Moving abroad for higher studies is an aspiration for many students. A country’s education system, infrastructure, culture, and the very fact that you get to live on your own in a new country makes it all the more attractive.
Many a times a major setback comes in the form of the humongous fee that international students need to shell out. Scholarship is always an option, but the competition is huge which reduces the probability of getting it. However, the good news is that there are some countries in which university education for international students is free or very nominal.
Here is a list of seven such countries:
- Germany: Most public universities in Germany do not charge its students any tuition fee -be it German or international. All you need to pay is a nominal administration charge which is approximately €100-350/semester. Germany has some top-notch universities which when combined with extremely affordable education, automatically makes it a favourite destination among international students.
- Czech Republic: If you learn Czech, another door that opens for you is of Czech Republic. International students who speak the local language can study free of cost in the public universities of this Central European nation. Even if you want to study in English the fee in public universities would be very nominal.
- Iceland: Public universities in Iceland do not charge it’s students both local and international, any tuition fee for Masters Degree. They charge a small administrative fee annually.
- Norway: International students can study free of cost in Norwegian public universities. You would just have to pay a minor semester fee. The cost of living is quite high in Norway compared to other European countries which needs to be taken into consideration.
- Belgium: Though education in Belgium is not free, but the tuition fee is quite low. International students having a valid residence permit can work up to 20 hours per week if enrolled on a full-time course in a university recognised by the Federation Wallonia-Brussels and this can largely help in meeting the day-to-day expenses.
- Finland: International students who wish to study in the happiest country of the world can do it for free if you know the local language- Finnish or Swedish. However, if you enrol yourself into a course taught in English, then you would have to pay the tuition fee.
- Spain: When it comes to studying abroad, Spain has been a favourite among international students for many years in a row. Studying in Spain may not be free but the fee in public universities of Spain isn’t high- around €2500 per semester.
While studying abroad seems like an attractive proposition, it must be done after proper research and planning. Once, you have weighed all pros and cons and made a confident and informed decision, all that would be left for you to do is pack your bags and get started on a new journey!