How to Compare Universities
To compare universities fairly, use the same criteria for every option: programme fit, admission requirements, total cost, language, scholarships, location, resources and application route.
To compare universities fairly, use the same criteria for every option: programme fit, admission requirements, total cost, language, scholarships, location, resources and application route.
The cost of studying abroad is the combination of tuition, housing, food, transport, insurance, travel and other expenses; the total varies by country, city, university and degree programme.
To find a suitable degree programme abroad, start with the subject and degree level, then compare programme content, language, tuition, admission requirements and deadlines using official university or national study portals.
International students planning to study in Germany should begin with programme research, then verify the specific university admission route, language requirements, costs and funding options. DAAD provides official programme, admissions and scholarship…
International students can research Hungarian degree programmes, admission requirements, application timelines, tuition and scholarship options through the official Study in Hungary portal and university websites.
International students planning to study in Türkiye should compare university programmes, admission requirements and funding options, then use official university or Türkiye Scholarships information for the current application route.
International students planning to study in Malaysia should compare official university and course information, verify admission requirements, estimate tuition and living costs, and use Education Malaysia/EMGS for current international-student and visa…
IELTS is used by many institutions to assess English proficiency, but each university and programme sets its own minimum score and section requirements. IELTS states that the overall band score is the average of the four section scores rounded to the nearest…
Since January 21, 2026, TOEFL iBT score reports use a 1–6 scale in half-point increments for section and overall scores. ETS says a comparable overall 0–120 score is also provided during a two-year transition period.
To compare study-abroad offers, evaluate the programme, net cost, funding certainty, location, academic fit, admission conditions and timing using the same checklist for every offer.