering specialties.

Rankings

Some of the most esteemed universities in Portugal are:

University of Porto
Católica Lisbon School of Business and Economics
Polytechnic of Leiria
Polytechnic Institute of Bragança
ISEG – Lisbon School of Economics and Management
University of Lisbon
Universidade NOVA de Lisboa
University of Coimbra
Universidade Catolica Portuguesa, Lisboa
Nova School of Business and Economics.

France

France is a country located in Western and South-Western Europe, also having several overseas territories.

It ranks third in Europe in terms of area, following Russia and Ukraine, its population exceeding 67 mil.

Its capital and most populous city is Paris (over 2,2 mil. residents).

Economy

France boasts EU founding member status. Its economy ranks 5^th globally and 2^nd in Europe in terms of GDP. It is awarded many distinctions, such as: the richest European nation, per average household; it takes up leading global positions in terms of quality of living and education; French healthcare is considered the best in the world; it is also the most visited destination worldwide, being visited annually by some 82 million people.

Educational Establishments

There are over 3 500 tertiary education institutions in France and over 2 million students. The main tertiary educational establishments are universities, Grand etablissements publics (the main public institution), Grand Ecoles (the most elite schools), and private universities.

France is also referred to as Cinderella of education due to the fact that it is one of the most developed country, which nevertheless invests too little in education.

Grandes Ecoles, however, are generously sponsored educational establishments, where classes are small and the instructing staff is among the most esteemed in the country. Les Grandes Ecoles have very strict student admission policies to provide them with education of the highest international grade. The best known among the Grandes Ecoles is the École Polytechnique, or the so-called „X“, which was established in 1794 as a technical university.

Teaching Methods

Bachelor’s programs: 3-4 yrs.

Master’s programs: 1-2 yrs.

The teaching methods in France combine theory (classes) and practice, as well as work under individual or group projects. The government is increasingly motivating the universities to seek contacts with local and international companies and organizations, in order to provide internships for their students. The policy of most state universities in France is based on large classes and is not individualized.

International Students – Stats

For yet another year France ranked last in the European rankings of “student satisfaction“. To put it in other words – students choosing to study in France are the least satisfied with the education they receive there compared to the students studying in other European countries. Nevertheless, France is one of the most popular destinations for international would-be students, after USA, UK, and Germany. In 2015 over 310 000 students enrolled to study in France.

Most students hail from former French colonies, such as Morocco and Algeria, followed by China (28 000). Among European countries, France is a prime choice for would-be students from Italy, Germany, and Spain. A large number of students also hail from USA and Australia – over 30 000. Students from the UK, however, are no more than 4 000.

The biggest campuses drawing the main flow of international students are in Paris, Versailles, and Lyon (the three having over 100 000 international students in total).

It is important to also note other big campuses, such as Creteil, Lille, and Toulouse. On the other hand, Nice, in Southern France, has registered the biggest growth in recent years, the number of international students having grown by nearly 30{b51566e8627956dd7176bce65bd99b7762fa8446801ca1a04bc410b7862ef367} since 2012.

In turn, Grenoble was awarded the prize of best student city in France in 2015.

Other better known campuses are in Rennes, Nantes, Bordeaux, Strasbourg, and Montpellier.

Specialties

The specialties most desired by would-be students in France are philologies, arts, and humanities, followed by sports specialties, law, and medicine. Unlike other European countries, where most international students study for master’s and doctoral degrees, nearly half of the international students come to France to acquire their Bachelor’s degree, with just 11{b51566e8627956dd7176bce65bd99b7762fa8446801ca1a04bc410b7862ef367} studying in doctoral programs there.

Rankings

The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development ranks France 19^th out of 26 countries in terms of quality of higher education. Nevertheless, there are tertiary educational establishments in the country, which take leading positions in global rankings, such as the QS University Ranking for Europe 2018. ENS (43) and the Ecole Polytechnique(59) out of the Grandes Ecoles make the top 100 of the QS World University Ranking 2018. INSEAD, on the other hand, is known as 3 of the global ranking for business and management, while HEC Paris School of Management ranks 12^th in the latter ranking.

Here is a list of some of the most esteemed universities in France:

Ecole Polytechnique
Ecole Normale d’Administration, the ENA
Ecole des Mines, Ecole Normale Supérieure (топ училище по изкуства)
HEC
INSEAD
Sciences Po, the Institut des Etudes Politiques de Paris
Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne
Université Paris Dauphine

Finland

Finland is located in North-Eastern Europe. The country has a population of nearly 5.5 mil., which is spread very unevenly. The most populous city is the capital Helsinki – just under 600 000. It is a bilingual country, with Finnish and Swedish being the official languages.

Economy

The market economy is of the industrial-agrarian type. The country’s GDP is higher than the EU average. The most developed sectors are services, industry, and agriculture. Finland is also a leading producer of electronics, machinery, timber, chemical, and cars. A large portion of the required energy is generated within the country – (26{b51566e8627956dd7176bce65bd99b7762fa8446801ca1a04bc410b7862ef367}) via nuclear and thermal power plants (37{b51566e8627956dd7176bce65bd99b7762fa8446801ca1a04bc410b7862ef367}).
In 2015 Finland ranked 1^st in terms of freedom of press according to data of Reporters Without Borders.

Educational Establishments

Finland has 14 state universities, 24 technical- and a number of private tertiary schools. The purpose of tertiary schools in Finland is to provide the required knowledge and skills, which the students need in order to handle the work environment issues as soon as they start working. Finnish tertiary educational establishments actively cooperate with many European universities. They have bilateral agreements for both student exchange, as well as joint research in many scientific areas.

Teaching Methods

Bachelor’s programs: 3.5-4.5 yrs.
Master’s programs: 2 yrs.
The role of teachers at higher education institutions in Finland tends to be an instructive one. Programs at technical universities focus on the building up of vocational skills and practical thinking. The teaching methods of universities comprise classes, exercises, individual and group projects, and seminars.

International Students – Stats

Some 20 000 international students arrived in Finland in 2016. Overall, 76{b51566e8627956dd7176bce65bd99b7762fa8446801ca1a04bc410b7862ef367} thereof are students hailing from outside of Europe and the EU. China, Russia, Vietnam, Nepal, India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh are the largest Asian sources of students for Finland, accounting for 40{b51566e8627956dd7176bce65bd99b7762fa8446801ca1a04bc410b7862ef367} of the total number international students. Most European students hail from Estonia, Sweden, and Germany. Finland is also a popular destination for students from the African countries of Kenya and Nigeria.

Specialties

Nearly 60{b51566e8627956dd7176bce65bd99b7762fa8446801ca1a04bc410b7862ef367} of the international students choose business sciences and engineering specialties. Those specialties are a prime choice for Asian students as well. Humanities are also among the specialties preferred at traditional universities. Humanities in turn are a prime choice of European students. Most international students opt for technical universities for their Master’s degrees. International students deciding to have their doctoral degrees in Finland account for under 20{b51566e8627956dd7176bce65bd99b7762fa8446801ca1a04bc410b7862ef367} of the total number of international students.

Rankings

According to the global QS World University Rankings® 2018, just two Finnish universities male the top 200 – they are the University of Helsinki and the Aalto University, ranked 102^nd and 137^th, respectively.
Other esteemed Finnish tertiary educational establishments include:

University of Tampere
University of Oulu
University of Eastern Finland
University of Turku
University of Jyväskylä
Lappeenranta University of Technology
Tampere University of Technology

Switzerland

Switzerland is a small, landlocked confederation in Central Europe. Given its small territory and a population of nearly 8 mil., Switzerland is noted for ethnic, linguistic, and cultural diversity. At least 2 million of its population are emigrants. There are 3 established languages – Italian, German, and French.
Bern can be considered the capital city, other notable cities are Zurich, Geneva, Lausanne, Basel, and Lucerne.

Economy

Switzerland has a market economy – one of the most developed and stable worldwide, also considered the most competitive one globally, according to the World Economic Forum. The Swiss franc is considered one of the strongest global currencies, with the lowest inflation rate. The country nominal per capita GDP is higher than that of the big European economies and Japan. Economic freedom in the country ranks it second in Europe.

Educational Establishments

The Swiss tertiary education follows the European structuring of education with Bachelor’s (3 yrs.), Master’s and PhD degree courses. There are 12 state universities in the country, which include the two federal institutes – one in Zurich, where instruction is in German, and the other – in Lausanne, where instruction is in French. 7 of the tertiary schools are technical universities.

Teaching Methods

Bachelor’s programs: 3 yrs.
Master’s programs: 1-2 yrs.
In Swiss education, the focus is placed on practical training, as well as mandatory provision of internships to graduates. Universities in the country offer some 300 different specialties. Furthermore, all of them are noted for small to medium classes and individual attention, unlike most European universities where instruction is offered in sizable groups. The largest university in Switzerland is the University of Zurich with some 24 000 students, while the smallest one is the University of Lucerne with 1 700 students. International students are attracted to apply in Switzerland not only due to the option of studying in different language but also because of the fact that the education system has a strong practical focus. As an example, those studying hotel-keeping and restaurant-keeping reside in a genuine hotel where they lodge and dine in order to learn all practices in the sector and build a sense of comfort, professionalism, and managerial skills. Some of the best known tertiary schools for hotel-keeping and restaurant-keeping are the Swiss Education Group Schools. The ETN institute in Zurich has achieved global recognition due to its extensive experience and accomplishments in research, as well as the application of state-of-the-art technologies in the training of its students.

International Students – Stats

Nearly 17{b51566e8627956dd7176bce65bd99b7762fa8446801ca1a04bc410b7862ef367} of the total number of students in Switzerland are internationals, most of whom choose the country for their Master’s programs (27{b51566e8627956dd7176bce65bd99b7762fa8446801ca1a04bc410b7862ef367}) or doctoral studies (52{b51566e8627956dd7176bce65bd99b7762fa8446801ca1a04bc410b7862ef367}).

Specialties

Some of the most desired specialties in Switzerland are:

engineering sciences
business sciences economics
hotel-keeping and restaurant-keeping
IT
Medicine
Biology and Chemistry
Law

The most preferred specialties at the highly esteemed ETH institute are architecture and engineering sciences.

Rankings

Switzerland is famous not only for the chocolate, clocks, and banking sector, but also its superb educational system. It includes some of the best known universities worldwide for MBA, according to the Financial Times Ranking, such as:

International Institute for Management Development
HEC Lausanne
St. Gallen
Kalaidos FH
University of Zurich

10 Swiss universities also make it in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings, the highest position naturally going to ETH (10^th worldwide). Other esteemed universities in that ranking are:

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne(38мо място)
University of Basel(95то място)
University of Bern(105то място)
University of Geneva(130то място)

Sweden

Sweden is a Scandinavian country located in Northern Europe. It is the fifth largest in Europe. Swedish is the official language. The population exceeds 10 mil. and is concentrated around the capital Stockholm and the big cities of Malmo, Gothenburg, and Uppsala.

Economy

Sweden’s market economy is modern and highly industrialized, with a well-developed energy sector based mostly on hydro power plants, relying on a flawless transport and communication infrastructure, and a sufficient number of well-trained specialists.

Industry focuses on the manufacturing of high tech – equipment for power stations, factories, machinery, cars, aerospace equipment, aircraft, medicines, and telecommunications equipment, and chemical and paper as well. The Volvo automobiles, which are famous as the safest cars, are doubtlessly Sweden’s symbol. Sweden is also notable for its transport infrastructure (250 airports in total).

Educational Establishments

The tertiary education system in Sweden consists of universities and högskola (in other words – small tertiary schools similar to colleges). Like colleges in other European countries, högskola are not entitled to award doctoral degrees, except for cases determined by the government. In turn, universities may award Bachelor’s, Master’s, and doctoral degrees. It is important to note that some older technical universities also use the Swedish word högskola, but these are only exceptions, like the Royal Institute of Technology, which is called ”Kungliga Tekniska Högskolan“ in Swedish or Chalmers University of Technology –”Chalmers Tekniska Högskola“ in Swedish.

Teaching Methods

Bachelor’s programs: 3 yrs.

Master’s programs: 1-2 yrs.

You do not need to know Swedish in order to study in Sweden, as over 600 specialties are taught in English. A Bachelor’s degree is awarded after 3 years, with Master’s degree taking up 1 or 2 years, depending on the program. Training in Sweden is more or less placed in the hands of the very students. Even though it involves classes as well, the students spend most of the team working on projects, at laboratories, or in group or individual work. Most exams take place in the form of projects or course papers, which are sent from home via the student online portal.

International Students – Stats

According to 2016 data, over 17 000 international students started their education in Sweden. At least 50{b51566e8627956dd7176bce65bd99b7762fa8446801ca1a04bc410b7862ef367} thereof are students coming under one-year or two-year exchange programs. Most international students hail from European countries, such as Germany, Finland, and France. Therefore, the total share of student paying tuition is lower, as European students are exempt from tuition. Just 2 740 out of the total number of students paid tuition. Most of those are Asian students (60{b51566e8627956dd7176bce65bd99b7762fa8446801ca1a04bc410b7862ef367}), primarily from China and India. What impresses is that more female international students are admitted in Sweden (circa 53{b51566e8627956dd7176bce65bd99b7762fa8446801ca1a04bc410b7862ef367}) than men (47{b51566e8627956dd7176bce65bd99b7762fa8446801ca1a04bc410b7862ef367}).

Specialties

The most preferred specialties in Sweden are:

– Pedagogy

– BSc in Nursing

– Engineering specialties

– Law

– Medicine

– Business sciences and Economy

Rankings

Sweden has 11 universities, which make the Times Higher Education World University Rankings, the highest position being held by Karolinska Institute, ranked 38^th.

Other esteemed Swedish tertiary schools are:

Uppsala University
Stockholm School of Economics
Lund University
LInkoping University

Australia

Australia is a country situated in the Southern Hemisphere and the only one in the world to cover a whole continent. It is the 6th largest country in the world, with population estimated to be around the 25 million mark. Its territory also includes some islands, such as Tasmania, and many more located in the Pacific and Indian Oceans. The capital city is Canberra and the largest one is Sidney. The official language is English.

Economy

Australia has a Western-type, fast developing market economy, with GDP per capita being slightly higher than that in France, UK and Germany. Australia’s economy ranks 13th in the world, the best-performing sectors being the service sector (68{b51566e8627956dd7176bce65bd99b7762fa8446801ca1a04bc410b7862ef367} of GDP), livestock breeding (top wool exporter in the world), mining Industry (second best in the world in terms of gold yield) and transport. Australia is a member of international organisations, such as United Nations, G-20, World Trading Organisation and others.

Higher Education Institutions

In Australia there are 43 higher education establishments, which are split into 3 categories – universities, professional colleges and institutes of technology – of which 7 are in the top 100 world university rankings done by QS World Rankings 2019.

Tuition in Australia varies from one university to another, depending on the degree of education pursued.

For example Bachelor’s courses start at $15 000, reaching up to $33 000 per academic year. The Master’s programmes range between $20 000 and $37 000 per year.

Many options are available in terms of supporting the financing of your education in Australia, such as scholarships, grants from the Australian government, educational institutions, government- and private organisations.

Teaching Methods

Bachelor Programmes – 4 years

Master programmes – 1 year

Australian Universities offer a wide range of programmes, most of them allowing you to select your own syllabus, depending on your abilities and goals.

Master’s programmes usually include a research project or course paper or a combination of both. As an addition to the Master and Doctoral degrees, some specialised diplomas and certificates are also offered.

International Students Statistics

Australia is the 3rd most favourable choice for studying abroad just after USA and United Kingdom. The statistics show that in Australia there are around 580 000 students, which is 10{b51566e8627956dd7176bce65bd99b7762fa8446801ca1a04bc410b7862ef367} increase from the previous year, who come from more than 200 countries. One of the big opportunities that Australia offers is the chance to work while studying. You have the right for a part-time job, which consists of 40 working hours per 2 weeks, during the study period, and a full-time job during the vacations. Afterwards you could earn a permanent resident status or a working visa.

Foreign students need a Student Visa and a International Student Health Insurance in order to study in Australia.

Programmes VARIETY

There are more than 60 000 programmes in English, which are split across 30 fields of study, some of them are natural sciences and engineering orientated, as well as social and medical programmes. Some of the most popular courses are Computer Science, Finance, Accounting, and Ecology.

Rankings

The most prestigious universities in Australia are located in the cities of Brisbane, Canberra, Sidney and Melbourne. Below is a list of Australia’s best universities in 2019, according to QS World Rankings.

The Australian National University
The University of Melbourne
The University of Sydney
The University of New South Wales
The University of Queensland
Monash University
The University of Auckland

Izrael

Israel is an Asian country, situated in the south-eastern part of the Mediterranean Sea, but politically accepted as European. With its 8.5 million inhabitants Israel is ranked 96^th in the world in terms of population. The capital city is the largest one, Jerusalem. The official language is Hebrew.

Israel is the only Jewish country in the world.

Economy

Israel has a well-developed market economy and ranks 34^th in the world in terms of GDP per capita. Agriculture is a strongly performing sector. Israel is an exporter of fruit, vegetables, military equipment, hardware, software, and processed diamonds. Religious tourism is one of the most important sectors, as it bring in around 3 million tourists yearly.

Universities

In Israel there are two types of Higher Education Institutions. 9 Universities and 68 Colleges. The main difference being that in the Universities you can achieve all grades in education.

Teaching Methods

Bachelor Programmes – 4 years

Master Programmes – 2 years

Israeli higher education institutions offer a huge range of programmes and courses, some universities let you choose your syllabus yourself, according to your desires.

Master programmes usually include individual research, a course paper or a combination of both.

International Students

Israel is a very attractive destination for international students as it is an international center for large-scale research in different fields, such as engineering, theology and political studies. International students in Israel are estimated at around 10 000, studying in various programmes taught entirely in English.

Israel is probably one of the most international countries in the world. Everyone is welcome there and is free to practice their own religion, either Christianity or Islam.

Tuition for Bachelor’s degree ranges between $9 000 and $15 000, while for Master’s degree they start from $10 000, reaching up to $30 000. Fortunately, international students are eligible for student financing shaped up as a scholarship – government scholarship or university scholarship.

In order to study in Israel you will need a student visa and an international health insurance. Unfortunately, having the student visa does not entitle you to work.

Programmes

Israeli universities offer a large number of programmes taught entirely in English. All the 61 higher education institutions offer more than 300 programmes in English, which are split into 10 big study fields. You can enroll in their superb science and technology programmes, while others are more specific, such as Hebrew, Religion and Middle East studies.

Rankings

Below is a list of top universities in Israel.

Tel-Aviv University #201 by Times Higher Education Ranking (2019)
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem #154 by QS Rankings(2019)
Technion –Israel Institute of Technology
Bar Ilan University
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev

Canada

Canada is the second largest country in the world, situated in almost the whole northern part of North America. Canada is a federation, comprised of 10 provinces and 3 territories. The country has an estimated population of 37 million people. The capital city is Ottawa and the largest one is Toronto. There are 2 official languages is Canada – English & French.

Economy

Canada’s economy is ranked 10th in the world. Its biggest sector is the service sector. Other well-performing sectors are the logging industry (some of the best paper is made in Canada), petrol industry (the huge oil deposits), agriculture.

Canada is one of the first countries on the list when it comes to quality of life, healthcare, education, civil and political freedom.

It is a member of G-20, G-8, United Nations, NATO and other organisations.

Universities

Тhere are several types of higher education institutions in Canada. Universities where you can obtain a bachelor and master degree.

Municipal colleges, technical schools, schools of applied sciences and arts, which give certificates, diplomas and bachelor degrees.

Teaching Methods

Bachelor programmes – 3/4 years

Master programmes – 2 years

Higher education in Canada is among the best in the world, the diplomas obtained there are recognised and accredited all over the world. In different provinces the methods of teaching are different. For example in Quebec (French province) the way of teaching is similar to the one in France, even the teaching periods are different to other provinces.In the same province, secondary school education is 11 years long, but with a diploma of 11 years of studying you cannot apply to most universities in Europa and USA.

In Canada there is a tendency for self-arrangement of programmes. Education is practically orientated, bound to many exercises, internships and even paid internships. In Canada the personal bond between the student and the teacher is very common and important. The teachers in Canada are specialists, internationally recognized.

International Students

Canada is ranked TOP 3 in the world in number of international students, with over 300 000, most of them come from China (28{b51566e8627956dd7176bce65bd99b7762fa8446801ca1a04bc410b7862ef367}) and India (25{b51566e8627956dd7176bce65bd99b7762fa8446801ca1a04bc410b7862ef367}).

Canada is a very attractive place for international students, not only because of factors such as quality of life, healthcare, security, and many others but also because of the tuition fees, which are considered to be low and affordable ($6000 Canadian dollars) compared to the quality of education that you will receive in return.

Another advantage is that international students can work up to 20 hours per week while studying and full-time while they are in vacation.

In order to study in Canada you need to obtain a student visa and health insurance covering the duration of your stay in the country.

Programmes

Programmes in Canada are taught in English or in French. There are more than 10 000 different programmes, with the biggest interest being in fields like Medicine, Media, Business, Computers.

Canada offers some of the best MBA programmes in the world at the University of Toronto, York University, and McGill University.

Rankings

Preferred destinations for students include Ontario, British Columbia, and Quebec. There are 26 Canadian universities in the QS World Rankings 2019, 3 of them being in the TOP 50. Below is a list of the best universities in Canada.

University of Toronto #28
McGill University #33
University of British Columbia #47
University of Alberta #109
McMaster University #146

Monaco

The Principality of Monaco is the second smallest country in the world. It is situated in the French Riviera, has a status of a city-state and is the most densely populated country in the world. Monaco is the capital city and the largest city is Monte-Carlo. French is the official language is.

Economy

Most of the income of the microstate comes from tourism, as Monaco is one of the main tourist centers of the world.

Universities

International University of Monaco (IUM) is the only higher education institution in Monaco. On the other hand IUM makes up for it with prestige and quality of education, which attracts many international students.

Teaching Methods

Bachelor degree – 3 years

Master degree – 1,5-2 years

IUM is a business oriented university, where individually focused Bachelor, Master, and MBA programmes are taught. The teaching methods resemble the ones in France, as the education in Monaco is very practical and tied to internships in approved international companies, which ensures a successful career afterwards.

International Students AND Statistics

The microstate attracts students from more than 125 countries all around the world and the business programmes usually consist of 100{b51566e8627956dd7176bce65bd99b7762fa8446801ca1a04bc410b7862ef367} international students.

Programmes

The most preferable programmes for candidates at IUM are Business Sciences, which are the core of the educational degrees at IUM. Exceptional interest is shown towards more unconventional programmes, such as Sport Management and Luxury Management. It is no accident that IUM is among Europe’s top 10 universities as regards teaching of Luxury Management or Management of Luxury Goods and Services

Rankings

International University of Monaco is ranked in the TOP 100 university rankings for Business studies made by “The Economist”

New Zealand

New Zealand is situated in the Southwestern part of the Pacific Ocean. It comprises 2 bigger islands and many small ones. Its population is just over 5 million people, which ranks it 120^th for this indicator. Its capital city is Wellington and the largest one is Auckland. There are 2 official languages – English and Maori.

Economy

New Zealand is one of the most developed countries in the word with a very well developed market economy, in which the service sector is the leader, contributing 60{b51566e8627956dd7176bce65bd99b7762fa8446801ca1a04bc410b7862ef367} of GDP. Other well-developed sectors are chemistry, metallurgy, agriculture, and international trade.

Universities

In New Zealand there are 8 state universities, which offer all educational degrees, but each specialises in certain profiles Furthermore, there are 18 technical and political institutes (TPI’s), which give out certificates and diplomas and are practically orientated. The total number of all private educational institutions is just above 600.

Teaching Methods

Bachelor programmes – 3-4 years

Master programmes – 1 year

Higher Education in New Zealand is focused mainly on each individual student and his/hers personal desires. It is very common to organise open discussions where everyone is free to express their opinion and prove their thoughts. Teaching is also very practical orientated and the universities tend to liaise with businesses and cooperate with each other different internships and practices.

International Students

International students are calculated to be around 50 000 yearly, as the main stream comes from India and China. Each university determines its tuition fees, which differ by academic degrees. For international students bachelor fees start from $15 000, going all the way up to $27 000, whilst the master fees vary from $26 000 to $37 000. Of course there are many and different scholarships being awarded by the universities or the government. Bachelor degree students are allowed to work up to 20 hours a week, while they study, and if you are studying for Master or Ph.D you can work full-time.

In order to study in New Zealand you need to get a Student Visa and a health insurance.

Programmes

New Zealand offers a big range of programmes. The most preferred ones are IT, Sociology, Business Sciences, Health Management, and Economics.

Rankings

Only the University of Auckland is ranked in TOP 100 (85^th) of the QS World Rankings 2019. Here are the next best universities in New Zealand according to the ranking:

University of Auckland
University of Otago
Victoria University of Wellington
University of Canterbury

Russia

The Russian Federation or in short Russia is the largest country in the world, covering 1/8 of the Earth surface. It spans on 2 continents and shares borders with 18 countries. By population Russia ranks 9^th (146 million). Moscow is the capital city and the largest one. Russian is the official language.

Economy

Energy Powerhouse is a synonym for Russia, as the country is the biggest exporter and the second largest producer of natural gas, as well as the largest producer and exporter of petrol. Alongside petrol, Russia also exports agricultural produce, nuclear reactors, military equipment, gold, timber, aircraft, cars, ships, technology, etc.

The country is also one of the biggest investors in the world.

Universities

Higher education in Russia was recently named “Among the best in the world” in 2010. There are just over 1 050 universities, 660 of them being state and the other 390 being private. They are split into 3 categories – universities, academies and institutes.

Teaching Methods

Bachelor degree – 4 years

Master degree – 2 years

Russia is part of the Bologna Convention, and as such, Russian higher education diplomas are accredited in all European countries, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and in the former USSR countries and all other countries, which are part of the Bologna Convention.

International Students

According to some research, the number of international students in Russia is on a considerable rise of some 40{b51566e8627956dd7176bce65bd99b7762fa8446801ca1a04bc410b7862ef367}. Stats currently indicate that 290 000 foreigners opt to study at a Russian university, but their number is expected to exceed 425 000 by 2024. The largest number of international students come from Kazakhstan, China, Turkmenistan and as a whole the former USSR republics. Higher education in Russia is said to be up to 7 times cheaper than in Europe and USA. Average of $2 000 for Bachelor degrees and $2 500 for Master. In order to study in Russia you will need a visa and health insurance.

Russian government gives out 15 000 state scholarships to international students, which cover all the expenses for your programme.

Programmes

Over 60 programmes are being offered in English in different fields of study. The most preferred ones for international students are: Biology and Medicine, Engineering, Business Sciences and MBA, Social Sciences, Politics, Aviation, Art and so on.

Rankings

Higher Education in Russia is not to be underestimated, according to some world renowned university rankings, Many Russian universities make it to the global rankings, some of the most esteemed are:

Lomonosov Moscow State University
Saint Petersburg State University
Novosibirsk State University
Tomsk State University
Baumna Moscow State Technical University
MIPT
University MEPHI
HSE University

Singapore

Republic of Singapore is an island city-state, composed of 63 islands, situated in the Southeast Asia. Its population is around 5,7 million people, but due to its small territory the country is 3rd in the world in population density. The capital city is Singapore and also it is the largest one.There are 4 official languages – English, Mandarin, Malayan and Tamil, but English is adopted as the main language of instruction.II

Economy

Singapore is the best developed free market economy in Southeast Asia, as it is counter among the so-called East Asia Tigers (South Korea, Singapore, Taiwan, Hong Kong).

Rapidly developing industries are shipbuilding, electronics and one of the strongest sectors the petrochemical Industry. Singapore is ranked one of the best financial and currency centers. The gambling industry is also very well developed (2nd in the world). One of the biggest container ports in the world is in Singapore.

Singapore is attracting many foreign investments (more than 7000 international companies) due to facts such as location, low taxes and zero tolerance to corruption.

Tourism in the country is also very well developed – 17 million tourists yearly.

Universities

There are 34 universities in total in Singapore, 6 of which are national. The other universities are international or campuses of foreign universities. The best known are campuses of:

– INSEAD
– The University of Adelaide
– University of Chicago Graduate School of Business
– Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh
– James Cook University Singapore
– S.P Jain School of Global Management
– ESSEC Business School
– Cardiff Metropolitan University|
– University of Nevada Las Vegas Singapore
– New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts
– Curtin University Singapore
– DigiPen Institute of Technology Singapore
– Temple University Singapore
– Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
– Yale NUs College
– École Supérieure des Sciences Economiques et Commerciales
– German Institute of Science and Technology – TUM Asia
– Sorbonne-Assas International Law School

Teaching Methods

Bachelor programmes – 3-4 years

Master programmes – 1-2 years

It is one of the best education systems in the world, composed of many researches and practice and also compulsory internships. It is a common thing for students to be given the opportunity to choose the subjects they want to study (target/elective classes).

International Students

Singapore is attracting international students because of its reputation of being a leader in higher education in Asia and the word, also with its well-developed education system, its quality of life and the numerous opportunities for personal growth and development. International students in Singapore are estimated to be over 80 000, most of the come from China and India, but Singapore is a priority destination for students from USA and Europe as well. At the best universities in Singapore, NUS and NTU, the percentage of international students is around 30{b51566e8627956dd7176bce65bd99b7762fa8446801ca1a04bc410b7862ef367}.

Programmes

Singapore offers huge range of programmes. Some of the most popular among international students are: Business and Management, International Business Administration, IT, Engineering, Architecture and Medicine. The main language of instruction in Singapore is English

Rankings

2 of Singapore universities are ranked in TOP 100, according to the QS World University Rankings – National University of Singapore (NUS) – ranked 11^th, and Nanyang Technological University (NTU) – ranked 12^th. Another specialised University of Management, that is often being put in world rankings is Singapore Management University (SMU)

Taiwan

Taiwan, or so called Republic of China is a country situated in East Asia. The capital city is also the largest one – Taipei, the official language is Mandarin. Taiwan’s population is just over 23 million people. Chinese Taipei, as the country is also called, took part in the establishment of UN’s Security Council and is one of its permanent members.

Economy

Taiwan brags a well developed capitalist economy, in which exports play the leading role. Taiwan ranks 18th in the world for GDP and 24th for GDP for investments and international trade. The country is named “One of the four Asian tigers” alongside South Korea, Hong Kong and Singapore. This is due to the economy growth and industrialisation after the second half of the 20th century, called “Taiwan miracle”

Universities

There are 163 higher education institutions in Taiwan, comprising universities, colleges and technical institutes.

Teaching Methods

Bachelor degree – 4 years

Master degree – 2 years

Higher education in Taiwan is focused on technological and professional training with the main purpose of acquiring and perfecting practical and work skills.

International Students

The number of international students in Taiwan is expected to reach 150 000 by 2020. New programmes in English are being integrated in order to increase the number of foreign students, another motivating factor for international students to opt for Taiwan are the scholarships given out by the government or the universities themselves.

Tuition fees depend on what degree and program you want to study. Bachelor degree programmes cost between $1650 and $2000 a year, and Master degree programmes cost around $1700 to $2000.

In order to study in Taiwan you need a student visa. You are allowed to work up to 16 hours a week while you study, but you have to get a special allowance letter beforehand for work-study purposes.

Programmes

Some of the most desired programmes for international students are Engineering, Business Sciences, Art, Humanity Sciences and Social Sciences.

Rankings

There are 25 Taiwan universities in TOP 1000, according to QS World Ranking 2019. Here is a list of the best known ones:

National Taiwan University (NTU) #72
National Tsing Hua University #163
National Chiao Tung University
National Cheng Kung University
National Taiwan University of Science and Technology

Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan is a country on the Caspian Sea’s west coast. The country has been a member of the Council of Europe since 2001. Sometimes Azerbaijan is considered as a part of Europe, although according to the UN it is part of South-Western Asia because of its geographical location. The capital and largest city is Baku.

2016 stats show that Azerbaijan’s population is 9 705 643 people. The official language is Azerbaijani.

Economy

Azerbaijan has a mostly petrol-based economy. The large petrol deposits are the main factor for the country’s economy. The national currency is stable, and has since 2000 devalued just 3,8{b51566e8627956dd7176bce65bd99b7762fa8446801ca1a04bc410b7862ef367} to US Dollar.

An oil pipeline opened in 2005 and a gas pipeline opened in 2006 gave a boost to Azerbaijan’s economy. In 2014 the GDP was 75 billion dollars. There is a local joke that when you land in Baku, the first thing you sense is the smell of gas and money.

Universities

There are 49 higher education institutions in Azerbaijan – 38 are state and 11 are private which have programs in Azerbaijani, Russian and English.

Tuition fees for Bachelor degrees start from $1000, whilst Master and Ph.D degrees start from $1500.

Teaching Methods

Bachelor degree – 4 years

Master degree – 1,5-2 years

Ph.D degree – 2-3 years

After the financial boom in 2005 and 2006 Azerbaijan began renewing its institutions, including universities. The modernization of universities consists not only of building more and newer classrooms, but also improving the teaching methods. The old black chalk boards are replaced with newer interactive boards and lectures are replaced with more practice orientated ones.

International Students – STATISTICS

In Azerbaijan there are only 4000 international students. That may not seem like a big number, but it’s reasonable considering that it borders Turkey, where the tuition fees are much lower than in Azerbaijan.

Programmes

The most desired programmes at the universities are the petrol or other engineering which is due to the fact that 80{b51566e8627956dd7176bce65bd99b7762fa8446801ca1a04bc410b7862ef367} of the the GDP of the country comes from the petrol and related industries.

Rankings

Out of 49 universities in Azerbaijan 9 have found their way to the 2019 Times Higher Education ranking. Here is a list of the best universities of Azerbaijan:

Azerbaijan State University of Economy
Azerbaijan University of Architecture and Construction
Baku State University
Qafqaz University
Khazar University
Baku Engineering University
Western Caspian University
ADA University

South Africa

Republic of South Africa is a country situated in the southeast part of the Africa continent, it has shores on both the Atlantic and Indian Ocean. Republic of South Africa is famous for its diversity of cultures. There are many spoken languages, and 11 of them are official, 2 of the 11 are of European origin. South Africa has 3 capitals, administrative capital (Pretoria), legislative capital (Cape Town) and judicial capital (Bloemfontein). The largest city is Johannesburg. The population of Republic of South Africa is estimated to be around 58 million people.

Economy

Republic of South Africa is the most economically developed county in Africa and among the top 20 most developed countries in the world. 40{b51566e8627956dd7176bce65bd99b7762fa8446801ca1a04bc410b7862ef367} of the industrial African production comes from the Republic of South Africa. Tourism is one of the most important sectors with regards to economy. The tourism industry generates about 7{b51566e8627956dd7176bce65bd99b7762fa8446801ca1a04bc410b7862ef367} of the GDP. In 2002 more than 6 million tourists visited Republic of South Africa. Around 3{b51566e8627956dd7176bce65bd99b7762fa8446801ca1a04bc410b7862ef367} of the people are employed in the tourism sector.

Universities

Republic of South Africa has 25 state universities and 34 private ones – all in all 59. Out of those 59 universities 9 are included in the prestigious university ranking “QS World Rankings 2019”.

The tuition fees are varying according to the different universities, but in general they start at $2250 a year and can reach up to $5600 for bachelor degree. For master degree they range from $5000 to $28 000, while PhD degrees go from $900 to $3200.

Teaching Methods

Bachelor degree – 3-4 years

Master degree – 1-2 years

PhD degree – 3-5 years

The teaching methods comprise listening to lectures and keeping notes. Despite the outdated method of lecturing, the feedback from students is very important, that is why at the end of the lectures, the lecturer takes time to talk to the students and answer their questions.

International Students – Statistics

In Republic of South Africa there are only 60 000 international students, most of them come from Europe, North America and Asia. In order to study in Republic of South Africa you might need a Student Visa, it depends on your own nationality.

If you are an international student in Republic of South Africa and you want to work, you can but only 20 hours per week. Scholarships, which partially or fully cover the tuition fee, are offered to international students. They are mainly allocated based on income.

Programmes

Universities in Republic of South Africa offer more than 990 programmes for bachelor degree, over 1150 for master degree and a bit more than 80 for PhD. The most preferred programmes are Engineering, Agriculture, Ecology, Health-related studies, etc. In most South African universities, English is the default language of instruction whilst Afrikaans as a language of higher education is increasingly coming under pressure.

Rankings

Out of all 59 Higher education institutions in Republic of South Africa, 9 are placed into the prestigious QS World Rankings 2019. Here is list of those universities:

University of Cape Town
University of Witwatersrand
Stellenbosch University
University of Johannesburg
University of Pretoria
University of KwaZulu-Natal
North-West University
Rhodes University
University of the Western Cape

Japan

Japan is an island country in East Asia, located in the Pacific Ocean, east of China, Korea and Russia. Its population was 127 million in 2015. Tokyo is the capital city and the official language is Japanese. Japan is the best developed country in Asia.

Economy

Japan’s economy is the 3rd largest in the world with a GDP of 5,16 trillion US Dollars. The best developed industries are: Agriculture 2{b51566e8627956dd7176bce65bd99b7762fa8446801ca1a04bc410b7862ef367}, Manufacturing 35{b51566e8627956dd7176bce65bd99b7762fa8446801ca1a04bc410b7862ef367} and Service Sector 63{b51566e8627956dd7176bce65bd99b7762fa8446801ca1a04bc410b7862ef367}. Japan is a member of UN, G-8, OECD and the Asia-Pacific Economy Cooperation organization. The country is a leader in manufacturing technologies and machinery.

Universities

There are more than 1200 higher education institutions in Japan, split into 3 categories- Universities, Colleges and Technical Institutes, most of them being accredited. Out of them all only 250 are state, the other 950 are private or campuses of other international universities.

All degrees are being offered, Bachelor, Master and Ph.D. The tuition fees are ranging, for Bachelor’s they start from $6500, Master’s start from $8000 and Ph.D degrees start from $8000 and can reach $16 000.

Japan is one of the few countries to offer quite a big range and opportunities for scholarships. The government provides scholarships to applying students from all over the world, they cover not only the tuition fees, but also transportation, dormitory and more.

Teaching Methods

Bachelor degree – 4 years

Master degree – 2 years

Ph.D degree – 5 years

Lecturing at Japanese universities is very practical and individual. Each student is given care and assistance according to their own issues and needs.The universities offer a huge diversity of programmes to choose from, and in most universities you can arrange your own syllabus to suit your goals and desires.

Master’s degrees usually include research or term paper, or a combination of both. In addition to Master or Ph.D degrees, specialised certificates and diplomas are also offered.

International Students-Statistics

According to statistics from the Japanese Student Organization, during the 2018 academic year Japan had 280 000 international students which is an 11{b51566e8627956dd7176bce65bd99b7762fa8446801ca1a04bc410b7862ef367} increase from the year before, and the 5th consecutive year of rising numbers of international student. Most of the foreign students come from China, Vietnam, Taiwan, Republic of Korea, Indonesia and many more.

In order to study in Japan you need to obtain a student visa and health insurance.

Once enrolled you have the opportunity to do work-stuydy, but only if your job does NOT interfere with your studies.

Programmes

In Japan there are more than 500 programmes taught in English, split in more than 30 education fields, in over 100 universities. The most preferred programmes are: Social Studies, Business studies, Accounting, Medicine, IT, Robotics, Mechatronics and other engineering programmes are also very preferable because of the fact that the island country, Japan, is in 1st place in manufacturing and exporting technologies and machinery.

Rankings

44 of the best Japanese universities are placed in the 2019 QS World Ranking. Below is the list of the most renowned ones:

№23 The University of Tokyo

№35 Kyoto University

№58 Tokyo Institute of Technology

№67 Osaka University

№77 Tohoku University

UAE

United Arab Emirates is a country in Southeast Asia, situated in the Southeast part of the Arab peninsula. It consists of 7 emirates. The population is estimated to be around 9,5 million people, 80{b51566e8627956dd7176bce65bd99b7762fa8446801ca1a04bc410b7862ef367} of which are immigrants – 7.8 mil. The capital city is Abu Dhabi and the largest one is Dubai. The official language is Arabic.

Economy

UAE economy is ranked 32^nd in the world by GDP per capita. 85{b51566e8627956dd7176bce65bd99b7762fa8446801ca1a04bc410b7862ef367} of the GDP comes from petrol and natural gas export. UAE is the second largest petroleum producer in the Persian Gulf.

Tourism is also well-developed. Each year more than 10 million tourists come to Dubai, being attracted by the cosmopolitan city.

Universities

There are 116 higher education institutions in the United Arab Emirates, which include institutes, universities and campuses of international universities.

Teaching Methods

Bachelor degree – 4 years

Master degree – 1-2 years

International Students

There are more than 30 000 international students in UAE. Most of them come from the USA, UK, France, Canada, Australia and India. There are many international university campuses, offering high quality education. According to a British Council report, which is based on a study of international policy in higher education, out of 38 countries UAE is ranked 2nd for higher education quality and 5th for transparency and mobility.

In order to attract more international students authorities in UAE have replaced the 1 year permit visa with a 5 year one, in addition, at it is now easier to get permission to work and live in the exotic country.

Programmes

The programmes most preferred by international students are: Architecture, Engineering, IT for Bachelor’s degree and Business for Master’s degree.

Most of the programmes are internationally orientated and are taught in English.

Rankings

There are almost 30 international university campuses in UAE. Below is a list of the most renowned ones:

American University in Dubai –a private university with more than 2000 students from more than 100 countries, gives you the opportunity to study abroad, whilst keeping the American style of lecturing. Popular Bachelor programmes are: Engineering, Architecture, Design and Business. Master programmes in offering are: MBA, EMBA, MSCM, M.A. in Leadership and Innovation in Contemporary Media.
INSEAD in Abu Dhabi – one of the best business schools in the world (2nd place for MBA).

Master programmes are offered, alongside Executive Masters and PhD. The most preferred programmes are MBA, Executive MBA, Executive Masters in Finance and PhD in Management.

American University of Sharjah – private university, ranked 7th in the Arab region. Has a very multicultural environment with students from more than 90 countries. Bachelor and Master programmes that are being offered are in field like Mass Communication, Architecture, IT, Business Administration and Аrt.
Canadian University in Dubai

China

People’s Republic of China, or China, is the most populous country in the world with over 1.3 billion people and the fourth largest by territory. Its largest city is Shanghai and the capital is Beijing.

The official language is Chinese.

Economy

Nature resources, the numerous workforce and the the country’s policy are the core of the so-called “Chinese economic miracle”, which puts China in the number 1 spot for GDP and 2nd for size of economy. China is the World’s largest exporter and the second largest importer. Main industries in China are agriculture and manufacture. Tourism is also very well-developed, as China is ranked 4th in the world in that indicator.

Technologically is also among the global leaders, both in production and exports, in addition, almost every well-known large-scale blue-chup companies have their production outsourced to China. This in turn speaks volumes about China’s advancement, because trust is not easily won, especially on the international stage.

The textile industry is an important sector for China and, as is the case with technology companies, many leaders in the textile industry have their production outsourced to China.

Technologies and textile contribute probably the biggest share to the Chinese GDP.

Universities

There are more than 2500 higher education institutions in China, which are split into 4 areas – universities, professional colleges, Adult HEI’s and independent institutions.

There are both state- and private-owned institutions.

Teaching Methods

Bachelor degree- 4 years

Master degree – 2 years

In China education is practically orientated, the institutions have the resources and finances to do researches, innovations and development of new technologies.

The academic environment is highly competitive due to the large number of students.

International Students

China is the most popular country in Asia for international students, it is expected to even replace United Kingdom as the 2nd most popular destination. The number of international students in China is 500 000, most of them coming from South Korea. China attracts students in various ways – the opportunity to study the most spoken language in the world, the good reputation of Chinese higher education, scholarships for international students ($300 million per year), the work-study opportunity, the incredible Chinese culture, history, and traditions.

In order to study in China you need a student visa and health insurance.

Programmes

In most Chinese universities the language of instruction is Chinese, however in order to attract more international students, there are campuses of international universities being opened. In that way the number of Bachelor and Master programmes taught in English is increasing every year.

The most preferred programmes are Chinese philology, Asian studies, International Business.

Rankings

There are 6 Chinese universities placing in the top 100 university rankings, according to QS World Rankings 2019. Bellow is a list of the universities:

Tshingua University #17
Peking University #30
Fudan University #44
Shanghai Jiao Tong University #59
Zhejiang University #68
University of Science and Technology of China #98

South Korea

South Korea is a country situated in East Asia in the Korean Peninsula. With its population of close to 51 million people it ranks 27^th globally. The capital city is Seoul and the official language is Korean. South Korea is member of UN, G-20 and many more international organisations.

Economy

South Korea has a well-developed market economy, which places it on the 11th spot for GDP per capita in the world. The country is one of the Four Asian Tigers (Singapore, South Korea, Hong Kong, and Taiwan). Its economy is focused on exporting high-tech products, (mostly automobiles and electronics). The country is 5^th in the world by exports and 8^th by imports.

Universities

In South Korea there are 370 higher education institutions in total, which are split into public and private ones.

Teaching Methods

Bachelor degree – 4 years

Master degree – 2-3

The Medicine, Dental Medicine and Oriental Medicine programmes are 6 years long.

International Students

South Korea is one of the most preferred destinations for international students – there are 130 000 students studying now, with the tendency to grow up to 200 000 in 2023.

South Korea attracts international students with:

prestigious universities
tuition fees for local and international students are the same
hundreds of scholarships for international students, covering 30{b51566e8627956dd7176bce65bd99b7762fa8446801ca1a04bc410b7862ef367} to 100{b51566e8627956dd7176bce65bd99b7762fa8446801ca1a04bc410b7862ef367} of the tuition fees, 100{b51566e8627956dd7176bce65bd99b7762fa8446801ca1a04bc410b7862ef367} scholarship for Bulgarian nationals covering everything;
the work-study option (20 hours per week)

In order to study in South Korea you need to have a D-2 student visa, if you are studying an engineering programme, then you can get the D-2-7 visa, which allows you to stay in the country after you graduate to find a job.

Programmes

One of South Korea’s best strategies for attracting international students is to offer a big range of programmes taught in English – more than 1100 programmes taught in English, they are in the fields of technologies, engineering, and business.

Some popular programmes are: Linguistics, Civil Engineering, Business Administration, International Business, etc.

Rankings

5 of the South Korean universities place in the top 100, according to the QS World University Rankings. Below is a list:

Seoul National University #36
KAIST #40
Pohang University of Science And Technology #83
Korea Univresity #86
Sungkyunkwan University #100

Andorra

Principality of Andorra is a country situated in South-Western Europe, it is located between France and Spain. The capital and largest city is Andorra la Vella, the official language is Catalan. The population of Andorra is around 77 000 people, most of them being foreigners. Andorra is a member of The Council of Europe and UN.

Economy

The main industry of Andorra is tourism,it generates 80{b51566e8627956dd7176bce65bd99b7762fa8446801ca1a04bc410b7862ef367} of the GDP. Nearly 13 million tourists visit the country each year, attracted by country’s nature, numerous hotels and restaurants, and heavenly beaches.

Universities

Considering that there are less than 100 000 people living in Andorra it is understandable why there are only 3 universities. 1 of them is public and the other 2 are private.

The most prestigious of them is University of Andorra, which is public.

Teaching Methods

Bachelor degree – 3-4 years

Master degree – 2 years

PhD degree – 3-5 years

There is a triple educational system – French, Spanish and Andorran. The difference among those systems is only the language of instruction, respectively French, Spanish and Andorran. English is also offered as a foreign language of instruction.

International Students AND Programmes

One of the advantages of Andorra is that you can learn more than one foreign language during your studies, because besides the official Catalan language, French, Spanish and English are also used

The living costs and tuition fees are considered low. Tuition fees for Bachelor programmes are between 750-1800 EUR per year, while for Master programmes they range between 1800 and 3700 EUR per year.

You can study programmes like Business and Administration, Dental Medicine, Computer Science, Pedagogy and also Aviation.

Aviation is offered by the University of Andorra, this programme has been offered since 2015 and is accredited in USA and Europe. The training is 18 months long for Fast Pilot Course and 3 years to obtain a Bachelor Aviation Degree. The language of instruction is English.

Rankings

The most prestigious universities in Andorra are as follows:

University of Andorra
The Universitat de les Valls
Universitat Oberta la Salle

Indonesia

Indonesia or as it is officially called Republic of Indonesia is a country situated in Southeast Asia and Oceania and over the Malaysian Archipelago, in between the Indian and Pacific Ocean. It is composed of 17 500 islands and 34 provinces. The estimated population is 266 357 297, which makes it the most populous Muslim country in the world. The capital city is Jakarta and the official language is Indonesian. Indonesia is a member of G-20. Indonesia ranks 7th in the world by GDP.

Economy

Indonesia is one of the richest countries in the world in terms of natural resources.

Well-developed industries are:

Agriculture 21 {b51566e8627956dd7176bce65bd99b7762fa8446801ca1a04bc410b7862ef367}
Manufacturing sector 35 {b51566e8627956dd7176bce65bd99b7762fa8446801ca1a04bc410b7862ef367}
Service Sector 44 {b51566e8627956dd7176bce65bd99b7762fa8446801ca1a04bc410b7862ef367}

Indonesia’s GDP is estimated at 3.5 trillion US Dollars.

Universities

In Indonesia there are just over 3000 higher education institutions, split into 5 groups – universities, specialized colleges, institutes, academies and polytechnic academies. The tuition fees vary, depending on the university and the degree, but usually the fees are around £2000-£6000 for Bachelor and Master degrees, with PhD being a little more expensive.

Teaching Methods

Bachelor degree – 3-4 years

Master degree – 1-2 years

PhD degree – 3-5 years

Education as a whole in Indonesia has been undergoing huge changes in the last 10 years, each year more than 30 million dollars are being invested in its development. As a consequence of those investments, most universities have improved their services and offer their students more up-to-date ways of teaching, for example, they started cooperating together and organising events, they have guest lecturers, they do study researches and seminars.

International Students – Statistics

In Indonesia there are barely 15 000 international students, which is a very small number, considering Malaysia has just over 60 000 and Singapore – over 50 000.

The biggest part of international students in Indonesia come over from Malaysia.

Programmes

Indonesian universities offer more than 20 000 programmes and courses. The most preferred ones are Medicine, Pharmacy, Literature, Humanities, Islamic Studies, and Engineering.

Most of the programmes are being taught in the native, Indonesian language, but there are also many, which are offered in English.

For example, there are 14 universities in Bali, 2 of them being the most prestigious ones: Udayana University and Warmadewa University. They offer Bachelor and Master degrees and also a lot of programmes, some of which in English. The most popular programmes are Architecture, Business and Engineering sciences. Tuition fees range between $1800 and $2300 US Dollars.

Rankings

Indonesia has more than 3000 higher education institutions, despite that only 9 of them make it to the prestigious university ranking composed by QS World Ranking. Here are the universities:

Universitas Indonesia
Bandung Institut of Technology
Gadjah Mada University
Universitas Padjadjaran
Bogor Agricultural University
Airlangga University
Diponegoro University
Institute of Technology Sepuluh Nopember
University of Brawijaya

Malaysia

Malaysia is a country situated in Southeast Asia. Its capital is Kuala Lumpur and the official language is Malay. The country is comprised of 2 parts split by South Chinese Sea – West and East Malaysia. The west side borders Thailand and Singapore and the east borders Brunei and Indonesia. The population is estimated to be just over 32 000 000 people. Malaysia is a mostly Muslim country.

Economy

Malaysian economy is one of the fastest developing in Asia, with its steady growth of circa 6.5{b51566e8627956dd7176bce65bd99b7762fa8446801ca1a04bc410b7862ef367} per year. In 2018 the GDP was estimated at $1 trillion US Dollars, which ranks it 26^th in the world. Foreign investments also play an important part for its growth. There is unevenness in the welfare of the various ethnic groups. For example 1/3 of the population is Chinese but they own 70{b51566e8627956dd7176bce65bd99b7762fa8446801ca1a04bc410b7862ef367} of the country’s capitals.

Universities

Malaysia has over 630 Higher Education Institutions, of which 25 public universities, 60 private universities and 10 foreign university branch campuses; 420 active private colleges, 35 polytechnics and 80 public community colleges. The tuition fees are estimated to be around $5800 dollars per semester, or around $35 000 dollars for the whole duration if you enroll in a 3-year-degree programme.

Teaching Methods

Bachelor degree – 3-5 years

Master degree. – 1-3 years

PhD degree – 3-5 years

Education in Malaysia is 11 years, in order to get enrolled in a university you have to pass 1 additional year of education, so that 12 years of education is completed.

The primary language of instruction is the local one – Malay. Nevertheless, many universities offer programmes in English as a step torward improving the quality of education in Malaysia.

International Students – Statistics

More than a million students were enrolled in Malaysian universities in 2018, of which close to 200 000 were international students from more than 100 countries. Most of the international students hail from Indonesia, Brunei, Thailand and Singapore.

Programmes

Malaysian universities offer more than 250 programmes in more than 25 academic fields. The most preferred ones are Medicine, IT, Business Administration and Agriculture.

Rankings

There are only 13 universities placed in the prestigious QS University World Ranking. Below is a list of them:

Universiti Malaya
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
University Petra Malaysia
University Sains Malaysia
University Teknologi Malaysia
UCSI University
University Teknologi Petronas
Taylor’s University
Universiti Utara Malaysia
International Islamic University Malaysia
University Tenggara Nasional
University Teknologi MARA
Multimedia University

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