University education has a long and rich history in Europe that is almost a millennium old (the University of Bologna was founded in 1088). Like many European systems, the organization of universities in different countries evolved somewhat independently. However, there is an ongoing effort to harmonize the higher education system across Europe and align more closely with the North American system. There still are nuances in every country but the ultimate goal is that studies and qualifications can be recognized throughout the region. In general, an undergraduate Bachelor’s degree takes between 3-4 years, a Master’s degree between 1-2 years, followed by Doctoral studies that vary in length by discipline.  Europe is a very popular destination for international students and this trend is increasing as universities in more and more countries teach degree courses in English.