Chapter 1
Global paths to higher education
Chapter 2
Deciphering the admissions puzzle
Chapter 3
Surviving the college classroom
Chapter 4
Life outside the lecture hall
YOUR GOAL
Master of Going to college
Ch 1 · Global paths to higher education
nic Global paths to higher education
Clear the runway, quiet down the sky! (quiet down the sky!) For the big exam, no planes can fly! (no planes can fly!)
nic Many European nations offer virtually tuition-free higher education to domestic and international students.
nic British universities require students to choose their specific course of study immediately upon applying.
Fun Fact
University history: The University of Bologna in Italy, founded in 1088, is widely considered the world's oldest continuously operating university.
Glossary
international student (noun)
A student who travels to a foreign country to pursue higher education. In 2023, nearly 7.3 million international students crossed borders to earn degrees at foreign universities.
A student who travels to a foreign country to pursue higher education. In 2023, nearly 7.3 million international students crossed borders to earn degrees at foreign universities.
Quiz
Which European country's high school graduation exam, required for university entry, is called the Abitur?
Quiz
Which high-stakes national college entrance exam is administered annually to millions of students in China?
Quiz
How long does a standard undergraduate bachelor's degree program take to complete in the United Kingdom?
Quiz
In what year did Germany officially abolish tuition fees for undergraduate students at public universities?