Germany
Public universities charge only a semester fee (€150–€350). Living costs of about €992 a month.
Italy
Income-based fees of €900–€4,000 a year, plus DSU scholarships that can cover living costs.
France
Public universities at around €2,900–€3,900 a year with subsidised student housing (CROUS).
Poland
Tuition from €2,000 a year with some of Europe’s lowest living costs.
Others worth a look
- Spain — public fees from €1,000
- Belgium — public fees of €4,000–€12,000
- Finland — generous tuition waivers
- Taiwan & Japan — affordable national universities
Key takeaways
- Low tuition often comes with stricter academic requirements
- Check language requirements for part-time jobs
- Always budget for living costs and a blocked account where required