Studying
and living in a foreign country is everyone's dream. The experience of
living in an unknown place is one that we all crave for. A new culture,
new people, new places, new food - who wouldn't like to have that kind
of an experience, right? Studying abroad offers you all these
experiences and much more. But the massive tuition fee and other living
expenses are always the deal breakers.
Well, not
anymore! While our understanding of education in a foreign land is
restricted to the States, UK and popular European nations, we tend to
ignore the various other options available to us. As it so happens, there
are certain countries that offer education free of cost or with nominal
tuition fee to residents and international students alike. And we made a
list of them for you. You're one step closer to realising your dream of
living abroad.
Here are 10 countries that offer excellent education almost free of cost for international students:
1. Germany
When
it comes to excellent higher education at minimal or no cost, Germany
tops the list. The public universities in Germany do not charge any
tuition fee at all, however nominal university administration fee of
€150-250 (that's ₹11,500-19,000 approx.) is charged, which doesn't pinch
as that's exactly what we pay as annual fee in a DU college.
2. Norway
Graduate,
post-graduate and doctorate level programs in Norway are absolutely
free of cost, regardless of your nationality. But they do have one
requirement - you should be proficient in Norwegian, as most
undergraduate courses are taught in this language. Mind it, they do ask
for proof of proficiency in the language. So in case you plan to apply,
better start learning right away!
Education in these countries is not completely free, but it's still as good as free!
3. Sweden
While
universities of Sweden do charge application and tuition fee from
non-members of EU, EEA and Nordic countries for graduate and
postgraduate programmes, they offer PhD positions for no fee, in fact
you'll get a monthly salary! So, why don't you add the Dr. prefix to
your name in Sweden?
4. Austria
Non
EU/EEA students will have to pay nominal tuition fee of around €730 per
semester, which fares somewhere around ₹55,000. Not bad, considering
the quality of life here. Such a beautiful country it is.
5. Finland
Currently, Finland
does not charge any tuition fee for any level of education or any
nationality. But come 2017, and it will start charging tuition fee from
non EU/EEA students for English-taught Bachelor's and Master's
programmes.
6. Czech Republic
Higher
education here is free for all nationalities. It's the law here! But
for that you need to know the local language. And even if you want to
study in English, a nominal fee of around ₹70,000 will suffice as
tuition fee.
7. France
Higher
education in France is mostly free, except at some public universities.
But then again, even that fee is pretty minimal. Add to that the perks
of living in the country of Eiffel Tower and Paris! Tempting, isn't it?
8. Belgium
International
students have to pay a minimal fee to study in Belgium, which doesn't
pinch at all because you get to experience a totally different culture.
9. Greece
The
land of the Gods, Greece offers low cost higher education to
international students along with minimal cost of living as well. Add to
that some beautiful historical sights to behold. Sign me up!
10. Spain
Like
other European countries, Spain too offers free university education to
EU citizens only. But it too offers low cost education to students
outside EU, and offers reasonable cost of living. But think about all
the Spanish food you can gorge on there!
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