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Top 10 Low Tuition European Countries for International Students

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    In today’s article I will be providing you with the list of top 10 European countries with low tuition fees for international students. In these countries, tuition fees are very low and affordable usually in the range of 1000 Euro to 10,000 Euro per year. Cost of living too is equally affordable in these countries, usually ranging from 200 euro to 600 euro per month. So let’s get started.

    Germany

    Germany is a Western European country with a landscape of forests, rivers, mountain ranges and North Sea beaches. It has over 2 millennia of history. Berlin, which is the capital, is home to art and nightlife scenes, the Brandenburg Gate and many sites relating to WWII. Munich is known for its Oktoberfest and beer halls, including the 16th-century Hofbräuhaus. Frankfurt, with its skyscrapers, houses the European Central Bank.

    Tuition fees in Germany Universities

    All public universities in Germany are tuition free. Yes you heard me! The German government has heavily funded the public universities such that students are exempted from tuition fees payments. As a student you are only concerned about the semester contribution fees which range from 200 Euro to 800 Euro per semester. Private universities on the other hand charge tuition fees and usually range from 4000 Euro to as high as 20,000 Euro depending on the program.

    Link to list of universities in Germany

    Austria

    Austria is a German-speaking country that is situated in Central Europe. The country is characterized by mountain villages, baroque architecture, Imperial history and rugged Alpine terrain. Vienna, its Danube River capital, is home to the Schönbrunn and Hofburg palaces. It has counted Mozart, Strauss and Freud among its residents. The country’s other notable regions include the northern Bohemian Forest, Traunsee Lake and eastern hillside vineyards.

    Tuition fees in Austrian Universities

    Universities in Austria have one of the lowest tuition fees in Europe. EU students are exempted from paying tuition fees, but if you are outside the EU or an international student, you must pay tuition fees which are put at 1400 Euro per year. In addition to this, each student will have to pay student Union fees of 18 Euro per semester.

    Link to list of universities in Austria

    France

    France is a country situated in Western Europe. It encompasses medieval cities, alpine villages and Mediterranean beaches. Paris which is its capital, is famed for its fashion houses, classical art museums including the Louvre and monuments like the Eiffel Tower. The country is also renowned for its wines and sophisticated cuisine. Lascaux’s ancient cave drawings, Lyon’s Roman theater and the vast Palace of Versailles attest to its rich history.

    Tuition fees in French Universities

    Tuition fees in French universities are among the lowest in Europe. If you are studying in a public university, expect to pay between 180 Euro to 600 Euro and in private universities it ranges from 1500 Euro to 7000 Euro per year. Please note that all public universities in France use the French language as a language of instruction and you will be expected to speak and understand the language before your are allowed pursuing a degree program. If you want to study in English language, I will advice that you consider studying in a public university.

    Link to universities in France

    Norway

    Norway is a Scandinavian country encompassing mountains, glaciers and deep coastal fjords. Oslo which is the capital is a city of green spaces and museums. Preserved 9th-century Viking ships are displayed at Oslo’s Viking Ship Museum. Bergen, with colorful wooden houses, is the starting point for cruises to the dramatic Sognefjord. Norway is also known for fishing, hiking and skiing, notably at Lillehammer’s Olympic resort.

    Tuition fees in Norwegian universities

    Norwegian universities do not charge tuition fees. So whether you want to study a bachelor’s, master’s or PhD program, it’s all tuition free. Students only need to budget for their living expense which is put at 1200 Euro per month.

    Link to universities in Norway

    Latvia

    Latvia is a country on the Baltic Sea between Lithuania and Estonia. Its landscape is marked by wide beaches as well as dense, sprawling forests. Latvia’s capital is Riga, home to notable wooden and art nouveau architecture, a vast Central Market and a medieval Old Town with St. Peter’s Church. Riga’s museums include the Latvian Ethnographic Open-Air Museum, showcasing local crafts, food and music.

    Tuition fees in Latvian Universities

    Tuition fees at Latvian universities usually range from 1200 Euro to 10,000 Euro for EU students and 2500 Euro to 11,000 Euro for international students.

    Link to universities in Latvia

     

    Czech Republic

    The Czech Republic is also known by its short-form name, Czechia. It’s a country located in Central Europe bordered by Germany to the west, Austria to the south, Slovakia to the east and Poland to the northeast.

    Tuition fees in Czech Republic Universities

    For degree programs where the language of instruction is in Czech, international students are exempted from paying tuition fees. That is to say, if you decide to study in Czech language, you will not have to pay tuition fees. However, if you decide to study in English language, you must pay tuition fees which is approximately 2000 Euro per year.

    Link to Universities in Czech Republic

    Poland

    Poland is officially refered to as the Republic of Poland. It is a country located in Central Europe. It is divided into 16 administrative subdivisions, covering an area of 312,696 square kilometers, and has a largely temperate seasonal climate.

    Tuition fees in Polish universities

    EU students who study in Polish universities are exempted from paying tuition fees. However, for international students, tuition fees is put at 2000 Euro to 7000 Euro  for all programs excerpt medicine which ranges from 10,000 Euro to 14,000 Euro per year.

    Link to universities in Poland

    Spain

    Spain is a country located on Europe’s Iberian Peninsula. The country is made up of  17 autonomous regions with diverse geography and cultures. Capital city Madrid is home to the Royal Palace and Prado museum, housing works by European masters. Segovia has a medieval castle (the Alcázar) and an intact Roman aqueduct. Catalonia’s capital, Barcelona, is defined by Antoni Gaudí’s whimsical modernist landmarks like the Sagrada Família church.

    Tuition fees in Spanish universities

    Public universities in Spain are very affordable. Tuition fees usually range from 1000 Euro to 5000 Euro depending on the program.

    Link to universities in Spain

    Hungary

    Hungary is a landlocked country located in Central Europe. Its capital, Budapest, is bisected by the Danube River. Its cityscape is studded with architectural landmarks from Buda’s medieval Castle Hill and grand neoclassical buildings along Pest’s Andrássy Avenue to the 19th-century Chain Bridge. Turkish and Roman influence on Hungarian culture includes the popularity of mineral spas, including at thermal Lake Hévíz.

    Tuition fees in Hungarian universities

    Tuition fees in Hungary are also affordable for international students. Students from the EU are exempted from paying tuition fees. But international students pay tuition fees usually in the range of 1500 Euro to 4000 Euro per year.

    Link to universities in Hungary

    Greece

    Greece is a country located in southeastern Europe with thousands of islands throughout the Aegean and Ionian seas. Influential in ancient times, it’s often called the cradle of Western civilization. Athens, its capital, retains landmarks including the 5th-century B.C. Acropolis citadel with the Parthenon temple. Greece is also known for its beaches, from the black sands of Santorini to the party resorts of Mykonos.

    Tuition fees in Greek Universities

    Tuition fees in Greece is equally low and affordable. EU students are exempted from paying tuition fees, while international students pay tuition fee which is approximately 1000 Euro per year. Please contact the universities to find out the exact tuition fees for your program.

    Link to universities in Greece

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