Most Affordable Countries in Europe to Study Abroad

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Tuesday — March 07, 2017

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Everyone wants to go abroad for higher education and currently the best area in world for higher education is Europe. Europe is not only leading in the field of education but with that it is also the best place to live with the most cultural heritage, beautiful tourist spots, landscapes and high quality of living. There are many countries in Europe that are the best as study abroad destination of which United Kingdom in currently leading.

Study in Europe is actually cheaper than United States of America and Australia. There are also many countries who like Germany that are even better than Australia and rivaling USA in the field of education. But still study abroad can quite expensive and difficult of afford especially for student from developing countries. Today in this article I have researched and gathered all the cheapest and most affordable countries in Europe where you can study abroad. Here are the top 6 most affordable European countries and how much their living and education cost international students.

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6 - Finland:

Finland was ranked 19^th best country for higher education in 2017 by QS. Finland offers a wide range of global study programs which has been attracting many international students for years. Finland offers education free of cost to all European students however Non-Europeans have to pay tuition fees. Education fees in Finland are higher than other countries for overseas students. Their government has set up a minimum tuition fee of 1,500 EUR per year for English taught programs but actual tuition is a lot higher that ranges from 10,000 to 25,000 EUR per year. Here you will need an amount of 700 – 900 EUR per month to cover all your living expenses. Depending on the type of accommodation, it will cost from 150 to 600 EUR per month.

5 - France:

France is second best place in Europe and 6^th best in world for higher education as it was ranked in QS higher

education system strength ranking. Despite its achievements, France is not very expensive and offers the most affordable cost of tuition fee and living. Different programs in French universities have different fees which depending on the programs range between 190 EUR to 650 EUR per year where engineering degrees cost the highest and then degrees in medical are second. Average living cost in per month in France will be between 1,050 and 1,200 EUR. Accommodation in France can be a little costly than other countries but if you live hall of residence in university it will cover up as it costs about 150 and 600 EUR per month depending on university and if you rent or share an apartment it will cost between 300 and 700 EUR per month.

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4 - Italy:

Most of the Italian universities are not every expensive and offer wide range of study programs in a very reasonable and affordable tuition price. Average university fee ranges between 850 and 1,000 EUR per year in all public sector universities. Overall living costs for an international student in Italy can range between 1,000 and 1,500 EUR per month. This cost includes accommodation, food, transportation, and even some other entertainment. Of this total cost, about 200 – 300 EUR per month will be spent on your accommodation, 150 EUR on your food and groceries and 25 EUR monthly on transportation.

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3 - Hungary:

In Hungary, it cost you just about 1,000 EUR per year for higher education. Their tuition fee is very low and in addition they also offer numerous scholarships for international students to cover their all expenses. According a campushungary.org it will cost you only about 520 EUR per month to cover the costs of accommodation, utilities, local transport, and even occasionally socializing. However, different cities have different rates and prices and given number are approximated.

2 - Belgium:

Belgium is a European study abroad destination with a population of about 11 million who are divided in two linguistics groups. First language in Dutch and second is French. Different universities in Belgium cost different but average tuition fees in Belgium is approximately € 1,500 per year. You will need between 870 and 1,050 EUR per month to cover all living expenses including the accommodation of which about 150 EUR per month would go for your groceries if you cook at home. If you travel on local buses and train, it will cost you just around 20 EUR per month and save you a lot as taxis are pretty expensive and can cost you about 25 EUR for just one inner city trip.

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1 - Germany:

Germany is the 2^nd top in Europe and 3^rd best higher education system in world in QS 2017 HESS ranking. Study in Germany is a great opportunity for all international students from all around the globe. Germany has high quality educational system, learning a new language and gain experience from different culture make the country interesting. Germany offers free education in all public sector universities for all students whether they are native or international. Germany is also not very expensive to live in, compared to other countries.

In summary, an estimate of €450 would be needed for student for economical and modest living. Following are the details and approximated cost of living in Germany. Euro, at the time of writing is equivalent to PKR 110.97.