DO YOU WANT TO STUDY IN THE EU FOR FREE OR WITH LOW TUITION FEES?

​If you plan to study in the EU, do you need to consider the number of tuition fees? In the following article, we discuss and give you the best tips.

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​Europe offers plenty of affordable study options for international students. In many countries, education is free for European students. And there are even some places where non-European students can study for free. 

​With very few exceptions, these are the countries in Europe that offer free tuition at their public universities:

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Austria
Tuition-free for students from the EU/EEA
Tuition fees of around 1,500 per year for students from other countries
Tuition at public universities is free for Europeans that want to study in Austria. Non-Europeans are charged a still very affordable 1,500 euros per year.
 
Denmark
Tuition-free for students from the EU/EEA
Tuition fees of around 45,000 - 120,000 DKK per year (6,000 - 16,000 EUR) for students from other countries
Denmark is a famous country for European students because it offers free tuition at high standards. Non-European international students pay up to 16,000 euros per year.
 
Finland
Tuition-free for students from the EU/EEA
Tuition fees of around 5,000 - 20,000 EUR per year for students from other countries
Since the summer of 2017, universities in Finland have been charging tuition fees to non-European students. The universities set the costs to range between 5,000 and 20,000 euros per year. Citizens from the European Union and EEA continue to study for free in Finland. 
 
France
Tuition-free for students from the EU/EEA
Tuition fees are around 2,800 - 3,800 EUR per year for students from other countries.
With world-class education and more and more Bachelor and Master programmes offered in English, France attracts many international students every year. Aside from a nominal registration fee, most public universities in France do not charge any tuition fee from Europeans. Internationals pay relatively modest annual fees of ca. 2,800 EUR for a Bachelor and 3,800 EUR for a master. Vive la France! 
 
Germany
Tuition-free for students from the EU/EEA
Tuition-free for students from other countries
Germany is among the most popular countries for international students and was ranked 1st in our Country Ranking 2017 and 2018. Except for a few private universities, you can study in Germany for free, regardless of whether you are from Europe or elsewhere. There is usually a small administrative semester fee, but this covers a public transport ticket at a fraction of its usual price.
 
Greece
Tuition-free for students from the EU/EEA
Tuition fees of around 1,500 per year for students from other countries
One of the sunnier places, Greece, offers free education to all Europeans. And the cost for international students is also low, at around 1,500 euros per year. With a relatively low cost of living, Greece is among the more affordable study-abroad destinations.
 
Hungary
Tuition-free for students from the EU/EEA
Tuition fees of around 1,500 per year for students from other countries
Regarding money, Hungary ranked among the top in our Country Ranking 2018: No tuition fees for Europeans, meagre tuition fees for non-Europeans and a meagre cost of living.
 
Norway
Tuition-free for students from the EU/EEA
Tuition-free for students from other countries
Universities in Norway offer free education to students from Europe, Asia, Africa and anywhere else. However, Norway is one of the most expensive countries in the world. So make sure to compare the living expenses of other countries you are considering. Even if you have to pay fees elsewhere, it is still cheaper overall than in Norway.
 
Poland
Tuition-free for students from the EU/EEA
Tuition fees of around 1,500 per year for students from other countries
Poland is a very affordable country for students: It ranked the most affordable in our Study.EU Country Ranking for 2018. Europeans study for free, and non-Europeans pay only a tiny amount. Plus, it is very cheap to live there.
 
Scotland (United Kingdom)
No tuition fee for undergraduate degrees for Scottish or non-British EU citizens
Otherwise, tuition fees for EU/EEA students
Tuition fees for non-EU/EEA students
Are you looking for a Bachelor’s degree in Europe, and are you a European Union or EEA citizen? Then studying in Scotland may be more affordable than you thought: The Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS) covers tuition fees for undergraduate degree programmes if you are from Scotland or elsewhere in the EU. That means that this generous discount does not apply to students from elsewhere in the UK, i.e. England, Wales and Northern Ireland. However, the effect of Brexit on tuition fees is still unclear.
 
 
Slovenia
Tuition-free for students from the EU/EEA
Tuition fees of around 5,000 EUR per year for students from other countries
Slovenia is among the less-explored study-abroad destinations. Most universities offer free tuition for Europeans but cost around 5,000 euros per year for other international students.
 
Sweden
Tuition-free for students from the EU/EEA
Tuition fees are around 80,000 - 200,000 SEK per year (8,300 - 20,800 EUR)
Europeans can study in Sweden for free. Other international students should expect hefty fees when looking in Sweden, combined with the relatively high cost of living.
 
In the following weeks, we will explore these countries!!!
 
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