Do you want to study abroad, but you want to do it on your own dime or at a reduced cost? In today’s piece, we are going to discuss some of the nations in which international students can get their educations at the lowest possible cost.
For those of you who are interested in studying in another country, here is a selection of low-cost countries to consider. Here are our recommendations for you!
Vatican City, Italy
The tuition at state universities in Italy, which are really more affordable, ranges between $ 920 and $1,080 per year for undergraduate programs. This is in contrast to the private tertiary institutions in Italy, which can charge up to US$ 17,360 per year in tuition fees.
EU students are eligible for the same funding opportunities as Italian students, including loans, grants, scholarships, and fee exemptions. These opportunities are available to EU students. You may be surprised to learn that the cost of living in Italy is about $ 1,300 less expensive per month than you anticipated. This year, Milan holds the 36th spot on the QS list of the best cities for students to study in.
Spain
Barcelona, Spain
EU students do not have to pay any tuition to attend higher education institutions in Spain despite having the same educational privileges as Spanish students. Students from other countries, on the other hand, can attend public universities in Spain at annual tuition rates ranging from 740 to 1,500 US dollars. At the postgraduate level, the fees are calculated on a “per credit” basis and might be significantly higher.
The monthly cost of living in Spain can range anywhere from $970 to $1,200 in the United States. Both Barcelona and Madrid were included in the QS Best Student Cities ranking for 2015, with Barcelona coming in at number 19 and Madrid at number 39 respectively.
Greece
Santorini, Greece
With the exception of a few different master’s degree programs, all students hailing from within the European Union or the EEA are eligible to receive a full scholarship to attend any level of study at any of Greece’s public institutions or colleges. And if all of this isn’t enough to sway your decision, consider this: you can also obtain your textbooks for free!
If they are able to meet the standards, international students have the opportunity to receive an education at a reduced cost, which is around $1,630 per year. The cost of living in Greece is significantly lower than the average for the rest of the European Union.
Taiwan
taiwan
Tuition costs in Taiwan are quite low, and several of the country’s top universities offer reasonably priced degree programs. For instance, National Taiwan University (NTU), which is ranked number 76 in the 2014/15 QS World University Rankings and is the leading university in the country, only charged students US $1,600-2,000 for this year’s tuition at the end of the previous school year. According to the QS Best Student Cities ranking for 2015, Taipei came in at number 25 worldwide and was named the most affordable city for students in 2015.
Germany
berlin, germany
A large number of people choose to pursue their post-secondary education in Germany, making it one of the most popular countries in Europe for this purpose. Germany was one of 16 countries to do away with tuition fees for undergraduate students attending any of the country’s public schools and universities last year. This essentially means that first-year undergraduate students from any country in the world can attend German state institutions and study for free, with the exception of a nominal charge to cover administrative and other costs incurred each semester.
The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) has released official figures indicating that the average cost of learning in Germany is only US$ 10,520 per year. This includes close to US$ 540 for school fees and US$ 9,980 for 12 months of life, which includes food, transportation, accommodation, entertainment, course materials, and other necessities. These figures are based on the most recent available data.
Austria
Austria is another another country in Europe where students have the opportunity to study for no cost or for a very low cost. Students from the EU and EEA have the same rights as Austrian students when it comes to the expense of higher education and are allowed to study for two semesters at no cost at any level. After this point, students will only be required to pay a charge of US$390 per semester.
Students who are not citizens of a country in the European Union or the European Economic Area are required to pay a tuition that is somewhat higher than about 790 dollars (US) per semester. The cost of living for each student will range between $ 920 and $1,080 per month in the United States. The capital city of Austria, Vienna, made it to the 20th spot in the list of the Best Student Cities in 2015 compiled by QS.
Czech Republic (Czech Republic)
Students who are fluent in Czech will have the opportunity to attend public colleges in the Czech Republic for free as part of an exchange program. Students who are interested in studying English can do so at a reduced cost, around $1,080 every academic semester. Living expenses range from from $ 350 to $ 750 per month, which is significantly less expensive than in many places in Western Europe. The city of Prague, which serves as the capital of the Czech Republic, is currently ranked number 49 on the QS list of the best student cities.
Skandivania / Nordic Countries ( Denmark , Finland , Norway , Sweden , Iceland )
Northern European countries, often known as Nordic countries, have some of the most robust high education systems in the world, in addition to their well-known excellent quality of life, breathtaking natural scenery, and politically progressive political systems. Additionally, many students have the opportunity to study in four out of the five Nordic nations without having to pay any tuition fees.
Iceland is the only country in the Nordic region that does not require students to pay tuition; however, Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden all provide students with the possibility to study for free. However, in order to graduate, students are required to satisfy a number of prerequisites.
University education is free of charge in Norway for any student who wishes to pursue it, regardless of their educational background or nationality. The vast majority of programs at the undergraduate level are only offered in Norwegian, and in order to study at this level, students from other countries are required to provide evidence of their Norwegian language skills.
Both Denmark and Sweden charge different amounts for overseas students to attend their bachelor’s and master’s degree programs. University tuition and fees can range anywhere from $6,550 to $17,500 per year in Denmark, whereas in Sweden they can be anywhere from $9,400 to $16,500 per year.
India
When studying at the undergraduate level in India, it is common practice for overseas students to spend a total annual amount ranging from US $1,200 to US $5,300 to cover their tuition expenses as well as their lodging costs. Although the rates charged by government agencies are somewhat comparable, the cost of an undergraduate education is often higher, and the tuition at private colleges is much higher.
For the majority of students, the cost of living in India could be an extremely interesting topic. According to a number of reports, the average cost of a consumer good is 236 percent lower than it is in the UK, and the average cost of renting a property is 471 percent lower.
France
paris, france
Even though France is not as well known as Germany for having affordable higher education options, it may come as a surprise to international students to learn that they can also study in France for free (or, at the very least, at a very low cost) regardless of their nationality.
Although there are theoretically tuition costs associated with attending public colleges in France, students often pay little more than $250 per year to cover the cost of administration.
As is the case in Germany, the majority of programs in France provide students with the possibility to receive instruction in their mother tongue while studying there for free. On the other hand, additional options to pursue one’s education in English can be found, particularly at the postgraduate level. You also have the option of attending preparatory schools in order to hone your French abilities prior to beginning your session.
Although it is possible to receive an education in France at no cost, the cost of living is quite high, particularly in the country’s most visited capital. Having said that, despite its reputation for having a high cost of living, Paris is still very reasonable, with an annual cost of living that is around 10,430 dollars in the United States. The fact that the French capital is very inexpensive to live in, in addition to having a big number of internationally ranked universities, has allowed Paris to maintain its position at the top of the QS Best Student Cities rating.
The highest-ranked institution is the Paris ENS, which came in at number 24 in the 2014–15 QS World University Rankings.
