Designed for students, parents, and schools supporting young people, this live webinar unpacks the complex and varied world of European university admissions. Understand country-specific systems, strict deadlines, entry requirements, and how to build competitive applications with clarity and confidence.
Everything Parents Need to Know About European University Applications
Join David Hawkins, Founder of The University Guys, on Tuesday 10th November from 6:00-6:45pm GMT as he shares insider strategies and answers your questions live on applying to and standing out when applying to universities across Europe.
Introduction
Finish your degree with a strong foundation in a new language—and often at a fraction of the cost of other countries. Studying in Europe can be exciting, but navigating applications across countries such as the Netherlands, Germany, Spain, Italy, Ireland, and beyond can be complex. Each country has its own system, deadlines, admissions criteria, and expectations, from portfolio submissions to motivation letters and interviews. You may be wondering:
Where do I even begin?
Which countries and universities best match my goals?
What grades are needed to be competitive?
How do admissions decisions actually work?
This 30-minute webinar, followed by a live Q&A, will give you clarity, confidence, and practical strategies to navigate the European admissions landscape and help students find universities where they can truly thrive. Led by David Hawkins, Founder of The University Guys, this webinar draws on his extensive experience guiding families through Europe’s diverse higher education systems. David will share practical strategies to understand national systems, entry requirements, and application expectations, ensuring students can build competitive applications tailored to each country.
What We Will Cover
- How admissions processes differ across countries including the Netherlands, Germany, Spain, Italy, Ireland, and beyond.
- Entry requirements for competitive programmes such as Medicine, Business, and STEM, including how IB, A-levels, and APs are evaluated.
- How to write effective motivation letters and prepare for interviews, where applicable.
- Insights into course competitiveness and strategies to make applications stand out.
- Tuition-free and low-cost programmes, including guidance on planning for tuition fees and living costs.
About David Hawkins
David Hawkins, Founder of The University Guys, is the only Certified Educational Planner in the UK— one of fewer than 300 globally with this top-level university admissions advising qualification. He has extensive experience guiding families through the diverse and complex world of European higher education and understands the nuances of each country’s application process.
Why Attend?
This isn’t just a lecture—it’s a chance to ask your questions live and get advice that saves time, stress, and uncertainty. If you’re serious about having the competitive edge in European admissions, this is the session you can’t afford to miss.