German and Italian universities convert your grade to their own scales. About the Bavarian formula, the Italian 110-point scale and our free grade converter.
How to convert your diploma grade to the German and Italian scales Read more →
Everyone knows Chevening, DAAD and Erasmus Mundus. But many universities and foundations do not widely share their own scholarships. How to find them and what to watch out for.
Lesser-known scholarships: how to find universities’ and foundations’ own programmes Read more →
Every university asks for a different IELTS score. The most common requirements, band scores, what B2/C1 mean and what to do if your score falls short.
What IELTS score do you need? Real requirements for master’s and bachelor’s Read more →
Got an offer from an Italian university? Now you need to pre-enrol on the Universitaly portal. When, how and with which documents.
Universitaly pre-enrolment: the first official step to study in Italy Read more →
The most common form of proof of funds for a German student visa is a blocked account. The amount, the steps to open one and the alternatives.
Blocked account in Germany (Sperrkonto): what it is and how to open one Read more →
How many hours a week can you work while studying? A short overview of work rules for students in Germany, Italy, Hungary, Poland, the UK, Canada and other countries.
Working on a student visa: rules in 14 countries (2026) Read more →
A CV for study applications differs from a job CV. What an academic CV should include, when you need Europass and the most common mistakes.
How to write an academic CV: Europass or a free format? Read more →
Italy’s regional DSU scholarships (ER.GO, ARDIS, DSU Toscana, EDISU and others) offer international students tuition waivers, an annual grant and accommodation. We explain the application step by step.
Applying for a DSU scholarship in Italy: a step-by-step guide Read more →
A strong recommendation letter can set your application apart. We explain who to ask, when and how to approach them, and what a good letter includes.
Recommendation letters: who to ask and how? Read more →
What translation, notarisation and apostille mean for your diploma, transcript and other official documents, in which order they are done and what to watch out for.
Translation, notarisation and apostille: preparing documents for study abroad Read more →