Frequently asked questions
How AnyUni works, and why it works this way.
What is AnyUni?
AnyUni is a small, curated catalogue that helps students across Asia choose study programmes in Western Europe: university degrees, IELTS and English preparation, foundation and pathway years, and summer courses.
Who is AnyUni for?
Students. AnyUni doesn't list teaching jobs, TEFL placements or teach-abroad roles.
Which countries do you cover?
Launch destinations are in Western Europe: the United Kingdom, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, the Nordic countries and Italy, among others.
Why are there so few programmes?
On purpose. Aggregators list hundreds of thousands of programmes; we list only programmes that clear a quality bar, so you can compare a short, trusted list. A launch catalogue of roughly 40–60 programmes has been discussed.
How do you decide which programmes are listed?
The proposed criteria — still to be agreed — are a verified rating of 4.5 or above (or top-quartile standing), recognised accreditation where it applies (for English and IELTS courses, bodies such as the British Council, English UK, Eaquals or IALC), and a quarterly re-check of every listing.
Are you paid by universities?
No revenue model has been chosen yet. Whatever we choose, one line is drawn in advance: a programme can never pay to be listed. Curation only works as a promise if nobody can buy their way onto the list.
How often are the facts checked?
Every listing is checked against the institution's own official pages, and a quarterly re-check of every listing is proposed. When a fee, a deadline or a visa rule changes, the listing changes — or the programme comes off. Each card shows the date its facts were checked.
What does "Not yet verified" mean?
It means we haven't confirmed that figure on an official page yet. We'd rather show a gap than an estimate, so we never fill one in with a guess.
Why does post-study work matter?
For a non-EU student, how long you can stay to look for work after graduating is often the deciding factor. Most directories leave it off, so we put the duration and the name of the route on every card.
What changed in the UK and Denmark?
The UK Graduate visa falls from two years to 18 months for applications made on or after 1 January 2027. Denmark's job-seeking period falls from three years to one year for student-permit applications submitted on or after 1 October 2026.
Can I compare fees in different currencies?
We show each fee in the currency the institution publishes, and say whether it is per year or for the whole programme. We don't convert currencies, because exchange rates would turn a checked figure into an estimate.
How can I contact you?
Use the enquiry form on the home page. You can ask a general question or pick a programme you'd like to know more about.