Study and Work in Europe

WHY STUDY IN EUROPE

There are more than four thousand higher education institutions in Europe, from top-level research establishments to small, teaching-focused colleges. Europe itself is no less diverse, extending from the Arctic Circle to the coast of Africa, where tiny principalities sit side-by-side with many of the world’s leading economies.

A fascinating destination, but which country should you goes to? Which university should you choose? What do you need before you leave? What will happen when you arrive? These are just some of the questions you’re probably asking yourself already.

Here we provide some information on some European countries, their universities and what it takes to live and study in them.

Use this site to find the university that suits you best. A well-informed decision will make your time abroad even more valuable.

 We provide information about this following Countries and Universities.

Germany	Norway
Finland	Sweden
Belgium	Italy
Austria	Denmark

 WORK IN EUROPE

Europe offers career opportunities on a global scale. The globalization of European business and the introduction of flexible labor policies have resulted in European organizations stepping up to the plate and successfully competing with US and Asian businesses in the global marketplace. This development, together with the enlargement of the EU, means that there has never been a better time to make the career move to Europe. And working in Europe will guarantee you experience a diverse and multicultural workplace. Working within an organization where people come from different cultural and educational backgrounds is incredibly stimulating. With so many cultures across the continent the only problem you will have is choosing which country to work in Europe.

But no matter what country you select, Europe always offers you a very exciting working environment. More than other parts of the world, Europe depends on the brains and the creativity of its people to guarantee its future prosperity and its model of society. It is that creativity, coupled with an entrepreneurial spirit within an innovation-friendly framework, which gives Europe an advantage in a highly competitive global economy. 

Here we provide some Information about work permits for European Countries and some other Countries like Canada, New Zealand and Australia.

RESEARCH IN EUROPE

Europe is a better place to live and work, improving Europe's competitiveness, growth and job creation while tackling the main current and future societal challenges. To do so, the Directorate-General for Research and Innovation supports research and innovation through European Framework Programmes, coordinates and supports national and regional research and innovation programmes, contributes to the creation of the European Research Area by developing the conditions for researchers and knowledge to circulate freely, and supports European organizations and researchers in their cooperation at international level.

 We provide recent vacant positions  PhD/Post Docs  in European Universities. 

PhD positions at IMPRS for Organismal Biology,Konstanz, Germany

The International Max Planck Research School (IMPRS) for Organismal Biology offers several fully-funded PhD positions. The IMPRSis based in southern Germany and is jointly organized by the Max Planck Institute for Ornithology in Seewiesen and Radolfzell and the University of Konstanz. Outstanding students of all nationalities with a deep commitment to basic research in Organismal Biology are invited to apply.

More than 25 internationally recognized research groups actively participate in the PhD program and offer challenging, cutting-edge PhD projects in the fields of:

• Behavioral Biology
• Ecology
• Evolutionary Biology
• Physiology, and
• Neurobiology.

For a list of all available PhD projects visit www.orn.mpg.de/projects.

All students accepted to the program will be supported by stipends or contracts. The program offers a dedicated teaching program, high quality research experience, and outstanding research facilities in an inspiring research and living environment. The working language is English. Each PhD student receives individual supervision and mentoring and is guided in her/his research work by a PhD advisory committee.

Deadline for the application is January 15, 2015. Interviews with the applicants are scheduled for Mid-March. Candidates accepted into the program may start latest September 2015. The Max Planck Society and the
University of Konstanz are equal opportunity employers.

Qualification: Applicants should hold a MSc or equivalent degree in biology or a related discipline at the point of enrollment.
Application: For the online application process visit www.orn.mpg.de/2383/Application.
More information at www.orn.mpg.de/IMPRS and www.facebook.com/OrganismalBiology.

PhD Studentiship in Food & Nutrition Toxicology Group,ETH Zurich,Switzerland

The Toxicology Laboratory of Prof. Shana Sturla, Department of Health Sciences & Technology, Institute of Food, Nutrition and Health at ETHZurich, has two open PhD Positions.

The research projects are at the interface of chemistry and biology. Objectives for one project are to develop novel bioanalytical strategies for biomonitoring DNA damage of cancer relevance. The research will combine techniques in analytical chemistry, nanotechnology and biochemistry. Objectives for a second project are to elucidate mechanisms of DNA adduct formation and processing in cancer cells and to relate the proficiency of the DNA damage response to chemical cytotoxicity. The research will combine techniques in chemistry and biochemistry. The project start dates are between 1 Feb 2015 – 1 July 2015 or an agreed upon date.

A successful applicant will have, or expect to obtain, an MSc or equivalent in chemistry, toxicology, pharmaceutical sciences, molecular biology or a closely related discipline. Excellent written and oral communication skills in English are needed. The individual should have a strong foundation of practical experience involving chemistry or biochemistry. Students with a chemistry-oriented background should have a demonstrated interest in biologically related sciences that is conveyed in their application. Likewise, students with a biology-oriented background should have a demonstrated interest in chemistry that is conveyed in their application.

For further information please contact Dr. Ioannis Trantakis at ioannis.trantakis@hest.ethz.ch (no application documents) or visit our website http://www.toxicology.ethz.ch.

We are looking forward to receive your online application. It should include a cover letter that describes research experience, scientific and professional/career goals and indicates an ideal starting date for the applicant. Moreover it should include an academic transcripts/list of courses completed or ongoing, including grades/notes and the CV has to include the contact information of three referees. Please do not include letters of recommendation with the application – these may be requested later. Please send it to: ETHZurich, Human Resources, Mrs. Nadja Lang, CH-8092 Zurich.

PhD student position in Experimental Geomechanics in Chalmers University of Technology,Sweden

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering works with every aspect of construction in the community – houses to live in, roads to travel on, and water to drink – from planning to maintenance, taking into account the environment, energy and economics. Analysis and problem-solving focus on the ways in which technology, humans and nature interact in society.

The Department has around 130 employees, divided between six research divisions and an administrative team, and is based at the Johanneberg Campus. When it comes to research and education, our Department is at the forefront, and through our work, we contribute to a sustainable built environment.

Information about the research/the project/the division
The current vacancy is within the division of GeoEngineering, which consists of three overlapping research groups: Geomechanics & Geotechnical Engineering, Hydrogeology & Rock Engineering, and Risk Management of Land & Water Resources. The group has unique laboratory facilities to study soft geomaterials in climate-controlled conditions and computational facilities incorporating the latest developments for computational work. We are looking for a doctoral student in the Geomechanics & Geotechnical Engineering group under supervision of Associate Professor Jelke Dijkstra. In our research we study the complex material behaviour arising from the particulate nature of natural soils and the associated coupled processes. Our main focus is on fine grained natural materials, such as soft sensitive clays. On the experimental side, we probe the material behaviour across the scales from small scale (micrometre) to large scale (meters). Subsequently, this information is used to develop novel constitutive models that are implemented in in-house and commercial computational codes. These are used for advanced modelling of geotechnical problems on soft soils, such embankments, foundations, slopes, deep excavations and ground improvement and compared with field monitoring results.

The current position is an experimental position related to the development of novel element tests at small scale to enable advanced non-intrusive measurement techniques, such as micro-tomography, dielectric spectroscopy, small angle x-ray and neutron scattering. Part of the experiments will be performed in collaboration with Dr Stephen Hall at Lund University using the world-class facilities in the Department of Solid Mechanics and at MAX-lab.

Major responsibilities
The aim of the proposal is to improve our fundamental understanding of fine-grained granular matter, such as quick clay, by experimentally studying the evolution of the structure of these materials on the micro scale for several controlled mechanical loading conditions. The applicant is also expected to contribute to the education at undergraduate or MSc level (up to 20 per cent of working hours).

Your major responsibilities are to pursue your own doctoral studies. You are expected to develop your own scientific concepts and communicate the results of your research verbally and in writing, in English.

Position summary
We are looking for a highly motivated and talented individual with experience/interest in design and development of apparatuses for material testing in a collaborative project between Chalmers and Lund funded by Vetenskapsrådet (http://www.vr.se/inenglish).

Full-time temporary employment. The position is limited to a maximum of five years.

Qualifications
To to qualify as a PhD student, you must have a Master's level degree corresponding to at least 240 ECTScredits or a 4-year Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Applied Physics or related subject. Additional experience with building equipment and developing control software and/or electronics is an advantage. The applicants are expected to be proficient in English (both verbal and written communication) in order to work efficiently in an English speaking research environment.

For more information and how to apply:
http://www.chalmers.se/en/about-chalmers/vacancies/?rmpage=job&rmjob=2607

Helmholtz International Graduate School in Cancer Biology,Heidelberg,Germany

The Helmholtz International Graduate School for Cancer Research at theDKFZ is an interdisciplinary PhD programme in which students conduct research at the forefront of basic, epidemiological and transnational cancer research. As part of the Helmholtz Association, the largest research organisation in Germany, the DKFZ has an international and dynamic work environment, providing students with access to state-of-the-art research facilities and exceptional faculties and resources.

Students complete a core curriculum covering the current state of cancer research, including seminar series and courses and the annual student retreat. All students are supported by Thesis Advisory Committees consisting of faculty members from the DKFZ, Heidelberg University and collaborating research institutions.

The next application deadline is 5th January 2015.

Please only apply by using our online application system: https://www.dkfz.de/en/phd-program/HowToApply.html

PhD Positions in Disease Modelling/Chemical Biology, Luxembourg

The University of Luxembourg has the following vacancy in the Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine (LCSB). Doctorale Candidate (PhD student) in Disease Modelling/Chemical Biology (m/f).

• Fixed-term contract 3 years, 40h/week
• Student status (start date: as soon as possible)
• Ref. I1R-BCM-PAU-14BATD

Area:
neurodegeneration, yeast disease models, zebrafish disease models, chemical biology

Tasks/Mission:
• Creation of yeast and zebrafish models of Batten disease (also known as juvenile neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis (JNCL), the most common neurodegenerative disease in children)
• Phenotyping of these disease models
• Chemical modifer screens in both yeast and zebrafish models of Batten disease
• Initial analysis of the mechanism of action of active small molecules

Profile:
• Master in Biomedical Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, Pharmacy, Bioengineering or a related discipline.
• Strong background in chemistry and molecular biology, as well as some knowledge in bioinformatics are expected.
• Previous experience with yeast and/or zebrafish will be considered as important asset(s).
• Flexible regarding research stays abroad.
• Excellent English writing and speaking skills are required.

Offer:
• Opportunity to participate in the development and integration of the recently created yeast and zebrafish platforms at LCSB.
• An exciting international research environment.
• The University offers competitive salaries and is an equal opportunity employer.

For further information, please contact:
Dr. Alexander Crawford (alexander.crawford@uni.lu) or Dr. Carole Linster (carole.linster@uni.lu)

Applications (in English) should contain the following documents:
• Cover letter (motivation for this position, past research experience and future interests) mentioning the reference number
• A detailed curriculum vitae
• List of publications
• Names and contact information of three references

Please apply online until 19th January 2015 via the following link: http://emea3.mrted.ly/isep

PhD Positions-Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics,Berlin,Germany

The Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics is an international research institute with approximately 250 employees, working in the field of medical genomics. A special focus lies on the genome analysis of man and other organisms. In the Mass Spectrometry Group (head: Dr. David Meierhofer) a PhD position,Code 14-26 M, is available immediately.

The research interest of our group is based in the field of mitochondrial pathologies. Furthermore, we provide mass spectrometry service for the entire Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics. Primary objectives for the candidate (f/m) include, but are not limited to: quantitative proteome and metabolome profiling of mitochondrial disorders.

Qualifications:
The applicant (f/m) should hold a master's degree/diploma in biology, biochemistry or a related field. The applicant (f/m) must show strong written and oral communication skills and a substantial interest in mass spectrometry. Expertise and hands-on experience, i.e., in quantitative mass spectrometry (nano-LC-MS/MS) with additional experience in sample preparation for proteomics and metabolomics, bioinformatics and cell culture techniques are highly desirable.
Candidates (f/m) with additional experience in the mitochondrial field will be given preference. Responsibilities will include the development and execution of experiments, data analysis, manuscript preparation, presentation of results, and working with collaborators and other members of the research team.

The position is limited to two years with the possibility of prolongation.

More information about the research group, instrumentations and recent publications can be found on ourMPI mass spectrometry web page:

http://molgen.iwww.mpg.de/69160/Mass_Spectrometry (Correct answers for the MS Quiz (see homepage) will give you a bonus!)

The Max Planck Society is committed to employing more handicapped individuals and especially encourages them to apply.

The Max Planck Society seeks to increase the number of women in those areas where they are underrepresented and therefore explicitly encourages women to apply.

Motivated and enthusiastic individuals are encouraged to send a full CV including references and a detailed cover letter outlining your particular skills, experience and relevance before January 11th, 2015 to:

Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics
Personalabteilung / Code 14-26 M
Ihnestraße 63-73
14195 Berlin
or via e-mail to: job-1426@molgen.mpg.de

PhD positions at IMPRS for Organismal Biology ,Konstanz, Germany

The International Max Planck Research School (IMPRS) for Organismal Biology offers several fully-funded PhD positions. The IMPRSis based in southern Germany and is jointly organized by the Max Planck Institute for Ornithology in Seewiesen and Radolfzell and the University of Konstanz. Outstanding students of all nationalities with a deep commitment to basic research in Organismal Biology are invited to apply.

More than 25 internationally recognized research groups actively participate in the PhD program and offer challenging, cutting-edge PhD projects in the fields of:

• Behavioral Biology
• Ecology
• Evolutionary Biology
• Physiology, and
• Neurobiology.

For a list of all available PhD projects visit www.orn.mpg.de/projects.

All students accepted to the program will be supported by stipends or contracts. The program offers a dedicated teaching program, high quality research experience, and outstanding research facilities in an inspiring research and living environment. The working language is English. Each PhD student receives individual supervision and mentoring and is guided in her/his research work by a PhD advisory committee.

Deadline for the application is January 15, 2015. Interviews with the applicants are scheduled for Mid-March. Candidates accepted into the program may start latest September 2015. The Max Planck Society and the
University of Konstanz are equal opportunity employers.

Qualification: Applicants should hold a MSc or equivalent degree in biology or a related discipline at the point of enrollment.
Application: For the online application process visit www.orn.mpg.de/2383/Application.
More information at www.orn.mpg.de/IMPRS and www.facebook.com/OrganismalBiology

Health Insurance for International Students in Abroad

Health insurance is not only a smart idea for international students to have but it can protect you from financial burden if an unexpected illness/injury should happen while studying in other country. Most students are young and healthy and will rarely have medical issues. But, it’s a smart idea to have a comprehensive medical plan in place to protect you.

Almost all Universities strongly encourage all students to maintain adequate health insurance coverage at all times. Easy, quick access to health care when and wherever needed is important for students to avoid disruption of studies. Furthermore, maintaining adequate health insurance coverage will prevent severe financial hardship should unforeseen major medical care be required due to accident or illness.

If you do not have health insurance, you may want to consider the optional policy the University has made available to enrolled students. It is a sickness and accident insurance underwritten by Nationwide Life Insurance Company and administered by Student Assurance Services.

When evaluating your plan, you must verify the following:

ü  Lab tests and x-rays

ü  Prescription drugs

ü  Hospitalization (including room & board, physicians' fees and surgical expenses)

ü  Outpatient hospital services

ü  Mental Health care

ü  Emergency room care

ü  Intercollegiate sports injuries (for those participating, your insurance coverage must meet the required minimum coverage amount)

Having health insurance has many benefits. It protects you and your family from financial losses in the same way that home or car insurance does. Even if you are in good health, you never know when you might have an accident or get sick. A trip to the hospital can be much more costly than you might expect.

So, every student must have a health Insurance while studying in abroad.

GMAT Test Information

The GMAT is the Graduate Management Admission Test, a standardized exam required by the majority of business schools to get the admission in Management programs because it provides a measure of an applicant's academic ability. The GMAT test does not include any questions that gauge your business knowledge.

Which countries use the GMAT Test?

The GMAT Test is used as a test of English and Mathematics at colleges and universities in the following countries:

USA

GERMANY

CANADA

Australia

New Zealand

The United Kingdom

And many other countries.

Where can I apply to take the GMAT exam?

You can apply to take the GMAT exam at any GMAT Administration Centre. For further details of your nearest centre, consult the GMAT official website:

https://accounts.gmac.com/Account/Register

How much does it cost to take GMAT?

The cost to take the GMAT exam is US $250 globally.

Where can I take GMAT?

There are many test centers around the world administer GMAT. Most test centers are run by the ETS Organization, or universities and language schools. Some testing centers also offer off-site testing for large groups by prior arrangement with GMAT. Contact your local examination center or visit http://www.mba.com/india/frequently-asked-questions/about-the-gmat-exam.aspx to find out where the nearest GMAT test center is located.

The GMAT consists of three main sections:

Section 1 – AWA: For the Analytical Writing Assessment, you will be asked to compose two 30-minute essays. The first essay will ask you to analyze a given argument; the second will ask you to analyze a given issue.

Section 2 – Quant: You have 75 minutes to answer 37 multiple-choice quantitative questions that come in two formats. Problem Solving questions (approximately 22 out of the 37 questions) are multiple choice math questions that ask you to solve for a specific value.. Data Sufficiency questions (approximately 15 of the 37 questions) ask you to decide whether or not you are given sufficient information to answer a mathematical question.

Section 3 – Verbal: You have 75 minutes to answer 41 multiple-choice verbal questions in three formats. Sentence Correction questions ask you to choose the most grammatically accurate sentence. Critical Reasoning questions demand that you assess the logic of short arguments. Reading Comprehension involves reading short passages and answering questions based on that particular passage. Each verbal question type comprises approximately one-third of the Verbal section.

Validity of GMAT: GMAT scores are valid for 5 years.

Scoring Pattern

ü  30-minute Analytical Writing Assessment (one writing task)

ü  30-minute Integrated Reasoning section (12 multiple-choice questions, most of which are multi-part)

ü  75-minute Quantitative section (37 multiple-choice questions)

ü  75-minute Verbal section (41 multiple-choice questions)

To know the format of GMAT test please follow this link

http://www.mba.com/india/the-gmat-exam/prepare-for-the-gmat-exam.aspx   

http://sem.byjusclasses.com/gmatpreparation/preparation3 

http://landing.mba.com/

GRE Test detailed Information

GRE, The GRE (Graduate Record Examinations) is a is the standardized test used to get admissions in various graduate schools or business graduate schools in various English speaking countries, especially the US and in some other parts of the world.

There are actually two GRE examinations.

ü  General Test: The General Test takes into account verbal reasoning, quantitative ability, and analytical writing skills. Almost all the universities accept the General test score and usually everyone opts for this test. It takes place round the year and you can choose your date according to your convenience.

ü  Subject Test: The Subject Test measures the achievement in a particular subject area or extensive background in that discipline. These tests are in the following areas: Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Literature (English), Physics and Psychology. It is conducted on a fixed date for everyone, more on the terms of an entrance exam. Mostly none of the engineers go for this.

Which countries use the GRE Test?

The GRE Test is used as a test of English at colleges and universities in the following countries:

USA

GERMANY

CANADA

Australia

New Zealand

The United Kingdom

Where can I apply to take the GRE exam?

You can apply to take the GRE exam at any GREAdministration Centre. For further details of your nearest centre, consult the GRE official website:

https://www.ets.org/gre/revised_general/register/centers_dates/

How much does it cost to take GRE?

Fees are set by test centres and vary from country to country, United States, U.S Territories and Puerto Rico – USD$140 For other locations including India  is $175 which includes Evaluation Report and up to four official score reports.

Where can I take GRE?

There are many test centers around the world administer GRE. Most test centers are run by the ETS Organization, or universities and language schools. Some testing centers also offer off-site testing for large groups by prior arrangement with GRE. Contact your local examination center or visit https://www.ets.org to find out where the nearest GRE test center is located.

How long does it take?

The GRE consists of three main sections:

ü  Verbal Reasoning — Measures your ability to analyze and evaluate written material and synthesize information obtained from it, analyze relationships among component parts of sentences and recognize relationships among words and concepts-30 Minutes/30 Questions

ü  Quantitative Reasoning — Measures problem-solving ability, focusing on basic concepts of arithmetic, algebra, geometry and data analysis-40 Minutes/28 Questions-30 Minutes/30 Questions

ü  Analytical Writing — Measures critical thinking and analytical writing skills, specifically your ability to articulate and support complex ideas clearly and effectively-30 Minutes/25 Questions

ü  One Experimental Section (30 min)

Validity of GRE: GRE scores are valid for 5 years. One can request a rescore up to 3 months after your test date

Scoring Pattern

ü  The total (maximum) marks allotted in GRE is 340

ü  Verbal Reasoning on a 130–170 score scale, in 1-point increments;

ü  Quantitative Reasoning also on a 130–170 score scale with 1-point increment

ü  Analytical Writing score on a 0–6 score level, in half-point increments.

Official scores are mailed in 10–15 days after your test date and GRE scores are valid for 5 years. One can request a rescore up to 3 months after your test date.

To know the format of GRE test please follow this link

http://www.majortests.com/gre/

http://www.tcyonline.com/GRE-Preparation/

Detailed Information about IELTS test

What is IELTS, The international English language testing system (IELTS) is the world's most popular English language proficiency test for higher education and global migration.

It can conduct by 2 organizations 1. British Council. 2. IDP. There is no difference between them; you can attempt any of the two depending on the slots availability.

What is the IELTS Test for?

There are two types of IELTS Test:
1. General Training

The General Training IELTS Test is mainly used to test the English skills of people who want to further their careers by working in a country where English is spoken as a first language.   

2. Academic

The academic IELTS Test is mainly used to test the English of people who want to take further or higher education courses at colleges or universities in a country where English is spoken as a first language. Although this website covers aspects of the General Training IELTS Test, the focus of the site is to help people prepare for the Academic IELTS Test.

Which countries use the IELTS Test?

The IELTS Test is used as a test of English at colleges and universities in the following 

countries:
Australia
New Zealand
The United Kingdom
South Africa
Canada

Where can I apply to take the IELTS exam?

You can apply to take the IELTS exam at any IELTS Administration Centre. For further details of your nearest centre, consult the IELTS official website:

https://www.ieltsidpindia.com/Candidate-Registration1.aspx

http://takeielts.britishcouncil.org/book

How much does it cost to take IELTS?

Fees are set by test centres and vary from country to country. Expect to pay around £115 GBP, €130 Euros or $200 USD.

Where can I take IELTS?

More than 800 test centers around the world administer IELTS. Most test centers are run by the British Council, IELTS Australia, or universities and language schools. Some testing centers also offer off-site testing for large groups by prior arrangement with IELTS. Contact your local examination center or visit www.iefts.org to find out where the nearest IELTS test center is located.

How long does it take?

The IELTS exam takes 2 hours and 45 minutes to complete, and consists of four Sub-tests in the skills of listening, reading, writing and speaking.

What is the IELTS test like?

You can choose between the Academic or General Training versions of the test. All candidates do the same Listening and speaking sections.

The test has four sections:

1.    Listening - 4 sections, 40 questions, 30 minutes

2.    Speaking - interview, 15 minutes

3.    Reading - different for Academic or General Training - 3 sections, 40 questions, 60 minutes

4.    Writing - different for Academic or General Training - 2 pieces of writing, 60 minutes

This site also contains vocabulary tests, including practice tests for the academic wordlist, as well as grammar tests that are relevant to IELTS.

Level and scores

Multi-level. You get a score between 1 and 9. Half scores such as 6.5 are possible. Universities often demand an IELTS score of 6 or 7. They may also demand a minimum score in each of the 4 sections.

When do I receive the results of my IELTS exam?

 You will usually receive your results within two weeks of the date of your test.

To Report the IELTS score to the Universities

You will receive only one copy of your Test Report Form (TRF), but IELTS will send a copy of your TRF to up to five (5) institutions or organizations free of charge through your IELTS organization.

To know the format of IELTS test please follow this link

http://www.ieltsessentials.com/prepare/free_ielts_practice_tests.aspx