How to get into universities in Germany and the Nordics in 2026
Germany, Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Finland are among the most accessible options in Europe: low or zero tuition, English taught programs and internationally recognised degrees. The difference is that these systems do not look at grades alone. They value motivation, independence and how coherent your application is. In this webinar we show you exactly what those universities ask for and how to build a convincing file well ahead of time.
- What universities in Germany and the Nordics look for in your application
- What a convincing profile means for admission in these countries
- Which English taught programs exist and how to choose the right one
- How tuition, scholarships and real living costs actually work
- BONUS: A free 1:1 session with an Upgrade mentor already studying in Europe
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What you'll learn in 60 minutes
Germany and the Nordics
Germany, Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Finland. How each admission system works, what deadlines it has and which differences in cost and study style to plan for.
The steps to a solid application
From choosing the program to the motivation letter and translated documents. What you do at each stage and in what order, so you never miss a deadline.
Session with an Upgrade mentor
A free one to one session with a mentor who studies or studied in Germany or northern Europe: concrete feedback on your profile and your next steps.
Who's presenting the webinar
A graduate of the dual bachelor's in politics and economics at Sciences Po Paris and Freie Universität Berlin, now pursuing a master's in communication. She represented Romania at the European Commission in a Youth Policy Dialogue and co-founded a political NGO in Romania.
Insights you can apply right away
The universities
TU München, RWTH Aachen, KTH Stockholm, Lund, Copenhagen, Aarhus, Oslo or Aalto: what each one offers, which student profile fits and how competitive they really are.
An application that convinces
Here the winner is not whoever ticks the most activities, but whoever shows clear motivation, independence and a coherent story. We show you how that is built.
Tuition, scholarships and costs
In Germany and the Nordics tuition is low or zero, but living costs differ a lot between Berlin and Oslo. We look at a realistic budget and the scholarships you can access.
How to choose your program
There are hundreds of English taught programs. We give you the criteria to filter fast and how to check that a program really fits you before you apply.
What students who've been through it say
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