Practical guides for international students applying to universities in the UK, the Netherlands, Germany and Spain. Each guide is written from official sources, such as UCAS, Studielink, uni-assist and UNEDasiss, which are listed at the end of the guide with the date we last checked them.
For an overview of a country, including how to apply and what it costs, start with the country pages: UK, Netherlands, Germany and Spain.
- University application deadlines: UK, Netherlands, Germany and SpainUniversity application deadlines in the UK, the Netherlands, Germany and Spain: official dates for 2027 entry where published, and how to plan.Read the guide
- Motivation letter for universities in Germany and the NetherlandsHow to write a motivation letter for a university in Germany or the Netherlands: check the programme's requirements, plan the structure, avoid common mistakes.Read the guide
- How to write a UCAS personal statementHow to write a UCAS personal statement for 2027 entry: the question format, character limits, UCAS rules on AI and originality, and practical advice.Read the guide