where to study in Europe for free (or at low cost)

Other places to study in Europe for free (or at low cost)

What about other places to study in Europe for free or at a low cost? There are a number of places in Europe which offer affordable and free universities, without any need to sacrifice on quality. See below for more examples.

Austria

Another country where students can study in Europe for free (or at a very low cost) is Austria. EU/EEA students enjoy the same rights as Austrians when it comes to the cost of higher education, and can study for up to two semesters for free at any degree level. After this time, students pay a fee of just €360 (US$390) per semester. International students from outside of the EU or EEA should expect slightly higher fees of around €730 (US$790) per semester. Living costs will set all students back approximately between €850 and €1,000 (US$920-1,080) a month. Vienna, Austria’s capital city, was ranked 20th in the QS Best Student Cities 2015.

Belgium

There are two main speaking communities in Belgium, each with their own stance on university fees. The cost of higher education for EU students in the Flemish-speaking part of the country is approximately €610 (US$660) a year for full-time study, while the French-speaking part offers fees of €830 (US$900). And while it’s just EU students who get the major benefits of being able to study in Europe for free, fees are still very affordable for international students, ranging from €1,900 to €3,850 (US$2,050-$4,170) a year. You can live in Belgium with a budget of around €600-800 (US$650-$860) a month. Brussels, the capital city, was ranked 47th in this year’s QS Best Student Cities.

Czech Republic

Students who speak Czech are able to study abroad for free in the Czech Republic at any public university. Students who wish to study in English can also study fairly cheaply, at around CRK 27,270 (US$1,080) per semester. Living costs are more affordable than in many countries in Western Europe, at around CRK 8,800-18,850 (US$350-750) a month. The Czech capital city, Prague, was this year ranked 49th in the QS Best Student Cities.

Greece

All students from within the EU or EEA are able to study abroad for free in Greece at public universities and colleges at all levels, with the exception of some master’s degree programs. And if this doesn’t sound like enough, you can also get your course textbooks for free! International students are also eligible for low cost higher education, at approximately €1,500 (US$1,630) per year. Greece offers one of the lowest costs of living in the European Union.

Italy

Although private universities in Italy can be known to charge up to €16,000 (US$17,360) a year, public universities in Italy are markedly cheaper, charging between €850 and €1,000 (US$920-1,080) per year for undergraduate programs. EU students are eligible for the same funding opportunities as Italian students, including loans, grants, scholarships and fee waivers. Living costs in Italy are also not as high as you might expect, at around €1,200 (US$1,300) a month. This year, Milan was ranked 36th in the QS Best Student Cities.

Spain

With the same education rights as Spanish students, EU students are not required to pay high education fees. International students, meanwhile, are able to study in Spainfor a price of between €680 and €1,400 (US$740-1,500) a year at public institutions. Fees are charged on a ‘per credit’ basis and can be higher at graduate level. To live in Spain you should expect to spend between €900 and €1,100 (US$970-1,200) in living costs. Barcelona and Madrid are both featured in the QS Best Student Cities 2015 ranking, at 19th and 39th respectively.

Other places to study abroad for free (or at low cost)

Argentina

While Argentinian students all enjoy access to free universities, international students should expect to pay a small, nominal fee to enroll at public universities in the country. Private institutions in Argentina, on the other hand, can charge upwards of ARS 43,800 (US$5,000) a year. In the QS Best Student Cities 2015, Argentinian capital Buenos Aireswas ranked 24th.

 

India

In India, international students at undergraduate level will often pay a combined yearly amount of between Rs 75,350 and Rs 332,400 (US$1,200-$5,300) to cover both their end to be more expensive and private schools charge significantly more. Living costs in India are, for most students, likely to be very appealing. According to Numbeo, consumer prices are 236% cheaper than in the UK, while rental prices are as much as 471% cheaper.

Taiwan

Tuition fees in Taiwan offer great value, with the nation’s top universities offering affordable programs. For example, National Taiwan University (NTU), the nation’s leading university at 76th in the QS World University Rankings 2014/15, last year charged undergraduate students just NTD 50,460-62,100 (US$1,600-2,000) for the year. In the QS Best Student Cities 2015, Taipei was ranked 25th in the world and the most affordable city for students in 2015.