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Why Kastu?

20 years

of helping students get into universities abroad

8,000+

students we've helped get into university

100%

admission guarantee*

4.9 ★

Google rating.
300+ reviews

*The admission guarantee applies if you follow Kastu's recommendations on the platform and meet all admission requirements of your chosen study program.

 

 

Applying through Kastu vs. applying on your own

Kastu.eu is the free application platform for students with EU, EEA or Swiss citizenship who want to study in the Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark, Finland or Sweden. Applying to a university abroad can seem complicated – but only if you try to do everything alone. See how applying through Kastu differs from applying on your own:

With Kastu

On your own

1 form → 5 countries. Fill it in once in ~20 min.

You must use separate systems: “Studielink”, “Optagelse”, each university's own form. Documents are sent to each one separately. Confusing, slow and possibly expensive.

You are not alone. We check your form and documents, tell you what is missing and send your application to the universities.

The whole process and all documents are your responsibility alone. If you don't know the details or make a mistake, nobody corrects it – and you may have to wait another year.

100% admission guarantee. We point out errors in your documents before submission – follow our recommendations, meet the program requirements, and your admission is guaranteed.

No guarantees. A weak motivation letter, a mistake in your documents or a missed deadline – and you may be rejected. You find out only months later.

Everything in one place. Your programs, documents and application status – one platform + SMS and email reminders for every deadline.

Dozens of emails from different universities and systems – important messages get lost among hundreds of others or end up in spam. Miss a deadline – lose your place.

Help with finances and housing. Instructions and tips.

You have to figure out the government financial support system, the housing market and job options on your own – often the information is only in a local language you don't speak.

 Kastu ambassadors. They help you find your way in a new country – from a bank account to public transport.

Arriving alone in a new country, you have to open a bank account, find housing, understand public transport and solve everyday issues – without any help or anyone you know.

 No hidden costs. Our work is funded by EU institutions – you never pay Kastu anything, from your first click to your first day at university.

Even though the process itself is “free”, you may have to pay for document delivery, translations, a notary and other services – and if your application is rejected, the money is not refunded.

Students trust Kastu: 4.9 ★ Google rating. 300+ reviews!

 

I want to apply with Kastu

 

More about our advantages

Guaranteed admission!* Here is how it works
  • Kastu has partnership agreements with every university we represent. In 20 years of close cooperation, Kastu applicants have gained priority over other applicants.
  • We review your documents and send your application to the universities. After that you get an email and SMS about every university message – you read it and act on it, and if something is unclear, ask KastuGPT.
  • 100% admission guarantee if you follow our recommendations and meet the program requirements. If you apply to a university with high admission requirements, our team checks during the review whether you meet them and recommends adding a backup option – so your admission is guaranteed.

Only public universities at an affordable price

Kastu represents and offers studies only at public universities:

  • That offer free or state-funded studies (Denmark, Sweden, Finland).
  • Whose tuition fees are affordable (the Netherlands, Belgium).
  • Whose diplomas are recognized worldwide and which give you a top-level education.

We don't work with private universities because you often pay much more for the same quality (for example, €8,000–12,000 a year instead of about €2,700 a year at a public university in the Netherlands).

Free from start to finish

Kastu's work is funded by European Union institutions, so everything Kastu does for you is FREE:

  • Help choosing a program – study search, program descriptions on kastu.eu and KastuGPT.
  • Review and submission of your application to your chosen universities.
  • Document and motivation letter review.

There is no application fee, no admission fee and no hidden costs. Not when you apply, not when you get your admission letter – you never pay Kastu anything.

One of the most advanced application platforms in Europe
  • 1 form → 5 countries. You can apply to different countries at the same time and choose from more than 850 study programs.
  • You won't forget a document. The system automatically shows which documents your chosen programs need.
  • Notifications and reminders. You get an SMS and email about every new task and deadline.
  • Everything in one place. No need to log in to different university systems.

20 years of experience and international recognition
  • 20 years of experience – we have helped more than 8,000 students get into European universities.
  • We have visited 60+ universities – we know how they differ and what to look for when you choose.
  • We keep learning every year – we visit our partners and take part in training and conferences.

ICEF certificate (2009–2026)

For 17 years in a row the international education network ICEF has rated Kastu as an organization that meets the highest standards.

 

EAIE membership (since 2009)

We are members of the European Association for International Education. Every year we take part in its conferences and expand our network of partner universities.

 

 

They got in through Kastu too

 

 

 

Key questions before you decide

Is applying through Kastu really free?

Yes. Kastu's work is funded by European Union institutions, so the application form, document review and application submission are completely free – there is no application fee, no admission fee and no hidden costs.

From the application form to your first day at university, you never pay Kastu anything. Some universities may have their own fees (for example, tuition) – you will find them in the program description on kastu.eu and on the official university page.

What does the 100% admission guarantee mean?

The guarantee applies if you follow Kastu's recommendations on the platform and meet the admission requirements of your chosen program. During the review, Kastu checks that you meet the requirements of your chosen programs and, if needed, recommends adding at least one realistic backup option. You must submit correct information and all requested documents on time and complete the steps your chosen program requires.

The final admission decision is always made by the university.

Does Kastu decide on my admission?

No. The admission decision is made by the university. Kastu helps you choose programs, checks your form and documents, tells you which steps are missing and submits your applications according to each university's procedure.

Can I start if I'm not sure about my study program yet?

Yes. First you can browse the study programs, ask KastuGPT or visit the Career Center. You can start filling in the Kastu form and save it before you make your final decision.

What happens after I submit the Kastu application form?

The Kastu team checks your form and documents. If anything needs to be added, you get a clear task in your account or an email from our team. Prepared applications are submitted according to the procedure of each chosen university. After that, every university message reaches you by email and SMS – reading it and doing what it asks is your part; KastuGPT answers your questions 24/7.

You will find the whole process here: Application process.

Does Kastu help after I get my admission letter?

Yes. After you receive your admission letter, Kastu gives you information about the next steps for your study country and university: confirming your study place, housing, finances and preparing to leave. The official conditions and final deadlines are set by the university or the responsible institution.

 

 

 

 

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If you already know what you want to study, start filling in the Kastu application form. If you are still unsure what you want to study or where to start, ask KastuGPT – it's free and available 24/7.

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