Where can you study abroad for free?

While university costs in many parts of the world continue to grow, some of you may believe that acquiring a recognized degree certification, whether in your home country or abroad, is simply unattainable without a four- or five-figure budget or the assistance of a scholarship.

You'll be relieved to learn that this is not always the case. Many nations throughout the world offer students the opportunity to study abroad for free or at a very low cost. All you have to do is know where to look.

Below is a list of nations that offer low-cost or free tuition, along with information on eligibility and current (low) university prices. 

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1. Germany

The popularity of studying in Germany appears to be on the rise. This is partly owing to the fact that most German public institutions have no undergraduate tuition fees, which applies to both German and international students regardless of nationality. To compensate administrative costs, a tiny nominal university fee of roughly €150-250 (US$170-280) is levied.

The exception is the German state of Baden-Württemberg, which in autumn 2017 restored tuition costs for non-EU/EEA students. Students in this category must pay €1,500 (US$1,660) per semester (€3,000 or US$3,320 per year). PhD students and refugees are exempt, and costs for individuals pursuing a second degree are decreased (to €650 (US$720) per semester, or €1,300 (US$1,440) per year). Other German states may follow suit and reintroduce fees in the future in order to invest in and improve university education, so keep an eye out.

2. France

Although France is not as well-known for its economical higher education as Germany, international students may be astonished to learn that they can study in France for free (or at a very low cost), regardless of their country.

Although university fees are nominally imposed at public institutions in France they are a fraction of those charged in most other countries, costing only €170 (US$190) per year for EU/EEA/Swiss students at undergraduate level.

Non-EU/EEA students, on the other hand, will start paying higher tuition in the 2019/20 academic year, with a bachelor's degree costing €2,770 (US$3,065) each year. The number of scholarships available to international students will be tripled, from 7,000 to 21,000, according to the French government.

Additional fees can increase the cost of your studies slightly, especially in more specialised degrees like medical and engineering, but not significantly. If you want to study at a top university.

3. Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden

Northern European nations (known as the Nordic countries) are noted for their great quality of life, beautiful nature, and liberal politics. They also have some of the world's strongest higher education systems. Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden are all Nordic countries that offer free or low-cost education:

In Norway, all students, regardless of study level or nationality, you are entitled to free university education. You will simply have to pay a semester fee, which will be roughly NOK 300-600 (US$33-66) in this situation. The majority of undergraduate programmes are taught entirely in Norwegian, and overseas students must show confirmation of Norwegian competency in order to enrol.

English language programmes are significantly more frequent at the master's and doctoral levels, and free tuition still applies.

There are no tuition fees at Iceland's four public institutions; only a registration fee is levied. Students from outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland are required to pay tuition fees for bachelor's and master's degree programmes in Denmark, Sweden, and most recently, Finland. PhD programmes in some countries, on the other hand, are completely supported, allowing exceptional PhD candidates to earn a salary while earning their degree. Non-EU/EEA students can still study for free in Finland if they do so in Swedish or Finnish.

In Denmark, Sweden, and Finland, international costs for bachelor's and master's degrees differ. In Denmark, annual university costs range from DKK 45,000 to DKK 120,000 (US$6,670-17,800), while in Sweden, most courses cost between SEK 80,000 and SEK 145,000 (US$8,200-14,870). Tuition fees in Finland are currently at least €1,500 (US$1,700) a year, while most students will spend between €6,000 and 18,000 (US$6,640-19,900) per year.

Austria

Austria is another European country where students can study for free (or at a very minimal fee). When it comes to the cost of higher education, EU/EEA students have the same rights as Austrians and can study for free at any level.

After that, students only have to pay €363 per semester. International students from outside the EU/EEA should expect to pay somewhat more every semester, roughly €726 (US$803). All students will spend about €11,400 (US$12,600) per year on living expenses. In the QS Best Student Cities 2019, Vienna, Austria's capital, was ranked 13th.

Belgium

In Belgium, there are two major linguistic communities, each with its own viewpoint on university prices. EU students, on the other hand, will pay a maximum of €906 each year. While EU students are the only ones who profit from being able to study for free in Europe