<p>I'm interested in attending a European university. I'm leaning toward the Nordic countries, especially Iceland and Sweden. If you have the time I'd appreciate answers to my questions. </p>
<p>Does the United States recognize foreign degrees? What about other countries in Europe? Basically I want to know if attending a foreign university will affect anything if I want to attend graduate school in the U.S. (or Canada). Will I be able to find a job? If it's relevant, I'm going into environmental sciences.</p>
<p>From the University of Iceland's website: "The University of Iceland does not charge tuition fees. The university is open to all those who have completed a matriculation or the foreign equivalent." So there is no tuition, not even for foreigners? Is there a catch? Also, what would the foreign equivalent of a matriculation be? What are the minimum scores? I couldn't find much information on that.</p>
<p>I've noticed that (at least at the universities I've look into) Bachelors programs last three years instead of four. Again, I'm worried about whether or not this is equivalent/viewed as equivalent by American graduate schools and employers. Are there any other major differences? Do you think my high school education in the U.S. will have prepared for college at a European university?</p>
<p>Thanks to anyone who took the time to read!</p>