City & Lifestyle Writer
Lukas Braun
Urban Geography BA · 5+ years experience
Lukas Braun writes about student life from the ground up: which tram to take, which market to skip, where the free wifi actually works. B.A. in urban geography, five years writing for students who want less brochure, more honesty.
Education
- • B.A. Urban Geography, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
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Articles by Lukas Braun
EES & ETIAS for Students 2026: Borders Explained
ETIAS costs €7 and lasts 3 years. EES takes your fingerprints and photo at the border. Here is what every non-EU student needs to know.
Graduate Careers in Sweden 2026: Stay & Work
Non-EU grads get up to 12 months to find work, then a work permit; after ~3-4 years comes permanent residence. Here's the career path in Sweden for 2026.
Sweden Student Visa & Residence Permit 2026
Non-EU students need a residence permit from Migrationsverket, proof of SEK 10,314/month, and paid tuition. EU students just register. Full 2026 walkthrough.
Portugal Student Visa Guide 2026: Step by Step
Non-EU students need a national visa via consulate plus an AIMA residence permit. Proof of funds is ~€760/month. Here's the full 2026 process.
Student Accommodation in Norway 2026
SiO student housing runs NOK 4,500-7,000/month in Oslo; private rooms cost more. How to find housing, handle deposits, and avoid scams in Norway 2026.
Student Housing in Denmark: Guide 2026
Kollegium rooms run DKK 2,000–4,500/month and private rentals demand a 3-month deposit. Here's how to find and secure Danish student housing in 2026.
Student Housing in Czech Republic 2026
A kolej room costs CZK 3,000–6,500/month, private rooms CZK 5,000–14,000, and deposits run 1–2 months. The full 2026 guide to Czech student housing.
How to Apply to Norwegian Universities 2026
Master's deadlines fall around 1 December for autumn intake; bachelor's go through Samordna opptak. The full Norway application process for 2026.
Denmark Student Residence Permit Guide 2026
Non-EU students need a SIRI residence permit, proof of ~DKK 80,328/year, and a CPR number on arrival. Here's the full step-by-step process for 2026.
Czech Republic Student Visa Guide 2026
Non-EU students need a long-stay study visa via MV ČR: prove CZK 124,500 in funds, get health insurance, apply 60+ days ahead. The full 2026 process.
10 Best Cities for International Students in Germany (2026)
Ranked guide to Germany's top 10 student cities with 2026 costs (€650-€1,400/month), universities, career prospects, and quality of life compared.