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Is it really free to study in Germany? Do you have to know French to study in France? Is it more valuable to earn a college degree from the United States?

There are many fantastic options to earn your undergraduate degree around the world: English-speaking destinations such as Australia, Canada, Ireland, and the United Kingdom are a popular choice (especially for U.S. students), but you also can immerse yourself in English-taught programs in countries such as France, Germany, and Spain. Simultaneously, so many options can also raise so many questions!

To streamline your research, the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) put together this incredibly helpful Guide to International University Admission. In it, you will find 15 Country Profiles to explore and supplement your research about possibilities for your higher education. Give yourself at least an hour to read the guide carefully as you learn more about the college landscape in these 15 countries: Australia, Canada, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, The Netherlands, New Zealand, South Korea, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

For a point of reference on the bigger-picture questions, read our How to Develop a Great College List when Applying to Schools Outside the U.S. as you map out—yes, literally map out—your options. (Fun fact: we often open a map as we research schools!).

For each country in the NACAC Guide, you will find insightful information including: background information on higher education in the country, an overview of the undergraduate degree programs offered, academic calendar, useful websites, application guidelines, deadlines, application fees, admission requirements, documents required after acceptance, tuition and fees, housing, visa and other permits, work eligibility, and advice from experienced counselors.

In other words, you’ll get a great foundation to explore options for your undergraduate degree.

Our own helpful guide expands on some of the countries in the NACAC guide with specific universities, as well as other fantastic locations, such as Bulgaria, Czech Republic, India, and Malaysia. What’s even better news? Many of the universities within these countries cost 10,000 USD/year total. That’s right: tuition and living expenses included. Intrigued? Check out Schools That are Actually Cheap: Affordable Options Under 10,000 USD/Year.

Happy reading and researching!