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EU Study & Immigration Requirements

2025 Application Deadlines and Procedures

Applications & Deadlines

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.

2025 Application Deadlines and Fees

Category Finland (2025) Germany (2025) Denmark (2025)
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)
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)

Key Updates

For Latest Updated Information on the Official Websites of EU-Countries.

  • Germany: Blocked account amount increased to €11,532/year
  • Denmark: Minimum funds raised to €1,100/month
  • Norway: New financial requirement of NOK 137,907/year
  • Sweden: Extended processing times due to high demand
  • Finland: Revised visa fee to €360
  • Belgium: Flemish universities increased minimum tuition

Pro Tips

  • Norway remains the only country with free tuition (public unis)
  • Sweden offers the most flexible work rights
  • Germany's public universities still most affordable in EU
  • Apply early for Sweden (15 Jan) and Finland (17 Jan)

Financial Notes

  • In Finland: €9,600 required for 1+ year studies
  • In Belgium: Students can earn €7,290 tax-free
  • Belgium work quota: 650 hours/year (2025)
  • Belgium subsistence: €835 net/month (2025-2026)

Keynote

For Updated Information on the Official Websites of the EU-Schengen Countries

All financial amounts shown in EUR (converted from local currency where applicable).

We check official universities websites for program-specific deadlines if desired.

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