Country database
Are you ready to your next adventure to another country and you don't know where to start with all the boring paperwork? Would you like to get to know more about a country and what kind of possibilities it offers to young people? You are at the right place! The Eurodesk Country Database collects the most important information with useful links about European countries to help you out.
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AUSTRIA
BASIC INFORMATION
https://eacea.ec.europa.eu/national-policies/en/content/youthwiki/overview-austria
The Youth Wiki is Europe's online encyclopaedia in the area of national youth policies. The platform is a comprehensive database of national structures, policies and actions supporting young people.
https://broschuerenservice.sozialministerium.at/Home/Download?publicationId=29
Youth and Work in Austria The annual brochure Youth and Work in Austria aims to provide an overview of education, training and employment of young people in Austria focusing on the wide range of labour market policies available to young people and on changes and new developments.
http://www.jugendinfo.at/ueber-uns/about-us/
The Austrian youth information centres are specialised on the preparation and mediation of non-commercial information suitable for young people. Youth information services support young people in their development and provide free, up-to-date, relevant and understandable information. With these actions, our services and activities promote the empowerment of young people.
https://www.migration.gv.at/en/welcome/
The Federal Government‘s official information website on migration to Austria!
https://www.help.gv.at/Portal.Node/hlpd/public/content/118/Seite.11802001.html
Any information regarding registration can be found; website provided by the government.
https://www.help.gv.at/Portal.Node/hlpd/public/content/k507/Seite.5070001.html
Information for foreign citizens about living in Austria; website provided by the government.
STUDYING
https://bildung.bmbwf.gv.at/schulen/bw/ueberblick/bildungswege2016.pdf?6a8t77
A graphical abstract of the Austrian education system is provided by the Federal Ministry of Education
https://studyinaustria.at/
Information about studying in Austria by the OeAD
https://grants.at/en/
Austrian Database for Scholarships and Research Grants
https://www.berufsanerkennung.at/en/
I guide where to find the corresponding office for job/education/recognition/validation/nostrification
https://www.aais.at/
Recognition Information Application System (AAIS)
https://sprachportal.integrationsfonds.at/english
Language portal with information about courses, online tests, online exercises, etc.
INTERNSHIP AND JOBS
https://broschuerenservice.sozialministerium.at/Home/Download?publicationId=29
Youth and Work in Austria The annual brochure Youth and Work in Austria aims to provide an overview of education, training and employment of young people in Austria focusing on the wide range of labour market policies available to young people and on changes and new developments.
https://ifa.or.at/ or https://ifa.or.at/en/go-austria/
IFA supports young people and adults from all EU countries who would like to do a work placement or an experience exchange in Austria. http://www.berufskompass.at/startseite-desktop/#detail The youth compass supports young people finding a suiting profession; provided by the PES (German only)
https://www.arbeitszimmer.cc/
Youth platform by the PES about school, studying, training and apprenticeships
https://www.berufslexikon.at/
Job lexicon provides detailed job descriptions arranged by level of educational attainment
https://www.help.gv.at/Portal.Node/hlpd/public/content/37/Seite.370101.html
Au-pair information (German only)
https://www.wienxtra.at/jugendinfo/infos-von-a-z/au-pair-in-oesterreichau-pair-in-austria/#c16341
Au-pair information in English (provides by WienXtra; Vienna's Youth information centre)
https://www.jugendportal.at/sites/default/files/files/checkliste_jungeleute_0.pdf
Checklist internship (German only)
http://www.jugendinfo.at/publikationen/ferien-und-nebenjobsuche/
Brochure by the Austrian Youth information centres; summer- and part-time job search (German only)
http://www.jugendinfo.at/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/2_Jobsuche_Ferien-Nebenjobsuche_2016.pdf
Link collection of job platforms
VOLUNTEERING
https://eacea.ec.europa.eu/national-policies/en/content/youthwiki/2-voluntary-activities-austria
Youth Wiki Chapter Voluntary activities Austria
http://www.freiwilligenweb.at/
A website (German only) by the Federal Ministry of Labour, Health, Social Affairs and Consumer Protection provides all needed information about voluntary engagement in Austria (including rules and regulations, volunteering organisations and volunteering offers).
TRAVELLING AND ACCOMODATION
https://eacea.ec.europa.eu/national-policies/en/content/youthwiki/7-health-and-well-being-austria
Youth Wiki Chapter on health and well-being in Austria.
https://www.migration.gv.at/en/living-and-working-in-austria/housing/housing/
Accommodation information for migrants
https://www.migration.gv.at/en/living-and-working-in-austria/health/health-insurance/
Health insurance information for migrants
https://www.migration.gv.at/en/living-and-working-in-austria/austria-at-a-glance/transport/
Information about transport in Austria (motorways, public transport, railway, etc)
https://www.migration.gv.at/en/living-and-working-in-austria/austria-at-a-glance/the-social-security-system/
Information about the social security system that covers the following: prevention, sickness, incapacity for work/invalidity, maternity, unemployment, old age, death of a person liable to provide maintenance, survivors’ pensions, nursing care and social need.
BELGIUM
BASIC INFORMATION
The Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs
https://diplomatie.belgium.be/en/services/embassies_and_consulates
Information about legal procedures for foreign people coming to Belgium(VISA applications).
The Belgium portal
www.belgium.be
Official Information and services
Social Security
https://www.socialsecurity.be/CMS/en/coming_to_belgium/index.html
About Social Security for Foreigner
Brussels-Capital Region
https://be.brussels/living-in-brussels/expats?set_language=en
On this website, you will find information about living in Brussels-Capital Region
Federal Website
https://www.belgium.be/en/about_belgium/government/federale_staat
To understand Belgium (The communities, the Regions,..)
STUDYING
The Belgium portal at www.belgium.be is a source of exhaustive information on education in Belgium.
For French speakers, the French Community’s education portal (http://www.enseignement.be/index.php) is a source of practical information on education in French (FR) and it also publishes the school schedule. https://www.studyinbelgium.be/en provides information about studying in the French-speaking part of Belgium.
For Dutch speakers, the Flemish Community’s education portal (https://onderwijs.vlaanderen.be/en/education-in-flanders) provides information on the education system for Dutch speakers (NL) in the Brussels-Capital Region and in Flanders. https://www.studyinflanders.be/ can also help in guiding you in education in Flanders/the Dutch-speaking part.
For the German speakers, the German Community’s portal (https://www.jugendinfo.be/) provides information on education, work, going abroad,... and gives also information If you want to study in Germany or the Netherlands.
For more information about European schools, visit www.eursc.org. For information on international schools in general, visit www.ecis.org, which is run by the European Council of International Schools.
INTERNSHIP AND JOBS
Employment agency for Brussels Region - ACTIRIS: www.actiris.be
Employment agency Wallonia Region - FOREM: www.forem.be
Employment agency German Community - ADG: www.adg.be
Employment agency Flemish Region - VDAB: www.vdab.be
About work permits
https://www.belgium.be/en/work/coming_to_work_in_belgium/work_permit
In need of a list of interim employment agencies? https://federgon.be/index.php?id=4&L=1§or=7 has it. Only in Dutch and French.
https://www.jugendinfo.be/job/interim_agenturen.php - in German
Internship in Brussels: http://stagebruxelles.be/
VOLUNTEERING
http://www.levolontariat.be/informer-accompagner-et-outiller-pour-un-volontariat-de-qualite
The Francophone volunteering Platform.
https://www.acodev.be/lengagement-citoyen/volontariat-en-belgique
ACODEV is the French-speaking and German-speaking federation of development cooperation associations. Also has a list of where you can volunteer in Belgium.
https://pro.guidesocial.be/jobs/benevolat.php
The website of the psycho-medico-social sector in French with volunteering opportunities.
https://vrijwilligerswerk.be/
Looking for some volunteer work in your free time? If you’re from Flanders, this website from the Vlaams Steunpunt Vrijwilligerswerk vzw gathers vacancies for you and you can find other information about volunteering there, so check it out!
https://www.11.be/vacatures
Looking for volunteering job vacancies within Flanders, especially in the non profit and social sector? 11.be has mostly vacancies within Belgium, but occasionally there is a vacancy also for developing countries.
TRAVELLING AND ACCOMODATION
Accommodation:
http://www.immoweb.be
http://immo.vlan.be
http://www.immo-particulier.be
http://www.appartager.be
https://www.samenhuizen.be/
https://www.grenzecho.net/immo/page/2?oid=875
An overview of all hospitals in Belgium: http://www.hospitals.be/hospitals-map.php
Travelling by train: https://www.belgiantrain.be/en/
The Official Travel Guide for Wallonia (French-speaking part): http://walloniabelgiumtourism.co.uk/en-gb
The Official Travel Guide for Brussels: https://visit.brussels/en
The Official Travel Guide for Flanders (Dutch-speaking part): https://www.visitflanders.com/en/index.jsp?country=en_US
The Official Travel Guide for Eastbelgium (German-speaking part):
https://www.ostbelgien.eu/en
www.monenergie.be
The portal is a tool for comparing electricity and gas prices in Belgium. It will allow you to find the offer that best suits your energy consumption.
www.mesfournisseurs.be
For your installation in your new home, the site Mesfournisseurs.be will allow you to easily compare all the offers of different energy providers, telephony, internet, cable television and banking services
BULGARIA
BASIC INFORMATION
https://www.bulgariatravel.org - The official tourism portal of Bulgaria
https://www.flickr.com/photos/64068487@N04/ - Photos of Bulgaria
https://www.youtube.com/user/bulgariatravelorg - YouTube channel of the official tourism portal of Bulgaria
https://www.foreigner.bg/ - Tips and Tricks to live in Bulgaria , best advice and info for Expats
https://www.bulgarianproperties.com/living_in_Bulgaria.htm - Bulgarian Properties
https://sofiaglobe.com/2015/12/18/close-to-58-000-foreigners-live-in-bulgaria-eurostat/ - Number of foreigners living in Bulgaria
https://www.move2bulgaria.com/ - Make your move to Bulgaria a success
STUDYING
https://www.interhecs.com/study-in-bulgaria/ - Learn more about studying in Bulgaria
https://www.interhecs.com/universities/ - Universities in Bulgaria
https://www.interhecs.com/tuition-fees-bulgaria/ - Tuition fees
https://www.interhecs.com/student-loan-bulgaria/ - Student loan in Bulgaria - requirements, documents, deadlines
https://www.interhecs.com/admissions/education-in-bulgaria/ - A globally recognized diploma in Bulgaria
https://www.interhecs.com/student-life-bulgaria/health-safety-and-welfare/ - Student health, safety and well-being in Bulgaria
INTERNSHIP AND JOBS
https://www.az.government.bg/bg/prl/ - National Employment Agency
https://www.jobs.bg/ - The best Bulgarian job search engine.
http://www.jobtiger.bg/ - A popular Bulgarian recruitment portal.
http://www.buljobs.bg/- A site that collects job listings from national, regional, corporate and recruitment sites in Bulgaria.
https://www.careerjet.com/search/jobs?l=bulgaria - I’m sure you’ve heard of Career Jet. They have job search options for Bulgaria.
VOLUNTEERING
https://timeheroes.org/bg/ - Volunteering opportunities
TRAVELLING AND ACCOMODATION
http://www.bulgariatravel.org/en/Article/Details/4082/Transport#map=6/42.750/25.380 - Transport
https://www.sofiatraffic.bg/bg/transport/schedules - Sofia traffic and schedules of public transport
http://www.bdz.bg/bg/ - Bulgarian State Railway
https://www.centralnaavtogara.bg/#b - Sofia Central Bus Station
https://www.mfa.bg - The Ministry of Foreign Affairs
https://www.imot.bg/ - Imot.bg is full of real estate options.
https://pochivka.bg/ - You can often find some good prices on this site. You will need to translate it though if you don’t speak Bulgarian.
http://www.mh.government.bg - Ministry of Health
http://www.nhif.bg/ - National Health Insurance Fund
CYPRUS
BASIC INFORMATION
Civil Registry and Migration Department
http://www.moi.gov.cy/moi/crmd/crmd.nsf/index_en/index_en?OpenDocument
Citizen Service Centers
http://www.mof.gov.cy/mof/papd/papd.nsf/page50_gr/page50_gr?OpenDocumen
Government Web Portal
http://www.cyprus.gov.cy/portal/portal.nsf/citizen_en?OpenForm&access=0&SectionId=citizen&CategoryId=none&SelectionId=home&print=0&lang=en
Discover Cyprus
https://europa.eu/youth/cy/article/117/57806_en
Explore Cyprus
https://europa.eu/youth/cy/article/117/57804_en
STUDYING
Cyprus State Scholarship Foundation
http://www.cyscholarships.gov.cy/mof/ikyk/ikyk.nsf/index_gr/index_gr?OpenDocument
Academic Tuition Fees
https://www.jccsmart.com/Categories/18
State Institutes of Further Education, Ministry of Education and Culture
http://www.moec.gov.cy/en/state_institutes.html
The Cyprus Council for the Recognition of Higher Education Qualifications (KY.S.A.T.S.)
http://www.kysats.ac.cy/index.php/en/#
INTERNSHIP AND JOBS
Public Employment Service / Online system for job vacancies search
https://www.pescps.dl.mlsi.gov.cy/CPSWeb/candidate/f006w.jsp
Ways on finding a job
https://ec.europa.eu/eures/main.jsp?lang=en&acro=living&catId=7902&parentId=7706&countryId=CY&langChanged=true
VOLUNTEERING
List of accredited organisations
https://europa.eu/youth/volunteering/evs-organisation_en?country=CY&topic=&field_eyp_vp_accreditation_type=2&town=&name=&pic=&eiref=&inclusion_topic=
Office of the Commissioner for volunteering and non-governmental organisations
http://www.volunteercommissioner.gov.cy/volunteer/volunteer.nsf/voco02_en/voco02_en?OpenDocument Volunteering projects https://europa.eu/youth/volunteering/project_en
TRAVELLING AND ACCOMODATION
Cyprus Tourism Organisation, Accomodation
http://www.visitcyprus.com/index.php/en/accommodation-3
Cyprus Tourism Organisation, Transportation
http://www.visitcyprus.com/index.php/en/practical-information/transportation
Health and Safety
http://www.visitcyprus.com/index.php/en/practical-information/health-safety
Cyprus Health Services Promotion Board
https://www.cyhealthservices.com/
DENMARK
BASIC INFORMATION
https://www.nyidanmark.dk/en-GB
Official portal for foreign nationals who wish to visit, live or work in Denmark managed by The Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI)
The website has information and links to other relevant webpages about living, working, studying etc. in Denmark. You can also read about the Danish culture, design, society etc. The site is managed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
https://lifeindenmark.borger.dk/
The website is a practical guide relevant to your stay in Denmark - whether you are going to work or study. Lifeindenmark.dk is part of the common public portal borger.dk.
International Citizen Service (ICS) help newcomers to start your life in Denmark. ICS provides a authority registration process, information and guidance about working and living in Denmark. ICS/Work in Denmark is part of the Danish Ministry of Employment and member of European Employment Service (EURES).
STUDYING
The website has information about study options, admission requirements, quality assurance and the application process. Additionally, a quick guide to information about tuition fees and scholarships. The website is managed by the Danish Agency of Science and Higher Education.
http://studyindenmark.dk/live-in-denmark/learning-danish
As an international student or employee in Denmark you can take Danish language lessons free of charge. The language courses are offered by a network of private and public language centres.
INTERNSHIP AND JOBS
https://www.workindenmark.dk/Working-in-DK
Work in Denmark provides international jobseekers and Danish employers with the information, guidance and tools to find each other. Workindenmark is part of the Danish Ministry of Employment and member of European Employment Service (EURES).
https://graduateland.com/s/internships/denmark
Private website with a collection of available internships.
VOLUNTEERING
Volunteering.dk (a non-profit organisation) is a sub-site to Frivilligjob.dk – the largest portal for volunteerjobs in Denmark.
https://frivillighed.dk/foreningsportalen/the-association-portal
The Association Portal - Foreningsportalen (a self-governing institution) gives you overview and information about more than 500 regional and nationwide voluntary social associations in Denmark.
https://www.nyidanmark.dk/en-GB/S%C3%B8geresultater?query=voluntary%20work
Public page with rules and regulation for voluntary work in Denmark.
TRAVELLING AND ACCOMODATION
http://studyindenmark.dk/live-in-denmark/housing-1/how-to-find-housing
Page on the public StudyinDenmark-website with housing links
https://www.workindenmark.dk/Links/Housing
Page on the public Workindenmark-website with housing links
http://studyindenmark.dk/live-in-denmark/travel
Page on the public StudyinDenmark-website with information about transport and links to relevant websites etc.
http://um.dk/en/travel-and-residence/
Page on the official Ministry of Foreign Affairs website explaining the Danish visa rules etc.
https://lifeindenmark.borger.dk/Living-in-Denmark/Healthcare
Page on the public Lifeindenmark-website with information about health care etc.
FINLAND
BASIC INFORMATION
http://www.infopankki.fi/
A multilingual "information bank" about everything: moving to Finland, administration, permits, working, education, health etc.
https://finland.fi/
This is Finland: life & society, business & innovation, arts & culture, facts, stats & info.
https://www.suomi.fi/welcome-to-the-renewed-suomifi
Public services in Finland.
STUDYING
http://www.studyinfinland.fi/
Practical information about studying in Finland.
http://www.oph.fi/english/services/recognition
Recognition of qualifications.
http://www.finnishcourses.fi/
Studying the Finnish language.
INTERNSHIP AND JOBS
http://www.studyinfinland.fi/what_to_study/other_possitilities/training
Basic information about traineeships in Finland.
https://www.aarresaari.net/index.php?id=1&lang_id=1
Career services network of Finnish universities.
http://www.te-palvelut.fi/te/en/index.html
Information about working in Finland, services for jobseekers & vacancies.
VOLUNTEERING
https://europa.eu/youth/solidarity/
Information about volunteering funded by the European Solidarity Corps Programme.
http://www.nuorisovaihto.fi/in+english/
Allianssi Youth Exchanges
https://maailmanvaihto.fi/en/
Maailmanvaihto - ICYE Finland
http://www.kvtfinland.org/in-english/
KVT - Service Civil International in Finland
TRAVELLING AND ACCOMODATION
https://www.visitfinland.com/
The Official Travel Guide of Finland
https://www.vr.fi/cs/vr/en/frontpage
Travel by train.
https://www.matkahuolto.fi/en/
Travel by bus.
http://www.snk.fi/finnish-youth-centre-network.html
Finnish Youth Centres
FRANCE
BASIC INFORMATION
France.fr
www.france.fr/en
This portal is the official tourist website, which gathers all the practical information about France (Happening now in France, Places to go, Things to do, Plan your trip).
France Diplomatie
www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/coming-to-france
The Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs offers information about legal procedures for foreign people coming to France (VISA applications).
The French Government Website
www.gouvernement.fr/en/coming-to-france
On this website, you will find practical information about coming to France (VISA and customs, formalities for foreign students, living in France, the social security system, the Educational system, French culture and symbols…).
Numbeo
www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/in
Numbeo is a database of user contributed data about cities and countries worldwide. It provides current and timely information on world living conditions including cost of living, housing indicators, health care, traffic, crime and pollution.
STUDYING
Campus France
www.campusfrance.org/en
Campus France is the agency responsible for the promotion of French higher education and the welcoming of foreign students. This website offers information on the higher education institutions and programmes, the registration process, the cost of education, scholarships programmes
CIEP
www.ciep.fr/en
CIEP is the public institution for educational and training cooperation within the French Ministry of National Education, Higher Education and Research. It gives information on cooperation in education, French language, assessment and certifications, international mobility, etc.
Centre National des Œuvres Universitaires et Scolaires (CNOUS)
www.etudiant.gouv.fr (in French only)
The CNOUS seeks to make students’lives easier in many areas: food, accommodation, scholarships and grants, social and cultural actions, opening up to the world.
ENIC-NARIC
www.ciep.fr/en/enic-naric-menu/individuals-0
The ENIC-NARIC network helps foreign students to get their foreign qualifications, diplomas and trainings recognised in France.
Learning French
www.campusfrance.org/en/learning-French
Different ways to learn French on and offline.
INTERNSHIP AND JOBS
EURES
https://ec.europa.eu/eures/main.jsp?countryId=FR&acro=lw&parentId=0&catId=0®ionIdForAdvisor=®ionIdForSE=
®ionString=FR0%7C%20%3A&lang=en&app=0.13.0-build-2&pageCode=france
The EURES website is a mine of information. In the “living and working” section you will find all the information you need to know about the labour market, the living and working conditions, and regulations for a job or an internship in France.
Pôle emploi
https://candidat.pole-emploi.fr/offres (in French only)
Pôle emploi is the French national employment agency. You can consult job offers online, follow a course through the Emploi Store service, and ask a meeting with an officer at your job centre.
Business France
www.businessfrance.fr/en/home
Business France is responsible for fostering export growth by French businesses, facilitating international investment in France. It promotes France’s companies, business image and nationwide attractiveness as an investment location.
UFAAP
www.ufaap.org/en/organismes-agences-adherents/pour-partir-au-pair
All UFAAP approved agencies for becoming an Au Pair.
Wwoofing
https://app.wwoof.fr/hosts
Wwoofing opportunities in France.
CIDJ
www.cidj.com/emploi-jobs-stages/offres-de-stages (in French only)
The national Youth Centre, CIDJ, checks and lists internship offers in France.
ErasmusIntern
https://erasmusintern.org/traineeships
This portal brings together internship providers and students seeking an internship opportunity in France and abroad.
VOLUNTEERING
France Bénévolat
www.francebenevolat.org/associations
List of all volunteering organisations in France.
Volunteering in France
http://ec.europa.eu/citizenship/pdf/national_report_fr_en.pdf
Eu report about volunteering in France.
Agence du Service civique
www.service-civique.gouv.fr (in French only)
List of all civic service offers available.
European Voluntary Service
https://europa.eu/youth/volunteering/project_en
Database of all European Voluntary Service (EVS) projects available in France.
Work Camps for Young Volunteers
https://europa.eu/youth/fr/article/61/6282_en
Information on work camps and which organisation you can contact if you want to take part in one.
TRAVELLING AND ACCOMODATION
France.info
www.france.fr/en/places-to-go
A list of all places to discover in France and its overseas departments and territories.
Yestudent
www.yestudent.com
Cheap rooms from and for students (less than 30 years old).
Bedycasa
https://fr.bedycasa.com/logement/france
This is a matching portal for travellers looking for a room/flat to rent and hosts.
Appartager
www.appartager.com
If you are looking for a flatmate during your stay in France.
Fédération unie des auberges de jeunesse
www.fuaj.org/en
Network of youth hostels in France.
SNCF
https://en.oui.sncf/en
French train network.
Ameli
www.ameli.fr/paris/assure/english-pages
Health advice to follow depending on your situation (student, temporarily stay…).
GERMANY
HUNGARY
BASIC INFORMATION
Immigration and Asylum Office
http://www.bmbah.hu/index.php?lang=en
STUDYING
Information related to studying in Hungary in general
http://www.studyinhungary.hu/
Scholarships, Erasmus+ Programme, Internationalisation in Higher Education
https://tka.hu/english
INTERNSHIP AND JOBS
The most popular job portal
https://www.profession.hu/en
VOLUNTEERING
Forum of volunteers and NGOs in Hungary
http://www.onkentes.hu/
European Youth Portal
https://europa.eu/youth/volunteering_en
TRAVELLING AND ACCOMODATION
Student rent solutions in Budapest
www.srs-budapest.hu
Budapest rent
www.budapestrent.com
Public transportation
http://www.studyinhungary.hu/living-in-hungary/menu/public-transport.html
Health care and insurance
http://www.studyinhungary.hu/living-in-hungary/menu/formalities/health-care-and-insurance.html
ICELAND
BASIC INFORMATION
https://www.island.is/en/immigrants/
Information about residence permit, employmet, first days, Icelandic courses and important information
Icelandic Health Insurance
https://www.skra.is/english/individuals/moving-to-iceland/
Registers Iceland for those who are moving to Iceland
http://www.mcc.is/enska-forsida/
Multicultural Information Centre
https://www.inspiredbyiceland.com/
Very comprehensive guide to Iceland
Magazine in English about a lot of things going on in Iceland
STUDYING
Information about the Universities, requirements, programs, summer school, scholarships and more.
https://www.mcc.is/enska-menntun-forsida/
Information about the educational system, Icelandic courses and more.
INTERNSHIP AND JOBS
https://vinnumalastofnun.is/en
Directorate of Labour, work permits, job searches and more.
https://erasmusintern.org/traineeships
Internship search - put Iceland in the "Where" drop-down menu
https://www.gooverseas.com/internships-abroad/iceland
Internship offers
Au-pair, volunteering, language courses
Minimum wages is about 300.000 ISK, there's a 40 hour workweek, youth employment rates is roughly 6-8% because of compulsory education up to 18 years old.
https://statice.is/ has most of the statistics about Iceland and Icelanders.
VOLUNTEERING
EVS accredited organisations in Iceland
https://europa.eu/youth/volunteering/organisations_en?country=IS
SEED's
https://www.seeds.is/contact-seeds
Veraldarvinir
https://www.facebook.com/WFveraldarvinir/
AUS
Skógrætarfélag Íslands
Sometimes Nínukot has helpful links:
TRAVELLING AND ACCOMODATION
IRELAND
BASIC INFORMATION
Information you need to now BEFORE coming to Ireland:
Useful information on many life areas in Ireland for Irish and foreign citizens:
htps://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/
A guide to the rights of migrants in Ireland:
Support services for foreign nationals in Ireland
STUDYING
All you need to know if you move to Ireland to study
Third level student fees and charges
Useful information on studying and living in Ireland:
https://www.educationinireland.com/en/
Information and tips from the Irish Council for International Students
https://www.internationalstudents.ie/
Accredited English Language schools in Ireland:
Recognition of foreign qualifications in Ireland with information in Spanish, Portuguese, French, Polish and Irish:
https://www.qqi.ie/Articles/Pages/Qualifications-Recognition.aspx
INTERNSHIP AND JOBS
Important information you need to know before moving to Ireland:
Eurodesk information on important aspects of working and paying taxes in Ireland + some job portals
http://eurodesk.ie/workingie.html
Information and articles written by young journalists on how to look and apply for a job, write your CV, prepare for the interview and much more - specifically for young people
VOLUNTEERING
The national volunteer development agency and a support body for all local Volunteer Centres and Volunteering Information Services in Ireland; you can find here information on volunteering as well as current offers for potential volunteers:
Voluntary Service International (VSI) offers short and long-term volunteering opportunities in Ireland and abroad:
Current regular volunteering opportunities with NGO's in Ireland:
https://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/volunteering
TRAVELLING AND ACCOMODATION
Eurodesk information about transport and accommodation in Ireland:
http://eurodesk.ie/arrivingie.html
Useful articles on how to look for accommodation, information on tenants rights and obligations, what to pay attention to before signing a lease and much more:
https://spunout.ie/life/category/accommodation
Tips on cycling and travelling safely:
https://spunout.ie/life/category/life-mytravel
ITALY
BASIC INFORMATION
https://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/education/index_en.htm
European Citizens portal. The starting point to move around europe. Special section dedicated to youth and education divided by topics. Relevant information abouth your rights and opportunities.
STUDYING
https://studyinitaly.esteri.it/en/home_borse
It is the official website managed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. It gives practical information about the Italian educational system, courses and universities, grants and recognition qualifications.
This is the web portal managed by the Minister of Education. Here you can find information about the Italian universities, the courses and the tuition and fees. It is also possible to be oriented in order to make the right decision.Although there is the “English button”, some content may be in Italian.
This website is managed by Uni-Italia association. Its main aim is to promote the Italian higher Education and the mobility of foreign students and researchers towards Italian universities. The Association also assists students when they arrive in Italy and for the length of their stay. Every practical information can be found in the website.
The association mainly focuses on Asian countries.
http://www.esteri.it/mae/en/ministero/laretediplomatica/istituti_cultura/default.html
They are places for encounter and dialogue for intellectuals and artists, Italians living abroad and anyone wishing to cultivate a relationship with our country. The Institutes purpose is to promote the image of Italy and its culture, both classic and contemporary, through activities which include also the courses in the Italian language.
https://www.theitalianexperiment.com/
This website offers free Italian lessons for beginners. More in detail you can read stories for children (good for adults too), increase your vocabulary and improve your grammar.
INTERNSHIP AND JOBS
https://www.portaledeigiovani.it/canali/lavorare
National youth portal. On the portal there is a section dedicated to work opportunities in different areas, from seasonal work to aupair offers. There a section addressed to traineeship opportunities. The portal is only in Italian language
It is an inter-university consortium with the objective to facilitate and improve the access of young people to the labour market. In the section “Bacheca” (available only in Italian) there are several vacancies and opportunities.
https://www.cliclavoro.gov.it/
This is the official website directly managed by the Ministry of Labour. It gives practical information for those willing to work in Italy. All the vacancies can be found in the section “News”.
Website available only in Italian.
https://www.repubblicadeglistagisti.it/
It is an on-line journal born for giving interns a voice. In the section “Annunci” there are several vacancies for stages. It is required the registration for apply. Website available only in Italian.
https://ec.europa.eu/eures/public/it/homepage
It is the European job mobility portal. Here you can upload your Cv, search for opportunities and find a new job abroad. The website also gives a living and working guide for each European country involved in the project.
VOLUNTEERING
The Italian youth agency is the implementing body y of the European Commission ERASMUS + Program exclusively on the YOUTH sector (YOUTH). It's managing as well the Voluntary strand of the European Solidarity Corp.
https://www.portaledeigiovani.it/canali/volontariato
National youth portal. On the portal there is a section dedicated to volunteering in Italy and abroad. There are different sub sections on European Solidarity Corp, National Civil Service, Voluntary camps and International opportunities.
It is a website to look for NON Profit association in Italy. It is divided in three different parts: in the first (ENTI NON PROFIT) you can look for a Non-Profit association depending on your personal focus: regional – social cause – activities.The second part is devoted to philanthropy while in the third (RISORSE) there are studies, surveys and the Italian legislative framework of voluntary sector. Web site available only in Italian.
Vita – Non-profit online - Online magazine dedicated to the non-profit sector. If you wish to get involved in the social field but don’t know where to start, check it out!
https://www.serviziocivile.gov.it/
National Civil Service - participation in the national civil service is aimed at young people of both sexes and exclusively through voluntary membership.The site provides general information, and you can search for projects by association.
TRAVELLING AND ACCOMODATION
http://www.italiantourism.com/
Tourism in Italy - updated news, regional links and monthly itineraries to some of the undiscovered treasures of Italy.
http://www.fiab-onlus.it/bici/
Bicycle - The Italian Federation of Urban Cyclists and Bicycle Tourism (FIAB). This site is the reference point for travelling by bicycle. A lot of information about routes, meetings and anything you need to make your trip smooth. Includes links to other relevant sites.
https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
It is the Italian railway company. Trenitalia trains provide services across Italy, from high-speed journeys to regional ones. In the website you can find out more about trains, ticket information and timetable.
It is a private Italian railway company. It provides services across Italy, focusing especially in high speed journeys.In the website you can find out more about trains, ticket information and timetable.
https://www.bed-and-breakfast.it/en/
Bed & Breakfast Italian portal - Online guide for B&Bs in Italy. You can search directly by region or use the search engine. There is also a Last Minute section.
National camping organisation - Divided by regions and provinces you will find a complete list of campgrounds . To make your search easier there is a map of Italy. For each campsite you will get detailed information on services and a direct link to the website.
The A.I.G. - Italian Association of Youth Hostels - has as its institutional purpose the promotion of youth tourism. It offers the possibility to look for an hostel and to book a room in Italy.
Uniplaces is an innovative service for students that takes a fresh approach to booking student accommodation online. Good, especially, for big cities. Available in Italian and other languages.
https://www.dovesalute.gov.it/DoveSalute/search/portale?lan=EN
Dovesalute is an initiative of the Ministry of Health at the service of all citizens.The aim is to make Italian health care system more transparent, thanks to the sharing opportunities offered by internet. Dovesalute enables citizens to find the closest services.
LITHUANIA
BASIC INFORMATION
https://lietuva.lt/en/
General information about visiting Lithuania, living in Lithuania, do business in Lithuania.
http://www.govilnius.lt/about-us/
Go Vilnius – the official development agency of the City of Vilnius – provides visitors, investors, relocating talent, entrepreneurs and businesses with everything they need to know about our city.
https://www.renkuosilietuva.lt/en/
All information for foreigners and returnees
STUDYING
https://studyin.lt/
All information in one place about studying in Lithuania
INTERNSHIP AND JOBS
https://workinlithuania.lt/homepage/
Work in Lithuania
https://www.startuplithuania.com/
About startups in Lithuania
https://e-seimas.lrs.lt/portal/legalActPrint/lt?jfwid=-c3cv13g63&documentId=3c128c0120eb11e58a4198cd62929b7a&category=TAD
Law on safety and health at work
https://e-seimas.lrs.lt/portal/legalAct/en/TAD/5f0be3809c2011e68adcda1bb2f432d1
Law on employment
VOLUNTEERING
https://e-seimas.lrs.lt/portal/legalActPrint/lt?jfwid=1cdz0hg1n8&documentId=TAIS.412533&category=TAD
Law on volunteering
https://maltieciai.lt/volunteering/
Volunteering in Order of Malta Relief Organization in Lithuania
http://www.patria.lt/en/centers/volunteer-centre/#about-us
“A.C. Patria” volunteer’s center is helping young people and organizations find volunteering opportunities in Lithuania and foreign counties, is consulting on local and international volunteering questions.
https://www.lgl.lt/en/?page_id=239
Volunteering in national LGBT organization
TRAVELLING AND ACCOMODATION
http://www.maps.lt/
Maps of Lithuanian cities, address locator
http://www.muziejai.lt/Index.en.htm
Museums of Lithuania
http://www.lithuania.lt/en/
Official Gateway to Lithuania
http://www.travel.lt/
Lithuania – the Official Travel and Tourism guide
http://www.welcometo.lt/
Get information about Lithuanian cities and villages
https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/lithuania-visa/
Everything you need to know about coming to Lithuania and VISA information
https://traukiniobilietas.lt/portal/en
Lithuania railways
https://www.autobusubilietai.lt/?lang=0
Bus tickets in Lithuania
http://www.vilnius-tourism.lt/en/information/transport/public-transport/
Public transport in Vilnius
LUXEMBOURG
BASIC INFORMATION
www.justarrived.lu
The site that ishelping newcomers, expatriates and workers in their daily lives in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.
www.luxembourg.public.lu
The official portal of Luxembourg
www.guichet.lu
Its objective to simplify exchanges with the State
www.cij.lu
The website of the National Youth Information Center
STUDYING
www.cedies.public.lu
The institut that provides Information on Higher Education
www.uni.lu
The site of the University of Luxembourg
www.inll.lu
The national institut - school of languages
www.cij.lu
The website of the National Youth Information Center
http://www.men.public.lu
The website of the ministry of education. Information about how to apply for recognition of diplomas.
INTERNSHIP AND JOBS
www.cedies.public.lu
Financial aid for students from the State
jobs.youth.lu
The platform for student jobs
stages.youth.lu
The platform for student internships
www.accueil-aupair.lu
Au-pair information in Luxembourg
www.cij.lu
The website of the National Youth Information Center
http://www.adem.public.lu/fr/jobboard/index.html
A JobBoard is an online service offered by the National Employment Agency (ADEM)
Job search platforms:
Jobs.lu
monster.lu
VOLUNTEERING
www.volontaires.lu
National portal providing information about all the volunteering opportunities
www.benevolat.public.lu
The agency that provides informations about volunteering in Luxembourg
www.cij.lu
The website of the National Youth Information Center
TRAVELLING AND ACCOMODATION
www.appartager.lu
The site about flat sharing in Luxembourg.
www.youthhostels.lu
Information about hostels.
www.wfs.lu
Accomodation for students and trainees.
www.athome.lu
A complete list of real estate classifieds.
www.ont.lu
National Tourist office
https://www.mobiliteit.lu/
Information about railyway and bus network
www.cij.lu
The website of the National Youth Information Center
MALTA
BASIC INFORMATION
www.agenzijazghazagh.gov.mt
Aġenzija Żgħażagħ was established in February 2011 to promote the interests of young people and to provide assistance to youth organisations and young people in achieving their potential. The aim of establishing Aġenzija Żgħażagħ is to mainstream youth related issues and further develop youth services. It enables further investment in young people and helps them realise their potential. Aġenzija Żgħażagħ’s overall objective is to provide a coherent, cohesive and unified Government approach to addressing the needs and aspirations of young people
https://www.publictransport.com.mt/en/routes-timetables
Our bus route network connects Malta’s International Airport, and Cruise port to all major hubs, destinations and places of interest, and runs across both Malta and Gozo, providing visitors with an inexpensive and efficient way to make the most of all that the islands have to offer. Learn more about the journeys, fares and timetable.
https://www.visitmalta.com/en/home
Visitmalta.com is managed by the Malta Tourism Authority. Here you have found the information you require to help you plan a visit to the Maltese Islands.
https://identitymalta.com/
The mission of Identity Malta is to execute the functions and duties of the Public administration in matters relating to passports, identity documents, work and residence permits for expatriates, land registration and registration of public deeds, acts of civil status and individual investment programmes.
https://integration.gov.mt/en/Health/Pages/Public-Healthcare.aspx
The Maltese government provides comprehensive health care that is free at the point of delivery for all Maltese residents. It is funded by weekly social security contributions that all employers and employees pay (dependants are covered by employed family members). All Maltese residents are entitled to a full range of services in government health centres and hospitals. Foreigners who have moved to Malta are also entitled to public healthcare.All EU nationals who have a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) are entitled to free healthcare in all European countries, including Malta. This card can be obtained from the health department in your country of residence. Residents of the United Kingdom and Australia are entitled to free medical and hospital care in Malta for stays up to one month. This is due to a bilateral agreement between these two countries and Malta.
STUDYING
https://www.um.edu.mt/study
Serving students, scholarship and society, sustainably.Lying at the cross-roads of the Mediterranean, UM has been, over its 400-year history, the hub for international academic exchange on the island. UM is the leading higher education institution in Malta and its structures are in line with the Bologna Process and the European Higher Education area.
https://www.mcast.edu.mt/about-mcast/
Established in 2001,the Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology is the country’s leading vocational education and training institution. Six Institutes in Malta and the Gozo Campus, MCAST offers 180 full-time and over 300 part-time vocational courses ranging from certificates to Master’s degrees (MQF Level 1 to Level 7).
https://its.edu.mt/abouts-us-its.html
The Institute of Tourism Studies hopes to leave a positive, socially-sensible imprint on the life of its counterparts.
https://ncfhe.gov.mt/en/Pages/MQF.aspx
The Malta Qualifications Framework (MQF) assists in making the Maltese qualifications system easier to understand and review, and more transparent at a national and international level. The Malta Qualifications Framework is also a referencing tool that helps to describe and compare both national and foreign qualifications to promote quality, transparency and mobility of qualifications in all types of education.It is mainly referenced to the European Qualifications Framework (EQF) as well as to other non-European qualifications frameworks.
INTERNSHIP AND JOBS
https://jobsplus.gov.mt/
Looking for a job? Interested in a career change? Apart from helping you find the right match, Jobsplus can also offer you a variety of training programmes and schemes to achieve your employment goals.
VOLUNTEERING
https://maltacvs.org/resources/volunteer-centres/
Volunteering is one of the most important manifestation of social activity and active citizenship, which is becoming even more necessary in an age where traditional community functions may be weakening. To ensure that volunteer organizations are supported in their work, programs and services need to be offered in support of both the organisation as well as the individual volunteer.
https://maltacvs.org/vo-directory/
Voluntary Organisations Directory in Malta
TRAVELLING AND ACCOMODATION
https://www.visitmalta.com/en/getting-here
The Maltese Archipelago lies virtually in the centre of the Mediterranean Sea, some 93kms south of the Italian island of Sicily. Yet Malta is just a few hours' flying time from most mainland European cities and has excellent intercontinental connections. Choose from scheduled services or charter flights, many of which offer a convenient departure point from European regional cities.
https://www.visitmalta.com/en/plan-your-trip
Planning your trip to Malta should not be a difficult task, wherever you start your journey from.Being an archipelago in the middle of the Mediterranean limits the options of how one can get to the Maltese Islands to two: by air or by sea.
https://www.visitmalta.com/en/where-to-stay
The options regarding where to stay are numerous and varied. There are hotels and aparthotels of varying categories. There are farmhouses and villas. There are self-catering apartments, guesthouses and hostels. You can stay with a host family or go for a timeshare property. The choices are endless.
PORTUGAL
BASIC INFORMATION
EU immigration Portal
http://ec.europa.eu/immigration/eu-immigration-portal-home_en
Access from a central point to the services and information of public administration
https://www.portaldocidadao.pt/en
High Commission for Migration
https://www.acm.gov.pt/68
STUDYING
Centralized information for students and researchers
https://www.study-research.pt/
Useful information from governamental institutions
http://www.dges.gov.pt/en/pagina/mobility-portugal?plid=1539
ENIC-NARIC Portugal: all about the recognition of qualifications
http://www.enic-naric.net/portugal.aspx
High Commission for Migration
https://www.acm.gov.pt/68
INTERNSHIP AND JOBS
EURES Network
http://ec.europa.eu/social/main.jsp?catId=993&langId=en
Migrant Information Portal
http://www.imigrante.pt/PagesEN/
High Commission for Migration
https://www.acm.gov.pt/68
AICEP - Invest in Portugal
http://www.portugalglobal.pt/EN/Pages/Index.aspx
VOLUNTEERING
Volunteering programmes
http://www.juventude.gov.pt/Voluntariado/Paginas/default.aspx
TRAVELLING AND ACCOMODATION
All you need to know about the best spots to visit in Portugal
https://www.visitportugal.com/en#
Useful information for tourists
https://www.visitportugal.com/en/sobre-portugal/info-util
High Commission for Migration
https://www.acm.gov.pt/68
ROMANIA
BASIC INFORMATION
https://eacea.ec.europa.eu/national-policies/en/content/youthwiki/overview-romania#
The Youth Wiki is Europe's online encyclopedia in the area of national youth policies. The platform is a comprehensive database on national structures, policies and actions supporting young people.
http://igi.mai.gov.ro/en
The Government official website on migration, asylum and foreigners’ integration.
https://www.internations.org/romania-expats/guide
Expats guide for working and living in Romania.
STUDYING
https://edu.ro/
This is the website of the Ministry of Education in Romania and contain information about the Romania’s education system.
https://www.studyinromania.gov.ro/fp/index.php?
Information about studying in Romania by the Executive Agency for Higher Education, Research, Development and Innovation Funding (UEFISCDI).
https://www.mae.ro/en/node/10251
Information about scholarship programme offered by the Romanian state, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
https://www.icr.ro/
The Romanian Cultural Institute aims to represent, promote and protect the national culture and civilization at home and abroad. The website has information about scholarships offered by ICR for foreign researchers and other scholarships.
https://www.icr.ro/categorii/cursuri
The Romanian Cultural Institute organizes Romanian language courses for foreigners.
http://centrul-ariel.ro/
Foreign Language Center Ariel is a department of the Faculty of Foreign Languages and Literatures within the University of Bucharest, which organizes foreign language courses and also Romanian language courses, for different levels, throughout the school year.
https://www.cnred.edu.ro/
National Centre for Recognition and Equivalence of Diplomas (CNRED) helps students to get recognition and equivalence of diplomas obtained abroad. CNRED is a member of the ERIC-NARIC network which helps foreign students to get their foreign qualifications, diplomas and trainings recognized in Romania.
http://site.anc.edu.ro/
National Qualification Authority regulates the National Qualifications Framework and coordinates the continuing education and training for adults.
INTERNSHIP AND JOBS
https://ec.europa.eu/eures/main.jsp?countryId=RO&acro=lw&lang=en&parentId=0&catId=0®ionIdForAdvisor=®ionIdForSE=®ionString=RO0|%20:
The European Job Mobility Portal (EURES) offers practical information about facts and labor market on each European country. The section Living & Working offers information about labor market, the living and working conditions and regulations for jobs or internships in Romania.
https://www.anofm.ro/?agentie=ANOFM&page=0
The National Agency for Employment (ANOFM) aims to stimulate employment, prevent unemployment, stimulate the participation of people seeking a job at vocational training courses, facilitate the free movement of workers.
https://www.anofm.ro/eures/index.html?categeures=1&subcategeures=1
The EURES Romania provides information, counseling and job matching services to employers wishing to recruit workers from other European state and to jobseekers interested to find a job in European countries.
https://programedeinternship.ro/
The employment website https://www.hipo.ro/ has a dedicated page for internships programs in Romania.
VOLUNTEERING
http://federatiavolum.ro/
Federația VOLUM is the federation that supports the volunteer movement in Romania, acting as an umbrella association in the field of volunteering, with national representation.
https://hartavoluntariatului.ro/
Harta Voluntariatului is a platform that brings together organisations and people who want to volunteer in Romania.
TRAVELLING AND ACCOMODATION
http://romaniatourism.com/index.html
The official travel guide of Romania.
https://www.autogari.ro/
Travel by bus.
https://www.cfrcalatori.ro/en/
Travel by train.
SPAIN
BASIC INFORMATION
Spain.info
This portal gathers all the info and practicalities about Spain, whether if you are a student, worker and tourist. http://www.spain.info/en/
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Information about legal procedures for foreign people willing to visit or stay in Spain as tourist or resident. http://www.exteriores.gob.es/Portal/en/ServiciosAlCiudadano/InformacionParaExtranjeros/Paginas/Inicio.aspx
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The General Administration Bureau provides information and procedures at all levels. https://administracion.gob.es/pag_Home/index.html?idioma=en
Eures
This website offers complete information about finding a job, working conditions, and cost of living in Spain: https://ec.europa.eu/eures/main.jsp?catId=7926&acro=living&lang=en&parentId=7730&countryId=ES&living=
Numbeo
Numbeo is a database of user contributed data about cities and countries worldwide. Numbeo provides current and timely information on world living conditions including cost of living, housing indicators, health care, traffic, crime and pollution. https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/
STUDYING
StudyinSpain
Provides information and resources on any study level in Spain as foreigner. http://studyinspain.info/en/
SEPIE
Informs about studying in universities. http://sepie.es/internacionalizacion/becasytitulaciones.html
Ministry of Education, Culture and Sports
National Education authority in charge of implementing the education system at all levels. Provides information and links to the Autonomous Regional Governments in charge of education affairs. http://www.mecd.gob.es/portada-mecd/en/
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The General Administration Bureau provides information and procedures at all levels. https://administracion.gob.es/pag_Home/index.html?idioma=en
Cervantes Institute
International Ageny in charge of promotion and teaching of Spanish language worldwide. http://www.cervantes.es/default.html
Enic-naric Spain
Recognition of qualifications in Spain. http://www.enic-naric.net/spain.aspx
INTERNSHIP AND JOBS
Au-Pair Spanish Association
Includes all Au-Pair associations in Spain. http://spanishaupairassociation.com
Primer empleo
Private platform that offers internships and jobs for recent graduates or students. https://www.primerempleo.com/
Empleate
Public job search platform. https://www.empleate.gob.es/empleo/#
Universia
Traineeship offers for University graduates or students. http://www.emplea.universia.es/buscar-trabajo/canal/4126/practicas.html
Infojobs
Popular private job search engine with thousand of offers. https://www.infojobs.net/
Infoempleo
Another private job search company with thousand of offers. https://www.infoempleo.com/
VOLUNTEERING
Spanish Volunteer Organisations Platform
Gathers all important volunteering organisations in Spain. http://www.plataformavoluntariado.org/
CONGDE
Gathers all NGOs devoted to cooperation development. https://coordinadoraongd.org/
HacesFalta
Volunteering opportunities in Spain. https://www.hacesfalta.org/
Injuve
Provides the list of workcamps for foreigners in Spain. http://www.injuve.es/participacion-y-voluntariado/noticia/campos-de-trabajo-internacionales-2017
Infoven
Links to each Autonomous Region Youth Department in Spain, that manages workcamps at regional level. http://www.infoven.injuve.es/
TRAVELLING AND ACCOMODATION
Spain.info
Offers infomation and resources to travel and find accommodation in Spain. http://www.spain.info/en/informacion-practica/transportes/
Uniplaces
Private student room search engine. https://www.uniplaces.com/es/
BeRoomers
A portal that provides rooms in student houses. https://www.beroomers.com/es
Idealista
The biggest housing portal in Spain, to find appartments and rooms all over Spain. https://www.idealista.com/
REAJ
Youth Hostels Spanish network. https://reaj.com/
RENFE
Spanish Train Network. http://www.renfe.com/
Omio
Buy transport tickets in Spain. https://www.omio.es
Unespa
Insurance companies association in Spain. http://www.unespa.es/
Ministry of Health and Social and Equal Affairs
It provides information about the decentralised Health system in Spain. https://www.msssi.gob.es/organizacion/sns/libroSNS.htm
SLOVENIA
BASIC INFORMATION
https://www.internations.org/slovenia-expats/guide
Expats guide to living in Slovenia
http://www.mnz.gov.si/en/services/slovenia_your_new_country/integration_of_foreigners/
The ministry of interior guide for foreigners living in Slovenia
https://centerslo.si/en/courses-for-adults/
Language courses of Slovenian language for foreigners living in Slovenia
STUDYING
https://eacea.ec.europa.eu/national-policies/en/content/youthwiki/6-education-and-training-slovenia
Education and training in Slovenia - overview
http://studyinslovenia.si/
All relevant information for foreigners about studying in Slovenia - programmes and institutrions, cost of living, programmes in English and experience of foreign students about studying in Slovenia.
https://www.uni-lj.si/study/information/
Information guide for foreign students of the University of Ljubljana.
https://eng.cmepius.si/
English website of Erasmus+: education and training programme
http://www.slovenia.si/study/
Article on studying and education system in Slovenia
INTERNSHIP AND JOBS
https://eacea.ec.europa.eu/national-policies/en/content/youthwiki/3-employment-entrepreneurship-slovenia
Overview of employment and entrepreneurship in Slovenia
http://www.slovenia.si/live-and-work/work/
Article on working in Slovenia
https://data.si/en/blog/new-form-employment-of-foreigner/
Employment legislation and procedures for foreigners working in Slovenia
https://mladipodjetnik.si/en/work-permit-residence-permit-slovenia
Info on work permit and residence permit in Slovenia
https://www.expat.com/en/guide/europe/slovenia/15868-work-in-slovenia.html
Article on finding work in Slovenia, with links to work search engines
VOLUNTEERING
https://eacea.ec.europa.eu/national-policies/en/content/youthwiki/2-voluntary-activities-slovenia
Voluntary activities in Slovenia - overview
http://www.zavod-voluntariat.si/short-term-volunteering/?lang=en
Short term volunteering programmes
https://www.filantropija.org/en
Biggest volunteering organisation in Slovenia
TRAVELLING AND ACCOMODATION
https://www.slovenia.info/en
Official tourism website in several languages
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slovenia
Wikipedia on Slovenia
SWITZERLAND
BASIC INFORMATION
Switzerland has a federal political system. The parliament is made up of 247 people. The legislative power lies at the seven people in the Bundesrat - the Swiss ruling board so to speak. Here you find some facts and figures about the political system in Switzerland
https://www.eda.admin.ch/aboutswitzerland/en/home/politik/uebersicht/politisches-system-der-schweiz---fakten-und-zahlen.html
Switzerland has a high standard of living. Food, clothes, public transport, cinema and costs for living are quite expensive. Nontheless, the salaries are pretty high, too. Therefore, studying without earning some money in Switzerland, requires quite some financial planning.
In Switzerland, there are many shared flats: https://www.wgzimmer.ch/wgzimmer/search/mate.html
Also looking up Facebook-Groups might help (e.g. Wohnen in Basel).
On the website of the Swiss Confederation you find useful information to discover Switzerland in the fields of education, environment, sciences, economics and politics: https://www.eda.admin.ch/aboutswitzerland/en/home.html
On the ch.ch portal you find a lot of information on Switzerland, like driving speed, minimum wages, field of work and much more: https://www.ch.ch/en/
STUDYING
In Swiss universities it is sometimes but not always possible to study in a foreign language (English it is). So you have to make some research or ask your designated university directly if it is possible to do your favourite subject in English.
Regarding competences and diplomas made in your country, you always have to make sure before coming to Switzerland if it is accepted here.
To improve your (Swiss) German, the Sprachtandem is the cheapest and most social way to do it (you will meet a person and have a drink or something you decide and have a language exchange: http://sprachtandem.ch/en/
Language courses you find cheap at universities, if you are a student. Otherwise you find here language courses in German / French / Italian: https://www.klubschule.ch/Angebote/~/link.aspx?_id=2C7BD631C0514FF78745D814DD993669&_z=z
Swissuniversities is the official Portal for International Candidates and Students. Here you find a lot of useful information about studying in Switzerland: https://www.swissuniversities.ch/en/higher-education-area/studying/studying-in-switzerland/
Report on National Student Fee and Support Systems in European Higher Education. On page 73 you will find more information on Switzerland: https://eacea.ec.europa.eu/national-policies/eurydice/sites/eurydice/files/fee_support_2018_19_report_en.pdf
Here you find more information about the Bologna ECTS system and recommendations for the application of the ECTS at academic universities in Switzerland: https://www.swissuniversities.ch/en/topics/teaching/bologna-20-jahre/bologna-reformects/
Generally, Swiss universities/schools/colleges are not organised in a campus system. Different departments and faculties are sometimes spread all over the city. That means you may have to use public transport to change from one class to the next. So living on campus is not common in Switzerland, different to English-speaking countries.
INTERNSHIP AND JOBS
Working in Switzerland as a citizen of an EU/EFTA member state: https://www.ch.ch/en/working-switzerland-eu-efta/
Working in Switzerland as a third-country national: https://www.ch.ch/en/working-foreign-national-requirements/
EURES data bank on living and working conditions in Switzerland: https://ec.europa.eu/eures/main.jsp?catId=7960&acro=living&lang=en&parentId=7732&countryId=CH&living=
Job search platforms:
Jobs.ch
Alpha.ch
Jobwinner.ch
Jobup.ch
Monster.ch
Au pair: Unlike most other countries, in Switzerland you can start doing au pair at the age of 15. Limit is 25 years. The duration of your au pair experience ranges between 3 to 12 months. In a personal contract you can decide with your host family on how many hours to work and what your salary will be like. Normally au pair work in Switzerland consists of 30 working hours per week. Ideally you have time from August till the following July. Due to the academic school year a lot of families prefer you to stay during that time. However, feel free to inquire personally. You should be able to reasonably speak the language of your area you’re going to be au pair in. Concerning administrative work, you have to apply for a residence permit at least three months before your departure to Switzerland.
On the Eurodesk Switzerland page for incomings you find more information about working possibilities in Switzerland: https://www.eurodesk.ch/en/working/
VOLUNTEERING
Volunteering organisations:
www.scich.org
www.afs.ch
www.icye.ch
www.ifye.ch
www.intermundo.ch
Web portals for volunteering positions: https://www.helpx.net/ and https://www.workaway.info/
At a workcamp you can get to know other young people and do something social or good for the environment.
https://www.workcamp.ch/en/volunteering-in-switzerland-2019/
http://www.scich.org/de/workcamp/
TRAVELLING AND ACCOMODATION
All over Switzerland there are 35 youth hostels, which provide you with cheap accommodation. In Swiss Youth Hostels membership is required for an overnight stay. You can get the annual membership, which ranges from 22-33 Swiss francs: https://www.youthhostel.ch/en/
European Hostel Guide: http://www.europeanhostelguide.com/hostels/swiss_alps_retreat.php
Swiss Camping Guide: https://www.camping.ch/?lang=en
Public transport is almost always on time, make sure not to be late at the platform otherwise the train will be gone.
Check out the Swiss Federal Railway Page for timetables and more: https://www.sbb.ch/en/home.html
There are also Supersaver Tickets: https://www.sbb.ch/en/travelcards-and-tickets/tickets-for-switzerland/supersaver-tickets.html
Information on buses: https://www.postauto.ch/en
Carpooling: BlablaCar is a useful carpooling project where you can find people giving you a lift. Unfortunately the site doesn’t exist in English: https://www.blablacar.de/
TURKEY
BASIC INFORMATION
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
http://www.mfa.gov.tr/default.en.mfa
The website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs serves in English, French and Arabic.
Visa for Turkey
Republic of Turkey, Electronic Visa Application System
Tourism Portal of Turkey
STUDYING
Study in Turkey
http://www.studyinturkey.gov.tr/
Council of Higher Education
https://www.yok.gov.tr/en/homepage
Turkey Scholarships
https://www.ytb.gov.tr/en/international-students/turkey-scholarships
And more info
https://www.ytb.gov.tr/index.php/en
Yunus Emre Institute-Language and Culture
Studying In Turkey
https://eacea.ec.europa.eu/national-policies/en/content/youthwiki/6-education-and-training-turkey
INTERNSHIP AND JOBS
ErasmusIntern.org provides an integrated market place that aims at bringing together internship providers and students seeking an internship opportunity abroad.
Employment and Enrepreneurship In Turkey
VOLUNTEERING
Voluntary Activities in Turkey
https://eacea.ec.europa.eu/national-policies/en/content/youthwiki/2-voluntary-activities-turkey
Volunteering in Turkey
https://www.goabroad.com/volunteer-abroad/search/turkey/volunteer-abroad-1
Work and Study
https://www.lonelyplanet.com/turkey/work-and-study
Cadip Volunteering
https://www.cadip.org/volunteer-in-turkey
Volunteering In Turkey
https://www.gooverseas.com/volunteer-abroad/turkey
TRAVELLING AND ACCOMODATION
The websites listed below, can gather all the buses information like skyscanner
Travelling by plane, you can check the website of the Turkish Companies which are listed below
Turkish Airlines
https://www.turkishairlines.com/
Pegasus
Anadolujet
Sunexpress
https://www.sunexpress.com/en/
Atlasjet
For travelling ticket, you can find the official website of TCDD, a governmental company
Train Ticket
https://ebilet.tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr/view/eybis/tnmGenel/tcddWebContent.jsf
General Websites for searching the plane tickets
Skyscanner
https://www.skyscanner.com.tr/
Momondo
Kayak
Accommodation
Hotels.com
Trivago
UNITED KINGDOM
BASIC INFORMATION
http://ec.europa.eu/immigration/
European Immigration portal website: If you are moving to the EU then this website is a good starting point. You can find information based on your profile, check if you need a visa, what you need before leaving and what to avoid.
https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa/
Visa advice page from UK government: If you are thinking about coming to the UK, this website will help you to check if you would need a visa.
http://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/index_en.htm
Your Europe: provides information on the rights of EU citizens. If you have any questions about travel, work & retirement, vehicles, residence formalities, education & youth, health, family or consumers, Your Europe is the place to go.
https://www.naric.org.uk/naric/Default.aspx
UK NARIC: is the National Agency responsible for providing information, advice and opinion on vocational, academic and professional skills and qualifications from all over the world.
https://www.naric.org.uk/cpq/default.aspx
UK NCP: The National Contact Point for Professional Qualifications in the UK (UK NCP)
https://www.erasmusplus.org.uk/brexit-update
Erasmus+ UK Brexit update
STUDYING
www.internationalscholarships.com
Scholarships for studies
http://www.educationuk.org/global/articles/scholarships-financial-support/
British Council's scholarships list
www.scholarship-search.org.uk
UK Government scholarship search
http://www.studyinscotland.org/
Central funding site for studying in Scotland
https://erasmusplus.org.uk/master-loan
Erasmus+ UK webpage for Master's Loans
http://www.postgraduatefunding.com/
Postgrad funding search
https://www.gov.uk/student-finance/overview
UK Government site for student finance
http://www.european-funding-guide.eu/
European funding guide is a search site for various funds available to study in Europe
http://www.scholarshipportal.com/
Scholarships portal
https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/
EURAXESS - Researchers in Motion is a unique pan-European initiative delivering information and support services to professional researchers.
https://www.nus.org.uk/
The National Union of Students (NUS) is a voluntary membership organisation which aims to make a real difference to the lives of students and its member students' unions. They are a confederation of 600 students' unions.
http://esnuk.org/
ESN UK
INTERNSHIP AND JOBS
https://ec.europa.eu/eures/public/en/homepage
Eures UK
https://www.gov.uk/jobsearch
Universal Jobmatch: free UK Government backed service that enables you to search for and apply for jobs on one of the largest job search websites in Europe.
https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/home#
The National Careers Service provides information, advice and guidance across England to help you make decisions on learning, training and work.
https://www.myworldofwork.co.uk/
Skills Development Scotland
https://www.careerswales.com/en/
Careers Wales provides the all age, independent and impartial careers information, advice and guidance service for Wales.
https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/campaigns/careers/
Careers Service Northern Ireland: plan your career, contact a careers adviser, check out the career tools and more.
http://www.toplanguagejobs.co.uk/
Job search site for those looking to use their language skills
http://www.summer-jobs.co.uk/
Specialist job search site for summer placements
https://graduatetalentpoolsearch.direct.gov.uk/gtp/index
UK Government supported website to search for internships
http://www.iagora.com/index.html
Search site for internships
http://www.placement-uk.com/
Searchable list of student placement opportunities in the UK
http://www.britishcouncil.org/language-assistants/become
British Council's site on becoming a language assistant
http://www.jobs.ac.uk
Specialist job search site for Universities, Further Education and Colleges, including academic and research roles
VOLUNTEERING
http://www.britishcouncil.org/study-work-create/opportunity/work-volunteer
British Council's study, work, create website for alternative opportunities
https://do-it.org/
Volunteering opportunities in England
http://www.nts.org.uk/Volunteering/
National Trust volunteering opportunities
http://myinternationalvolunteering.org/
My International Volunteering is a platform that aims to gather and spread out articles written by volunteers of the European Voluntary Service (EVS)
https://www.gov.uk/volunteering/find-volunteer-placements
Government website about volunteering
wwoof.net
Volunteering with organic farmers and growers to promote cultural and educational experiences
https://vinspired.com/
Youth volunteering opportunities
https://www.ncsyes.co.uk/
National Citizen Service volunteering
TRAVELLING AND ACCOMODATION
Accommodation search site for houseshares in the UK:
https://www.nhs.uk/pages/home.aspx
National Health Service
https://study-uk.britishcouncil.org/planning/travel-transport
Travel and transport - British Council
