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By Nick Harland

Planning to attend business school as an international student in Europe? Hear from three students who share their experiences and advice.

• Europe is home to some of the world’s most prominent business schools, spread across numerous countries.
• The region can offer a different study experience depending on which country you study in — but there are plenty of similarities, too.
• International students in the U.K., Germany, and Ireland share what it’s really like to study in Europe.

You never quite know what a new country is going to be like until you get there. And although researching your destination in advance can be helpful, nothing compares to the insights you gain from people who have been in your situation and then moved abroad to study.

We spoke with three international students in different parts of the region to learn their top tips for pursuing an MBA in Europe. Here’s what they had to say.

Applying: The Earlier, the Better
All of the students we spoke to reiterated the importance of applying for your MBA as early as possible. While early application is generally advised for all students, it’s critical for international students.

“As somebody coming from outside the country, you have to start the process a year ahead,” says Ananya Singh, an Indian graduate of the MBA programme at University College Dublin in Ireland. “So if you have to start the class in September next year, you need to start working on your application in August or September a year before. The earlier you are in the process, the better chance you have of getting a scholarship also.”

The full article is on the AACSB website.