Study in Europe

Chart Your Path to European Education

About Us

Open Academic Europe ry was established in 2012 in Finland, reg.number 208.988.

We dedicate ourselves to helping international students navigate their academic journey in Europe. From application support to relocation assistance, we are your go-to resource for a seamless transition to studying abroad.

We are based in Finland but function in all Schengen countries, lowering the treshold for those willing to carry out secondary or tertiary studies in The EU area.

Your European Academic Adventure

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Application Guidance

Your first steps include finding the right institutution of higher education - one that both welcomes you with open arms, and also meets your requirements. The variety is huge as it comes to the costs and to the entry entry conditions, and as with many issues in life, the most expensive option is not necessary the one with best academic value. We are here to assist you in making the choice between various countries and various institutions of higher education. Making the right choice will really make a difference in your life. We will also help you with the application process, ensuring you have all the necessary documents to apply to Europe's top institutions.

Visa & Residence Permit Assistance

Even with an acceptance letter from a well established school or university, it is often an arduous and sometimes outright scary experience to actually obtain your licence to enter The Schengen area. There are noticeable differencies in the application processes in different Schengen countries: sometimes you can apply straight for a residence permit, sometimes you first arrive with a visa and get your residence card only after arrival. Also, you will find the requirements with documentation and legalisation vary from country to country. The good news is, you don't need to tackle all those issues alone. Our expert team helps you with your study permit application, offering detailed advice and support to make the process as smooth as possible.

International Cooperation Projects

We active on many areas in order to create cooperation between foreign and European institutions of secondary and tertiary level education. Vocational study program schemes where early part of the studies are being carried out in your home country and only the final touch of the degree is produced in Europe, offers several edges in comparison with the traditional formula, where the students first apply and move to a totally new - and often very expensive - environment, with few contacts and little or no required language skills. We will be happy to tell you more about our approach to joint international study programs.

What makes Europe a good option for a place to carry out your studies?

A generally high quality of education, and stable, safe social and community conditions, international, a supportive atmosphere, and a fairly generous level of social security and services make Europe one of the most desired destinations for students from all corners of world.

Many universities and colleges also organize a number of courses and degree programs specified for foreign students. Usually, these courses are taught in English. Attending these multicultural, innovative study packages give you outstanding international career opportunities later on. For decades, European countries have invested in education, so it is usually a solid choice to take.

Is it expensive to study in Europe?

The costs for obtaining an academic degree in Europe as a foreigner, can cost almost anything. HIghest annual tuition fees alone go above 30 000 €, but a high quality education can also be acquired with a cost of 4 000 €, and below. Many institutions also offer you an affordable accommodation and other useful services. And in most cases, you are allowed to work part time during your studies, so you can earn at least part of the total costs.

How to receive information about the possibilities?

Most often there are two main sources of information: Most European schools and institutions of education have valid, updated information on their offerings and requirements, and each EU country has a national government migration office containing the most trustworthy data. The problem is, in many cases this information is both hard to find, and needs quite a bit of processing and interpretation.

We are here to make things a bit more simple. You are welcome to contact us directly - easiest done through email - but do also check our website for updates and news.

What are you required to enter Europe to study?

It is important to be very clear about all the different Prerequisites concerning tyour new studies in the EY area. Otherwise, you might end up going through a lot of trouble, and the just notice, that there were one or two issues you had missed, and consequently all the preparations were in vain.

The requirements vary quite a lot. Different countries have different rules, and the top universities have hig academic demands, while some colleges with lower status, accept just about all students with a high school diploma.

One important issue is, of course, money. Some institutions have high tuition fees, and in addition, you will have to be able to demonstrate a decent ability to maintain yourself during the studies. This might require a sturdy bank statement, or other documentation.

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Bangladesh: developping education and international recruitment in Sylhet City

11.5.2018

We have visited several times in Bangladesh during the last decade or so. While our main goal is to promote international cooperation in education and training, we have also been active in helping various organizations to recruit skillful and hardworking people from several Asian and Affican countries.

Private School Study in Ghana

4.3.2022

Open Academic Europe ry tokk part in the study on privately run primary and secondary schools in Ghana. This research included indepth look at the pricing levels, possibilities of Finland to help develop the school sector in general in Ghana. Our team also visited 12+ institutions of education, and met with authorities on both education and municipal governments.

Healthcare Sector Cooperation Between Asia and Finland

6.2.2024

One of the most acute issues in Finland - as in all Europe - is the ageing population and the ever growing demand of healthcare workforce. Consequently, for several years there have been various projects aiming at bringing nurses, doctors and other care sector professionals to Europe from Asia, where the population is a lot younger and there is a lot of awailable workforce in offer. This cooperation includes extensive measures on the education sector in both sending and receibving countries.