Study destinations

Five routes we specialise in — with costs, language requirements and what each one really involves.

Compare the routes at a glance

Route	Duration	Language of study	Language certificate to start
Romania	1 preparatory year, then the degree	Romanian	Not needed
Hungary	1 preparatory year, then the degree	English	Not needed (A2–B1 recommended)
Finland	About 1 pathway year in Finland	English	Depends on the programme
Germany	3 years of paid nursing training	German	German B1–B2 required
Turkey	Full degree (bachelor's to PhD)	Turkish or English	Not needed to apply

Last updated: September 2026

Romania

Romanian language preparatory year

What it is: An intensive one‑year Romanian language course. It is mandatory for international students who want a full degree taught in Romanian.
After the course: You can continue with a bachelor's, master's or PhD in Romanian at a university in Romania. The course aims for level B2.
Fields: Mathematics and natural sciences, engineering, social sciences, humanities and arts, and biological and biomedical sciences.
IELTS: Not required for this route.
Acceptance letter: The application is a request for a letter of acceptance to study, which you need for the Romanian study visa.
Documents: Usually passport, school or university certificates and transcripts with certified translations. Some documents need legalisation — we check this for your case.

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Hungary

English language preparatory (foundation) year

What it is: A one‑year English foundation (preparatory) programme at a Hungarian public university, for students who don't yet have the English level or study skills to start a degree.
Duration: Two semesters (one academic year), about 60 ECTS, with roughly 700–800+ hours of English teaching.
Who it's for: Students with a secondary school certificate (or a bachelor's for master's routes). A starting level of about A2–B1 is usually recommended.
Tuition: About €4,000–6,000 per year depending on the university, plus a one‑time application fee of about €100–200.
Start and deadlines: Courses start in September. Many universities close applications in spring, and some already in the autumn before — so plan early.
After the course: You continue into an English‑taught bachelor's or master's — usually at the same university after passing the final exam, or at another European university.
Visa: With the acceptance letter you apply for a residence permit for study purposes in Hungary.
Arrival in Budapest: For Hungary we go further than the visa: we stay with you until you arrive and help you settle in Budapest — getting to know the city, renting a dorm room or apartment, and other first steps.

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Finland

In‑person pathway year in Finland, leading into a degree

What it is: A pathway programme is a preparatory year of study on campus in Finland. You study alongside Finnish and international students and, if you meet the requirements, continue into a bachelor's degree.
Where and how: In person, at a Finnish university of applied sciences. You complete about 40–60 ECTS of first‑year or preparatory studies within one academic year, in English.
How admission works: If you pass the required credits with the required results, you get a study place in the degree programme — usually without a separate entrance exam.
Credits: Pathway credits are accredited fully or partly towards your degree, so the year is not lost.
Why it helps: It is a route into a Finnish degree for students who don't yet meet the direct admission requirements, and you get to know Finnish teaching and student life from the first day.
Costs: You pay the pathway fee and your living costs in Finland. After admission, degree tuition applies for non‑EU students; many Finnish universities offer scholarships that reduce it.
Residence permit: Because you study in Finland from the start, you apply for a Finnish residence permit for studies before the pathway begins, including proof of funds for living costs.

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Germany

Nursing training (Ausbildung) — paid, no tuition

What it is: Vocational nursing training (Ausbildung) to become a registered nurse — Pflegefachfrau / Pflegefachmann. It is generalist: you train for hospitals, elderly care and children's nursing.
Duration: 3 years full time: theory at a nursing school and practice in hospitals and care homes, ending with a state exam. The qualification is recognised across the EU.
Cost and pay: No tuition. You are paid during the training. In the public sector (TVAöD Pflege, from May 2026) the gross monthly pay is €1,490.69 in year 1, €1,552.07 in year 2 and €1,653.38 in year 3. Other employers pay similar or different rates.
German language: German is essential. For registered‑nurse training, level B2 is usually required; some schools and states accept B1. You need a recognised certificate such as Goethe, telc or ÖSD.
School education: At least 10 years of schooling (equivalent to the German Mittlerer Schulabschluss) or a higher certificate, which is checked for recognition. A health certificate is also required.
Visa: National visa for vocational training (§ 16a Residence Act). You need a training contract with the nursing school and a care facility; the Federal Employment Agency must approve. The training pay usually counts as proof of living costs.
After the training: After the state exam you can work as a registered nurse in Germany. In the public sector the starting salary is about €3,510 gross per month (TVöD P7, from May 2026).

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Turkey

University study — no language certificate, no age limit

What it is: University study in Turkey at bachelor's, master's and PhD level, with a wide choice of fields.
Language certificate: Not required to apply.
Age: No age limit.
Fields: A wide range of fields and programmes, so there is usually an option that matches your background.
Personal assessment: Every applicant's case is different, so we review your education, goals and budget individually and tell you which options fit you.
Application: We apply directly to the university for you and follow up until you receive your acceptance.

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All information on this page comes from official sources: university websites, collective pay agreements and German government information. Fees and rules can change each year; we confirm the latest details for your case.

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