Frequently asked questions

The most important thing is to correctly complete the application form and meet the minimum entry requirements for the study program!

Different universities – and even different programs within the same university – may have different requirements. Make sure to carefully review the admission requirements for your chosen study program. You can find this information under the "Admission requirements" section for each program.

In addition, when applying to universities abroad, it is very important to have a good command of English. You can check what type of English proficiency proof each university requires here.

The smart Kastu application form automatically shows you which documents you need to fill in and/or upload, depending on the country, university, and study program you are applying to.

You can find out which documents may be required for different levels of study in the section "Required documents".

With one Kastu application, you can apply to all of the countries we represent. You can choose programs from a single university or from several different ones.

A motivation letter is the university’s very first introduction to you. By reading it, they learn a lot: your level of English, your motivation to study, your interest in the chosen field and program, your personal qualities, talents, strengths, and future ambitions. Universities abroad see students as individuals and welcome them as full members of their community, so they are especially interested in what you can contribute – what qualities and talents you will bring to enrich their community. The first impression is extremely important, so dedicate plenty of time and effort to your motivation letter, and you will surely achieve the results you want. It is the most representative document out of all those you submit to universities. Most importantly – do not copy. Many universities use systems to check whether motivation letters have been plagiarized.

Important! Not all universities require a motivation letter. You can check whether your chosen university does in the “Motivation Letter” section.

There are no strict rules for how a recommendation letter should look, as each one is written differently. A letter from a teacher who teaches a subject related to your chosen study program would be a plus. The most important thing is that the recommender can describe your academic qualities – what you are like as a student, what your strengths are, and where your talents lie. The main requirement is that the letter must be written in English. However, if the teacher writes it in your native language, you (possibly with the help of an English teacher) should translate it into English.

Important! Not all universities require a recommendation letter. You can check whether it is needed for your chosen university under the section “Reference letter”

Yes. Ideally, you should complete your English language test by mid-summer.

IMPORTANT: some universities require test results earlier – they set a specific deadline by which you must submit your English test results. Therefore, make sure to carefully check the description of your chosen university (under "Admission requirements") to see if there are any special requirements regarding the submission of test results.

There is absolutely no obligation to go abroad to study. You can apply both to universities abroad and in your home country. Once you know where you’ve been accepted, you can then decide which option suits you best.

In your application, you can select more than one priority and apply to more than one country. So, if you receive a negative answer from one university, there’s no need to worry – your second choice will automatically be considered. Not being accepted into your first choice does not mean you’ll be rejected everywhere – there will always be a program where you are exactly the candidate they are looking for.

If you are not admitted to your desired study program, get in touch with us. We will help you find the best alternative.