Transfering to a school in Europe?

<p>Has anyone done this?</p>

<p>Most European universities do not accept transfer credits. You would probably have to enroll as a first year student.</p>

<p>For more specific information, contact the Education Officer at the Consulate of the country where you’d like to study. They can help you find the information that you need.</p>

<p>I haven’t transferred to a European university, I am (Continental) European. </p>

<p>There is no uniform European educational system. The major difference with the US is that from day 1 students will only be taught in in subjects directly and indirectly related to their major. For example, students studying French will be studying all aspects of the French language and literature. Math, sciences, other foreign languages etc. will not be part of their program (when studying French). Needless to say that this leads to numerous frustrated students when finding out that they did not choose the right study in their 3rd year or so. They will have to start all over again. </p>

<p>Country by country you will need to find out what the possibilities are. Usually students from Continental Europe are only allowed to enter a university if they have the national equivalent of an IB diploma or the IB diploma itself. Specific countries may have specific (additional) IB requirements (like Germany). Usually no credit will be given for AP’s and courses taken at a college, but college courses may be included when determining the level of a foreign student (which should also be at least equal to the IB diploma). </p>

<p>Take care! Getting in in a Continental European university doesn’t necessarily mean that there is a fair chance of being successful. The first year may be used to separate the talented from the less talented. In my country it is not uncommon that a large % of students fail during their first year (when I went to university 50% studying economics failed and somehow I think that this % has not changed that much - by the way, this % was and still is a lot better in other studies). </p>

<p>Most universities have a website in English.</p>