Advance Nursing Course in Europe for Foreign Nurses

The Advance Nursing Course is designed to help foreign-educated nurses adapt to the European nursing system and culture. Most of the program focuses on intensive local medical terminology and language training. It also covers the legal framework of the local healthcare system, and practical training in partner hospitals is an integral part of the course.

Who is this course for? BSc nurses who want to study, work and build a career in a European country.

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Course Content: Approbation Exam Preparation

This program prepares foreign BSc nurses for the approbation exam, which has 4 components. It also introduces students to the local medical environment, so future nurses understand the working habits and standards followed in European countries.

1. Professional Knowledge

Students are prepared for an exam that tests their professional knowledge. The exam can be taken in the local language, English, French, German or Russian. As BSc nurses, students already have the base knowledge, and the program gives them a revision along with a medical terminology review.

2. Healthcare System and Legal Framework

This exam tests knowledge of the healthcare system and the basic legal framework for providing healthcare in the particular country. It can also be taken in the local language, English, French, German or Russian.

3. Hospital Internship

Students complete a 40-day internship in a hospital under professional supervision. Before it starts, they revise Somatology, Nursing and Psychology.

4. Verbal Exam

This is the final exam where students use all their earlier training. Along with professional knowledge, they must show communication skills in the local language. Throughout the course, students get intensive local language lessons covering grammar, writing and reading.

Eligibility Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
• Police Clearance Certificate
• Medical Fitness Certificate

Course Duration, Fees and Living Cost

Duration	6 to 12 months (depends on university and country)
Tuition Fees	Approx. 5,000 to 7,000 Euro (depends on university and country)
Living Cost	Approx. 200 to 400 Euro per month (depends on country and location)

Looking for more options? See our Study Abroad programs or read about free education in Europe.

Nursing Jobs in Europe

Nursing is one of the few professions where European countries welcome foreign students to study, work and settle. There is strong demand for nurses and other medical professionals, and many institutes and universities help students connect with local hospitals.

• Part-time jobs / paid internships: approx. 400 to 700 Euro
• Full-time jobs: approx. 800 to 1,500 Euro

We generally do not advise part-time jobs in the first 3 to 4 months. We also do not guarantee jobs or specific salaries during internships or final jobs, as this depends on the candidate’s technical and negotiation skills.

Nursing Course in Europe: Country-wise Details

The Advance Nursing Course is available in several European countries. Fees, duration, language requirements and facilities differ from country to country and from university to university. Below is a quick overview. Contact us for details of the university and country that suit your profile and budget.

Nursing Course in Germany

German is the local language, so language training is a major part of the program. Germany is one of the popular destinations for foreign nurses who want to work in the European healthcare system.

Nursing Course in Poland

The local language is Polish. Students prepare for the exam components with local language lessons, hospital internship and healthcare system training.

Nursing Course in Latvia

Latvian is the local language, and the program follows the same four-component structure of professional knowledge, healthcare system, internship and verbal exam.

Nursing Course in Czech Republic

Czech is the local language. Students get language training along with revision of nursing subjects before the hospital internship.

Nursing Course in Slovakia

Slovak is the local language. Course structure, fees and accommodation depend on the partner university.

Nursing Course in Slovenia

Slovene is the local language. Students are guided on language lessons, internship and exam preparation.

Nursing Course in Austria

German is the local language in Austria, so intensive German language training is an important part of the course.

Nursing Course in Cyprus

Cyprus is another option for nursing students. Language requirements and course details depend on the university, so please contact us for current information.

Not sure which country to choose? Get free counseling and we will suggest options based on your academics, budget and preferred location.

Admission Process: Step by Step

1. Profile assessment: send your academic documents for counseling.
2. Option selection: we suggest suitable countries and universities based on your profile.
3. Application: we help with the application to the selected university.
4. Documents: translation, attestation and apostille support.
5. Invitation and visa: invitation letter and visa assistance.
6. Travel and forex: help with travel and forex related requirements.

Documents Checklist

• Nursing degree and mark sheets
• Passport
• Police Clearance Certificate
• Medical Fitness Certificate
• Translated, attested and apostilled copies of documents (as required by the country)

The exact list can vary by university and country. We guide you at every step.

Accommodation Facilities

Accommodation is available near the campus, and many other options are available in the city. Generally, each unit has two double rooms, a hallway, toilet and bathroom. Each floor has a kitchen area, a study room and a common area with TV and entertainment.

Facilities can include study rooms with medical equipment, a music room, computer room, bookstore, biology lab, gyms, table tennis, and a playroom. A canteen serves three meals a day, with food delivered from a high-capacity kitchen in a nearby hospital. High-speed Wi-Fi is also available.

These details are from one of the universities offering this course. Facilities vary from university to university, and students can choose based on their priorities.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Can Indian BSc nurses work in Europe after this course?

The Advance Nursing Course is designed to prepare foreign BSc nurses for the approbation exam and the local healthcare environment. Many European countries have strong demand for nurses, but jobs and salaries are not guaranteed and depend on the candidate’s skills, language level and the country’s rules.

What is the approbation exam?

It is the exam foreign nurses need to clear to practice in the European nursing system. In this program it has 4 components: professional knowledge, healthcare system and legal framework, a 40-day hospital internship, and a final verbal exam.

Is it necessary to learn the local language?

Yes. Intensive local language lessons (grammar, writing and reading) are a major part of the course, and the final verbal exam checks communication skills in the local language.

What is the eligibility for the Advance Nursing Course in Europe?

You need a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, a Police Clearance Certificate and a Medical Fitness Certificate.

How long is the course and what is the cost?

Duration is approx. 6 to 12 months and tuition fees are approx. 5,000 to 7,000 Euro. Living cost is approx. 200 to 400 Euro per month. All of these depend on the university and country.

Can I do a part-time job while studying?

Students can get part-time jobs or paid internships and earn approx. 400 to 700 Euro. We generally do not advise part-time jobs in the first 3 to 4 months, so students can settle in and focus on language and studies.

Do you provide visa and document support?

Yes. Our services include counseling, profile assessment, application, translation, attestation, apostille, invitation letter, visa, travel and forex related assistance.

Which countries offer this course?

Countries include Poland, Latvia, Germany, Czech Republic, Cyprus, Slovenia, Slovakia, Austria and others. Availability depends on the university.

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल (FAQ – हिंदी)

क्या भारतीय BSc नर्स इस कोर्स के बाद यूरोप में काम कर सकती हैं?

एडवांस नर्सिंग कोर्स विदेशी BSc नर्स को अप्रोबेशन एग्ज़ाम और यूरोप के हेल्थकेयर सिस्टम के लिए तैयार करता है। यूरोप के कई देशों में नर्स की अच्छी मांग है, लेकिन नौकरी या सैलरी की गारंटी नहीं दी जाती। यह आपकी योग्यता, भाषा के स्तर और उस देश के नियमों पर निर्भर करता है।

अप्रोबेशन एग्ज़ाम क्या होता है?

यह वह परीक्षा है जो विदेशी नर्स को यूरोप के नर्सिंग सिस्टम में प्रैक्टिस करने के लिए पास करनी होती है। इसमें 4 हिस्से होते हैं: प्रोफेशनल नॉलेज, हेल्थकेयर सिस्टम और कानूनी ढांचा, 40 दिन की हॉस्पिटल इंटर्नशिप और फाइनल वर्बल एग्ज़ाम।

क्या वहां की स्थानीय भाषा सीखना ज़रूरी है?

हां। कोर्स में स्थानीय भाषा की गहन पढ़ाई (ग्रामर, लिखना और पढ़ना) शामिल है, और फाइनल वर्बल एग्ज़ाम में स्थानीय भाषा में बातचीत का कौशल देखा जाता है।

इस कोर्स के लिए योग्यता क्या है?

नर्सिंग में बैचलर डिग्री, पुलिस क्लियरेंस सर्टिफिकेट और मेडिकल फिटनेस सर्टिफिकेट ज़रूरी हैं।

कोर्स कितने समय का है और खर्च कितना आता है?

कोर्स लगभग 6 से 12 महीने का होता है और ट्यूशन फीस लगभग 5,000 से 7,000 यूरो है। रहने का खर्च लगभग 200 से 400 यूरो प्रति माह है। यह सब यूनिवर्सिटी और देश के अनुसार बदलता है।

क्या पढ़ाई के साथ पार्ट-टाइम जॉब मिल सकती है?

स्टूडेंट्स को पार्ट-टाइम जॉब या पेड इंटर्नशिप मिल सकती है, जिसमें लगभग 400 से 700 यूरो की कमाई हो सकती है। हम पहले 3-4 महीने पार्ट-टाइम जॉब न करने की सलाह देते हैं, ताकि आप भाषा और पढ़ाई पर ध्यान दे सकें।

क्या आप वीज़ा और डॉक्यूमेंट में मदद करते हैं?

हां। हमारी सेवाओं में काउंसलिंग, प्रोफाइल असेसमेंट, एप्लीकेशन, ट्रांसलेशन, अटेस्टेशन, अपोस्टिल, इनविटेशन, वीज़ा, ट्रैवल और फॉरेक्स से जुड़ी सहायता शामिल है।

Our Services

• Career counseling and profile assessment
• Suggesting suitable options based on your profile
• Application and translation support
• Attestation and apostille
• Invitation letter and visa assistance
• Travel and forex assistance

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