5 Most Affordable Countries for Study Abroad

Study abroad can be the most life-transforming decision for any student.

When we think of studying abroad, the top-most thing that springs to our mind is usually the costs involved. While you can get Student Education Loan of different amounts, why burden yourself with loans when you can opt for countries that ask for zero or minimal tuition fees.

Provided you meet certain criteria, 5 countries where you can study at zero or minimal tuition fees include –

DENMARK

Universities of Denmark in QS World Universities Ranking 2020

Rank in 2020	University Name
72	University of Copenhagen
112	Technical University of Denmark
145	Aarhus University
324	Aalborg University
372	University of Southern Denmark

There are some great universities in Denmark for international students.

Do keep in mind that many universities in various European countries offer free education at the doctoral level. Getting selected is probably the biggest hurdle that you can expect to overcome.

Once selected, the university will literally be paying you to study.  

BRAZIL

Universities of Brazil in QS World Universities Ranking 2020

Rank in 2020	University Name
116	Universidade de São Paulo (USP)
214	Universidade Estadual de Campinas (Unicamp)
358	Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro
439	Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP)
482	Universidade Estadual Paulista “Júlio de Mesquita Filho”

While public institutions in Brazil are free to Brazilians, some of them are also free for international students as well.

Competition is fierce though, with almost 10 international students applying for every available spot.

Private institutions are quite cheap when compared to other parts of the world.

Additionally, the Brazilian government offers limited scholarship assistance to international students.

GERMANY

Universities of Germany in QS World Universities Ranking 2020

Rank in 2020	University Name
55	Technische Universität München
63	Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München
66	Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg
120	Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
124	KIT, Karlsruher Institut für Technologie
130	Freie Universität Berlin
138	Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen
147	Technische Universität Berlin
169	Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen
169	Universität Freiburg
179	Technische Universität Dresden
197	Georg-August-Universität Göttingen
227	Universität Hamburg
243	Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn
260	Technische Universität Darmstadt
279	Universität Stuttgart
291	Universität Frankfurt am Main
308	Universität Köln
314	Universität Mannheim
319	Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg
340	Universität Jena
340	Universität Ulm
347	Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster
410	Johannes Gutenberg Universität Mainz
424	Universität Konstanz
432	Ruhr-Universität Bochum
462	Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg
468	Universität des Saarlandes
478	Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel

Usually, Germany universities do not charge any amount towards the tuition fees. If tuition fees is required, however, it is quite low.

In Germany, many of the bachelor’s degree courses are at zero tuition fees.

Master's programs, on the other hand, charge a nominal amount as tuition fees. That is, when compared to the tuition fees charged by various other universities in different parts of the world.

FRANCE Universities of France in QS World Universities Ranking 2020

Rank in 2020	University Name
53	Université PSL (Paris Sciences & Lettres)
60	Ecole Polytechnique
77	Sorbonne University
139	CentraleSupélec
160	Ecole Normale Supérieure de Lyon
242	Sciences Po Paris
249	TELECOM ParisTech
250	Ecole des Ponts ParisTech
253	University of Paris
262	Université Paris-Sud 11
305	Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne
312	ENS Paris-Saclay
351	Université Grenoble-Alpes (UGA)
379	Université de Strasbourg
458	Université de Bordeaux
491	Université Aix-Marseille
498	Université de Montpellier

When you decide that you do want to study abroad, France can prove to be the perfect destination for study abroad after graduation.

The costs for higher education are approximately the same across the world. Nevertheless, the reason that you will have to pay less for Study in France is because the French government subsidizes a significant share of the overall costs for higher education.

When you calculate your study in France cost, rest assured that the French government will be footing most of the bill, so to speak.

No distinction whatsoever is made between the French students and international students in terms of – tuition rates, admission requirements, and degrees awarded.

AUSTRIA

Universities of Austria in QS World Universities Ranking 2020

Rank in 2020	University Name
154	Universität Wien
192	Technische Universität Wien
266	Universität Innsbruck
311	Technische Universität Graz
412	Johannes Kepler Universität Linz (JKU)

 

Despite being a small country, Austria offers quality education. There are many choices available in courses for the international students to choose from.

Moreover, the fees for study abroad in Austria is also quite reasonable when compared to many other countries in Europe.

Study abroad is indeed all about decisions. The right ones, that is.

While the importance of selecting the right university and the right course can hardly be overstated, the country that your university is located in can also affect the overall costs to a large extent.

Choose wisely.

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