European University Admissions

From Paris to Zurich, Amsterdam to Munich... Crimson helps students reach their ultimate EU university admissions goals.

University selection

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Academic transcripts

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ECL mentoring

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Motivational essay

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Interview preparation

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Teacher references

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342

Offers to EU Universities

168

Offers to the Top 20 EU Univerisities

301

Offers to the Top 50 EU Universities

100%

Of Crimson students were accepted to at least 1 EU University

Why Europe and Why Crimson?

Continental Europe is becoming an increasingly popular study destination for students interested in academic excellence and the opportunity to experience the rich European culture (with the benefit of lower cost compared to most US or UK options).

Beyond their amazing locations, in recent years European institutions such as ETH Zurich have also been climbing up the world university rankings.

Don’t speak the language (at least not yet)? That’s not a problem, as there are hundreds of EU undergraduate programs taught in English

Read on to find out more about the EU application process and how working with Crimson can optimise your chances of admission.

Meet Our European University Admissions Strategists and Application Mentors

Crimson's global network of admissions strategists is comprised of education professionals across the US, UK and Europe who themselves have earned degrees from the very institutions our students aspire to attend. At Crimson, we pair every student with a strategist, tutors and mentors who specialise in the university system they're applying to — meaning applicants to EU universities are paired with a team of EU graduates who are familiar with the requirements and expectations of top EU schools.

01. University selection strategy

Our specialists will help you both wade through the seemingly limitless number of European options and understand how to navigate the diverse university landscape — which is vitally important given application processes can differ from country to country and from university to university.

Our EU experts will:

Help you to identify universities that align with your desired course of study and location
Focus on universities that align with your preferred teaching method eg: in English
Draft roadmaps for each selected higher education institution

To learn more, download and read our free eBook on Studying At World Leading European Universities below.

02. Academic transcripts and standardised test prep

Your high school grades/proof of graduation are/is the one application component required by all EU universities, but some do have additional academic requirements such as entrance exams or standardised test submission (eg: SAT or ACT). Covering all bases our EU program offers expert tutoring in: + High school subjects across multiple curricula including IB. + IGCSE/A-Levels and AP curricula via our online high school, Crimson Global Academy + SAT and ACT test prep + Specific European university aptitude test prep eg: the IMAT for medicine programs in Italy

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Top Universities in Switzerland
ETH Zurich and École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL)
ETH Zurich is Europe’s highest ranked university coming in at 14th in the world. Known for it’s science and technology focus, it has produced 21 Nobel laureates.

EPFL is one of Europe’s most vibrant and cosmopolitan universities which focuses on the natural sciences and engineering. Its alumni include CEOs politicians and astronauts.
Top universities in France
École Polytechnique and Paris Sciences et Lettres (Université PSL)
Paris’ École Polytechnique is a leading French institution combining top-level research, academics, and innovation at the cutting-edge of science and technology.

Paris Sciences et Lettres is made up of 25 higher education institutions and research centres in the Paris area. It counts 27 Nobel Laureates as it’s alumni.
Top universities in Germany
Freie Universität Berlin and Technische Universität München (TUM)
The Free University of Berlin is a full-spectrum university, comprising 12 departments and 3 Central Institutes that together offer more than 150 different academic programs in a broad range of disciplines.

The Technical University of Munich (TUM) is one of Europe’s top universities. It is committed to excellence in research and teaching, interdisciplinary education and the active promotion of promising young scientists.
Top universities in the Netherlands
The University of Amsterdam and Delft University of Technology
The University of Amsterdam is the Netherland’s largest university offering the widest range of academic programs/ It is research led and offers 20 different English-taught Bachelor’s programs.

TU Delft is the oldest and largest Dutch public technological university. Ranked 45th in the world, the university excels in SEM subjects such as engineering, environmental studies and architecture.

03. Extracurricular mentoring

Your extracurricular and leadership (ECL) mentor will help you build your CV or “portfolio of achievements” which is required by many EU universities.

This includes practical support in building on existing extracurriculars and creating new projects related to your intended area of study. Our support includes:

Extracurricular and Leadership (ECL) mentoring

Identifying and developing your unique personal interests

Recommending prizes/competitions that will resonate

Set ECL timelines, goals and tracking of projects progress

Crafting a well-set out CV/portfolio of achievements

Sourcing non-academic activities to enhance your application

Summer planning, internship advice & skill development

04. Personal statement / motivational essay support

Your EU essay mentors will work with you to build a motivational letter (the EU version of the personal statement) focusing on your academic passions and personal motivations. Our experts will help you brainstorm, build, edit and refine a motivational letter that both explores your past experiences and your future ambitions, encapsulating why your chosen university/course of study will best serve those plans. Interested in learning more about how the EU application process compares to those in the US and UK? Download our free US v UK v EU booklet to learn how the three compare.

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Meet our EU admits
Francesco S. University of Amsterdam
“Crimson was a great help not only in applying to different schools with intricate admission processes, but in choosing the right institution for my studies.

Without the attention and disposition of the Crimson team, I would have never found the ideal university nor would have been accepted to the best programs in the world for my area of study. I specially thank Mario & Carolina for their constant support and attention!”
Meet our EU admits
Daniel F. Maastricht University, the Netherlands
“The support I received from Crimson was unbelievable. Mario and the team couldn't have done a better job, they really put in 100% and I will remain forever thankful for them.”
Meet our EU admits
Sienna, New Zealand Trinity College Dublin BSc in Chemical Sciences
“When I received the offer to TCD, I was so thankful for Crimson’s help and support. THANK YOU! Honestly, Melissa helped me a tremendous amount! I’m so happy to have her as a strategist and as a friend!”
Meet our EU admits
Megan, South Africa Radboud University BSc in Biology
“Melissa worked with me on my applications to the Netherlands. The European team helped me every step of the way and I am so grateful. I was accepted to my dream university at Radboud University studying Biology and I can’t wait to move to the Netherlands in the Fall!!”
Meet Our Spain Admits
Mauricio, Costa Rica Accepted to Universidad de Jaén & Universidad de Valladolid, Spain
“Realmente no sentía claridad en nada de lo que estaba haciendo hasta que me asignaron con Raquel que apenas llegó lo primero que hicimos fue establecer un plan con los pies bien puestos sobre la tierra.

Con honestidad puedo decir que parte del mérito de que yo pueda estar por fin en España estudiando se debe a Raquel y el gran trabajo que ha hecho.”
Meet Our Spain Admits
Vivian, Germany BSc in Biomedicine, Accepted to Universidad Europea
“Acabo de visitar la UE y nos encanto. Ya me dijeron cuando son las jornadas de puertas abiertas y que las clases empiezan en 18. Ya estoy completamente matriculada.”

05. Admissions interviews

While not all EU universities require an interview, some institutions and courses require students to undertake 1 or even 2 interviews as part of the application process.

Our specialists are not only aware of which universities/courses require this additional step, but also how these interviews are conducted. Your interview specialists will help you:

Prep for all likely questions
Compose a list of questions you can ask your interviewer in return
Perfect your performance and lift your confidence through mock interview prep
Learn the art of improvisation so you are prepared for all questions that come your way

06. Teacher recommendations

While not all EU universities ask for teacher recommendations - some ask for 1, 2 or more. Our experts will know which universities and courses require these letters and will help your teachers draft the recommendations in the desired format. These letters should: