10 European countries offering low or free tuition for international students

TBS Report

20 October, 2025, 01:20 pm

Last modified: 20 October, 2025, 06:24 pm

10 European countries offering low or free tuition for international students

TBS Report

20 October, 2025, 01:20 pm

Last modified: 20 October, 2025, 06:24 pm

A red graduation cap with a large red price tag on top, displaying '$0' in white text, symbolizing free or very low-cost education.

A graduation cap adorned with a '$0' price tag symbolizes the dream of free education in Europe for aspiring international students. | Photo: TBS

Several European countries provide high-quality education at minimal or no tuition fees for international students, including those from non-EU/EEA countries. Here's a guide to the most affordable options.

A grand, historic university building with two Norwegian flags flying prominently, representing Norway's tuition-free education system.

The majestic Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, a symbol of Germany, representing the country's tuition-free public university system.

A sprawling, ornate yellow palace with numerous windows and a vast green lawn in front, representing European higher education opportunities, particularly for PhDs in Finland.

A modern university campus building with large windows and a distinctive architectural design, surrounded by a parking lot and a view of water, symbolizing higher education in Iceland.

A large, classical European building with intricate architectural details and multiple windows, representing universities in the Czech Republic.

A magnificent, ornate university building with a classical facade and flags, representing the affordable higher education options in Austria.

A majestic, classical European university building with a grand facade and banners, signifying the highly affordable public universities in France.

An aerial view of a European city square with red-roofed buildings, green courtyards, and people, representing the urban environment of Swedish universities offering free PhDs.

The magnificent Hungarian Parliament Building on the bank of the Danube River, a prominent landmark representing affordable education and scholarships in Hungary.

A modern, brick university building with large windows and a distinctive architectural style, representing quality higher education in the Netherlands.

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