Snapshot of a career in Europe

Why live in Europe?

If you’re ready for a challenge, living, studying or working in a European country may be just what you need to further develop your career. Europe is a unique continent bursting with cultural diversity where each country is delightfully different from its neighbors. This eclectic mix of cultures, languages, beliefs, history and demographics is the key to a cross-border and multicultural lifestyle that can only be found in Europe. From ancient landscapes and unchanging ways of life in medieval castles, palaces and forts to modern metropolises, creative centres and vibrant cities, Europe is a never ending journey in terms of opportunities and will enrich you with experiences. Whether you’re looking to follow a well walked trail or become inspired by the off-beat, the eclectic and the everyday type of experiences that you will find in Europe make it a special continent which will mesmerize you for years to come.

Why study in Europe?

One of the main attractions of studying in continental Europe is the sheer range of opportunities available to you. As diverse as they are numerous, the countries of Europe have a great deal to offer you in terms of international education. There are more than 4,000 Higher Education establishments in Europe, from ancient universities, some of which are nearly 1,000 years old, to the latest business schools and technical universities. Europe has a world-wide reputation as a centre of excellence in learning and year after year, European universities rank prominently among the top 100 in the world – time spent studying here could easily change your life!

Why work in Europe?

In recent years Europe has become a hot-spot for young professionals wanting to further develop their career as the continent offers cross-border working opportunities, employee-friendly environments, flexible working conditions, interesting cities, high standards of living, and ease of integration. The global war for talent has also pushed salaries and benefit packages up across Europe, making it a very appealing destination. And European companies aren’t thinking in terms of national borders these days, they are pooling their recruitment to include talents from all over the world – so opportunities are booming!

DID YOU KNOW…

• Europe is the world’s second-smallest continent in terms of area, covering about 10,180,000 km² but is the third most populous continent after Asia and Africa with about 11% of the world’s population.
• As a continent Europe currently has the world’s largest economy and is a major donor of financial and technical assistance to poorer countries. And although the EU represents only 7% of the world’s population, it accounts for a fifth of global imports and exports.
• Europeans established the world's first universities in the 1100s – The University of Bologna in Italy was the Western World’s first university, followed by the University of Paris, France and Oxford University, England.
• Europe is home to the most representative student organization in the world - The National Union of Students in Europe – EBIS – which representing over 10 million students and stands for the rights of students at a European level. http://www.esib.org/
• The European Commission created Europass to help people find a job in Europe. Europass is a free service that provides a standardized European format for CV’s, language skills and other qualifications. Europass removes the barriers commonly associated with moving to another country – making it easier for you to further develop your career abroad!