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One evening, you’ll hear several languages around the same table. You’ll realise you already feel at home with these new friends.
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Choose from over 850 programs in five European countries. Not sure what suits you? We’ll help you choose. When you decide to apply, we’ll take care of the whole process, from your documents to the day you leave.
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Why study abroad
Studying abroad will change more than your address
Classes will be just one part of your new daily life. You’ll learn plenty of important things outside the classroom too.
English will become part of your everyday life
One day, you’ll notice you’re no longer thinking about how to say something in English. You’re just talking.
You’ll learn to rely on yourself
You’ll manage your own time, budget and everyday life. One day, you’ll realise you can do more than you thought.
You’ll start building your career while you study
Projects, teamwork and internships will help you find out what you’re good at. You’ll gain experience before you graduate.
Application process
Anyone can get into university.It’s simpler than it seems
Grades often aren’t the most important thing. Many programs offered through Kastu don’t look at school-leaving exam results at all. What matters is finding a program that suits you and meeting its entry requirements. Kastu will help you choose one and take care of the whole application process until you leave.
Step 1. Choose a study program
Choose from over 850 programs. Not sure which one to pick? We’ll help you find a program that matches your interests and goals.
Step 2. Complete one application form
It takes about 20 minutes. One Kastu application form lets you apply for up to 20 programs in five countries.
Step 3. Submit the required documents
The application form will automatically show you which documents you need. You don’t need to have them all ready at once. We’ll check them before sending them to the universities.
Step 4. Receive your university offer
We’ll submit your applications, track their progress and remind you about important deadlines. When a university says yes, we’ll help you get ready to move abroad.
Student stories
They were once where you are now. Here’s what happened next
Some didn’t know what to study. Others wondered if they could get a place or manage life abroad. Over 100 students who got into university with Kastu have shared their experiences. Meet three of them.
Monika
“Not long ago, I didn’t even know what I wanted to study. A few months later, I already had my acceptance letter.”
I only knew that I wanted a program with more practical learning. Together with Kastu, I looked at different fields and found a program I’d never even considered. I filled in the application in one evening, and after that I got clear reminders about what to do and when. When I saw “You’ve been accepted”, I must have read that email five times. Now I’m studying something I’m really interested in.
Deivydas
“I thought that with my grades I had no chance of studying abroad. It turned out I had given up on myself before I even tried.”
I kept delaying my application because I expected lots of documents, tests and confusing requirements. At the consultation it turned out that for the program I’d chosen, exam results weren’t even the most important thing. Kastu checked my documents and reminded me about the deadlines, and I just took it step by step. When the acceptance letter came, my first thought was: “Is that it?” If I’d known it would be this simple, I would have started much earlier.
Wiktoria
“On my first evening, I seriously thought, ‘What am I doing here?’ A week later, I already had people to go to classes with and meet for coffee afterwards.”
Applying was not what scared me most. I was more afraid of being alone after moving abroad. The first few days felt strange: a new city, new people, everyone speaking English. But I soon realised that almost all first-year students felt the same. Slowly, I made friends and felt more confident speaking English. I began to believe I could manage on my own. Of course, I still miss home sometimes. But now I know that moving abroad was much scarier in my head than in real life.
Study destinations
Which country would you like to study in?
Compare tuition fees and funding options in five European countries.
Netherlands€2,694/yeartuition feesup to €1,240/monthgovernment fundingLearn more
Belgium€1,181/yeartuition feesLearn more
Denmark€0tuition feesup to €1,500/monthgovernment fundingLearn more
Finland€0tuition feesup to €1,130/monthgovernment fundingLearn more
Sweden€0tuition feesup to €1,250/monthgovernment fundingLearn more
1 Kastu form– 5 countries
More choice. Fewer forms to fill in. We’ll check your form and documents before sending them to the universities.
Before you decide
Feeling worried? That’s completely normal
Almost everyone has questions before studying abroad: about money, housing, English or life far from home. We answer them clearly and openly, so you know what to expect.
Tuition fees are around €1,200 a year in Belgium and €2,700 in the Netherlands. Students can apply for government funding in all five countries. Depending on the country, this can be around €1,000 a month or more.
You’ll also need money for housing, food, transport and other everyday costs. But you can pay for a large part of these yourself.
Depending on the country, if you work 8–12 hours a week, you’ll earn money and may also be able to get government funding. Students’ experiences show that this income covers normal monthly costs in many countries. In some cases, students can even save around €1,000 a month. How much you can save depends on the country and your spending.
The Finances section of the Kastu website gives you a clear comparison of all five countries.
When all the numbers are in one place, it’s much easier to see which country suits both your wishes and your budget.
Compare tuition fees, monthly costs and funding optionsStudents usually work around 12–15 hours a week and earn about €14–20 an hour. Depending on the country, working these hours may also allow you to receive government funding as well as your pay.
How much you earn depends on the country, city and type of work. Students usually work in the service sector or choose companies that offer flexible hours. They can usually plan this work around their classes and still have time to focus on their studies.
As an EU citizen, you won’t need a separate work permit. You’ll just need to register with the local municipality before starting work. Finding your first job may take some time, but you’ll have help. After you complete your Kastu application form, you’ll receive a practical job search plan created together with students studying abroad. Kastu will also introduce you to students already studying and working in your chosen country. You’ll know where to start and who to ask for advice.
Your first job may not be your dream job, but it can be your first real step towards independent living.
Find out how to get a job while studyingThe most common options are university accommodation or a room or flat shared with other students. The earlier you start looking, the more choice you’ll have.
Look for the Accommodation section on your chosen university’s page on the Kastu website. You’ll find out whether the university offers student housing, how to apply for it and what other options it recommends.
Kastu has created a detailed housing guide together with students studying abroad. After you complete your application form, you’ll receive the guide and contact details for students who are ready to help.
Your first place doesn’t have to be perfect. What matters most is having a safe place to live while you get used to your new life.
Find out where and how to look for housing safelyYou’ll study with people from different countries. English is not their first language either. If you have mainly used English in school lessons, it’s normal to feel nervous at first. But you’ll feel more confident each week.
Your lecturers don’t expect you to speak like a native speaker. What matters most is understanding the main idea, asking when something is unclear and saying what you think in your own words. Lecturers teach international groups, so they are used to different accents and levels of English.
You’ll hear and use English every day in classes, group work and conversations with other students. With time, speaking will feel easier and you’ll become more confident.
You don’t need to wait until you’re not afraid to speak. Confidence comes when you start speaking.
Find out how to prove your English levelBefore you leave, Kastu will help you meet other students going to the same country or university. When you arrive, you’ll already know people you can ask for help.
The first few days will be full of new things, and many other first-year students will feel the same. In your group, there will be students who are also living in that country for the first time, looking for friends and getting used to a new daily life.
Many universities also offer an orientation week, an international student office and a buddy program, where another student helps you settle in. There you can get help with your first practical questions and meet other students more easily.
With time, you’ll see familiar faces, find favourite places and build your own routine. What felt strange on the first day will soon become your everyday life.
You’ll start your new life independently, but not alone.
Find out how to deal with other worriesCompleting the application form does not mean you have to move abroad. Receiving a university offer does not mean you have to go either. Applying lets you find out if you can get a place on your chosen program. You still make the final decision.
When you receive your replies, you can compare programs, tuition fees and funding options. This will help you see which option suits you best. If you decide not to go, tell Kastu and the university in good time.
You don’t need to make your final decision now. First, find out what your options are. You can decide when you have more information.
Applying doesn’t take away your freedom to choose. In fact, it gives you more real options.
See how the application process worksKastu team
You don’t need all the answers to get started
There are real people behind the Kastu platform. They’ll answer your questions, help you choose a program and guide you through the whole application process.
VirginijaDargeStudyabroadcoordinator
KarolinaZebrowskaStudyabroadcoordinator
IvonaFalkievicProjectscoordinator