Which school should I go to for bachelors econ

Hello! I am a high school student from Romania. I speak romanian and english. 

I am considering all the options for an economics bachelor in Europe: Bocconi(BIEF), HSG, SSE, IE, ICADE, Erasmus, UCD, Trinity.  Im also applying to LSE in the uk and Bristol etc but the costs are a little too much and will probably not attend if I get accepted. 

In terms of career, I would like to move for work to another country, but no sure where. I also am not sure about what branch in the finance industry I would like to pursue. 

My questions would be:

1) which school would benefit me most since I havent yet decided my direct path?

2) how could i decide my direct path regarding country and finance branch?(for example i would consider doing a masters in the us and working there but i just am not sure what are the differences, or is there a school that would allow me to work there without a bachelor)

thanks

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I would opt for Bocconi, which I consider the best value for money for a Bachelor’s degree in Europe, comparable in level to LSE.

The BIEF program is quite quantitative, offering flexibility to pursue either Corporate Finance or Market Finance, depending on your preferences.

This program also positions you well for applying to top Finance Master’s programs, whether in the UK (Oxford, LSE, Imperial) or in the US (MIT, Princeton).

Alternatively, RSM, HSG, and SSE are also excellent choices. They are affordable and well-recognized in London, comparable to UK semi-targets for non-British students.

I would advise against choosing IE & ICADE, as they are clearly overpriced.

 

Would you say this also applies if going to Bocconi in for BIEM program instead of BIEF? Are opportunities the same, etc?

 

Given that you speak the language, UCD and Trinity are good options since there won't be any cultural/social barriers caused by languages. Certain courses at UCD/Trinity send several people to IB in London each year. However, Dublin has one of the worst housing crises in the world right now.

 

HSG apparently doesnt allow my application since i moved high schools and did a levels last 2 years. are rsm and sse good in london? or for international masters?

 

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