Prospective students applying to universities in Finland, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Belgium, and other Schengen countries must carefully observe the specific application periods for each destination. In Finland, the main admission period begins in early January, while Sweden accepts applications from mid-October to mid-January for programs starting in the autumn. Denmark offers two intakes per year, with deadlines typically falling in March and September, whereas Norway requires all applications to be submitted by December for studies commencing the following August. For Belgium, deadlines vary by university but are generally set between March and June for the autumn semester.
To avoid complications, applicants should begin preparing their submissions well in advance. This allows sufficient time for document verification, language test results (where required), and visa processing. Missing these deadlines may result in deferred admission by an entire academic year, as most institutions do not accept late applications.
All applicants are required to strictly follow the official tabulated schedule of application deadlines for EU-Schengen countries provided in the documentation below. Adherence to these timelines is critical for successful enrollment, residence permit approval, and accommodation arrangements.
Category | Finland (2025) | Germany (2025) | Denmark (2025) |
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Application Deadline | Fall: 17 Jan 2025 Spring: 15 Sep 2024 |
Winter: 15 Jul 2025 Summer: 15 Jan 2025 |
Fall: 15 Mar 2025 Spring: 1 Oct 2024 |
Tuition Fees (Annual) | €4,500–€18,000 | Public: €0–€3,500 Private: €12k–€35k |
€6,500–€20,000 |
Financial Proof | €6,720/year (€560/month) | €11,532/year (blocked account) | €13,200/year (€1,100/month) |
Visa Fee | €360 | €80 | €330 |
Processing Time | 8-12 weeks | 10-14 weeks | 6-10 weeks |
Work Rights | 30 hrs/week | 120 full days/year | 20 hrs/week |
Category | Belgium (2025) | Sweden (2025) | Norway (2025) |
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Application Deadline | Flemish: 1 Mar 2025 French: 30 Apr 2025 |
15 Jan 2025 | Fall: 1 Dec 2024 Spring: 15 Oct 2024 |
Tuition Fees (Annual) | Flemish: €2k–€13k French: €900–€4.5k |
€9,000–€17,000 | Free (semester fee: €80–€120) |
Financial Proof | €9,000/year | €11,400/year (€950/month) | NOK 137,907 (€12,000)/year |
Visa Fee | €190 | €160 | NOK 6,300 (€550) |
Processing Time | 6-10 weeks | 12-16 weeks | 8-12 weeks |
Work Rights | 20 hrs/week | Unlimited | 20 hrs/week (full-time in holidays) |
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All financial amounts shown in EUR (converted from local currency where applicable).
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