1. Italy – attending some of the oldest universities in Europe
Italy is such an affordable country to live and visit, especially considering it counts an abundance of touristic attractions. It is no wonder that this country is drawing thousands of international students and tourists each year. Home to the oldest university in Europe, students in Italy can enrol in numerous interesting study degrees and benefit from accessible tuition fees and low living costs.
Average tuition fees in Italy: 850 to 1,000 EUR/year at public universities.
Overall living costs in big cities: 1,000 to 1,500 EUR/month.
Overall living costs in student cities (Pisa, Padua, Turin): 750 EUR/month maximum
Costs include accommodation, food costs, public transportation, local travel and/or entertainment.
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More information about costs and student life in big cities of Italy:
Rome
Milan
Florence
Bologna
2. Spain – make friends and enjoy the sun at low costs
Spain is an appealing country to international students, due to its Mediterranean climate, friendly locals, affordable prices and not to mention the opportunity of learning or brushing up on Spanish language skills. With over seventy universities to choose from, you are likely to find a suitable Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Spain.
Average tuition fees in Spain: 1,000 EUR/year at public universities, for international students.
Overall living costs: 800 – 950 EUR/month
This can include all your monthly expenses (food bills, social activities and transportation). In some Spanish cities, with this sum, you can also cover the accommodation costs.
More information about costs and student life in big cities of Spain:
Barcelona
Madrid
Valencia
Granada
Alicante
Find out more about tuition and living costs in Spain.
3. Germany – quality education for everyone
Germany is one of the top study abroad destinations in Europe, as German universities are well-known for the world-class education and cutting-edge research opportunities offered as part of a degree programme. In Germany, you can find around 300 universities (out of which around 10 are ranked in the top leading universities worldwide), with over 800 international degrees to choose from.
Although in some German cities, the cost of living may be higher compared to many cities in Europe, in terms of tuition fees, Germany is a very affordable country.
Average tuition fees in Germany: 0 EUR/year at public universities
Yearly administration fee: 100 - 200 EUR/year
Overall living costs: 800 EUR/month. Costs include accommodation, food bills, social activities and public transportation.
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More information about costs and student life in big cities of Germany:
Berlin
Munchen
Hamburg
Frankfurt
Koln
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4. France – learn in an iconic international destination
France is a study abroad destination, preferred especially by students that are in love with the French culture. With numerous higher education institutions, present in over forty cities in the country, France is an affordable country to pursue a degree abroad.
Average tuition fees in France: 200 to 300 EUR/year depending on degree level and specialisation
Overall living costs: 700 -800 EUR/month
Expenditures include housing, food, local visits and entertainment and transportation. Ph.D.s in engineering or medicine charge a little higher, between 450 and 600 EUR/year.
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