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nyone who has ever visited the Netherlands will know that it is a country where English is spoken widely and to an excellent standard. Top universities including the University of Amsterdam, Maastricht University and the University of Groningen are now attracting international students by offering full degree programs taught in English. What’s more, with fees of around €1,672 per year (a potentially massive saving on the £3,290 currently charged by most universities in the UK), study abroad in the Netherlands could be a fantastic option.


The Czech Republic may not be an obvious choice of study abroad destination but it offers more undergraduate degrees in English than the likes of France, Germany or Italy. Coupled with the fact that it is a relatively cheap European destination compared to many of its neighbours, you could find an English-language study abroad experience here that won’t break the bank. If you’re concerned you may not get the same quality of degree that you would get at home, one look at the QS World University Rankings® results and you’ll realize the top Czech universities offer quality as well as value for money.


Charles University in Prague is ranked 267 in the 2010 QS World University Rankings®, above more familiar names such as Loughborough University, Royal Holloway, and the University of East Anglia. Meanwhile, Czech Technical University, also in Prague, also offers several bachelor’s degree programs taught in English, mostly in the fields of engineering, technology and the natural sciences. English is widely spoken in Scandinavia, and with more institutions offering degree programs in English – coupled with policies of state-funded university education extending to international students - Denmark, Sweden and Finland also


provide excellent alternatives to university in the UK.


Further afield


Australia is an increasingly popular study abroad destination, with nine universities ranked in the world’s top 200. Though course fees may be a bit pricier than those in Europe, Australia offers more affordable living costs than those in the UK, and provides high-quality degree programs in all academic disciplines. Professor Sue Elliott, deputy vice-chancellor at The University of Melbourne, says a key focus of the university’s internationalization strategy is attracting high-quality students from around the world.


“In recent years, we have seen a growth in interest in students from the UK wanting to come to the University of Melbourne to study,” she says. "We expect the growth in student mobility will raise interest in overseas universities such as Melbourne. Good students are always looking for good study options and are prepared to travel to get them. And we will welcome them.”


Find out more about your international study op- tions and view the interactive QS World Univer-


sity Rankings® at www.topuniversities.com


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