Study Abroad: 4 Interesting Facts to Know | WorldUz

When thinking about studying abroad, most people look only at rankings and costs. In reality, every country approaches teaching in its own way. Here are four examples.
1. The oldest university is over 900 years old
The University of Bologna in Italy was founded around 1088 and is considered the oldest continuously operating university in the world. The exact date is debated, but this year is widely accepted. Today it has about 100,000 students. The idea of “academic freedom” also traces back here: a charter issued in the 1150s guaranteed traveling scholars the right to pass freely.
2. At Oxford, learning means discussion
Oxford’s main teaching method is the tutorial. Students usually attend one or two tutorials a week, each lasting about an hour, with a tutor and typically two or three students. Every week, students write one or two long essays after working through a reading list, then discuss them with their tutor. You can’t get by on memorization; you have to defend your ideas.
3. Studying in Germany is (almost) free
Most public universities in Germany charge no tuition fees, including for international students, and only require a semester contribution. But there are exceptions: Baden-Württemberg (since 2017) and Bavaria (since 2023) may charge tuition to students from outside the EU/EEA.
4. Some universities have no lectures at all
At Minerva University in the US, there are no classrooms, traditional lectures are not used, and courses run as online seminars of up to 19 students. Over four years, students live in seven cities, including San Francisco, Berlin, Seoul, and London.
Conclusion
In one place, an exam awaits you; in another, an essay defense; in a third, a journey around the world. When choosing a university, look not only at rankings but also at teaching style and payment rules. Keep reading interesting, reliable information about studying abroad on WorldUz, and together we’ll find the path that suits you. Which system did you like best? Let us know in the comments!