Germany - rising star
There are many reasons for the attraction of studying in Germany in recent years. In terms of training quality, Germany owns more than 40 universities in QS rankings, second only to the US and UK in the number of training institutions present in the ranking. The two cities of Munich and Berlin are also among the top 20 most economical cities according to the QS Best Student Cities 2017 table.
According to Internationale-studierende.de , all public universities in Germany do not charge any kind of tuition for bachelor and master programs for all students, including international students. In some federations, undergraduate chapters only charge a monthly contribution fee (about 50 EUR) and / or administrative management fees (about 50EUR, equivalent to 1.4 million VND) to serve the maintenance of facilities utilities on campus ...
The doctoral program in Germany is basically free. Students only pay a "symbolic" tuition after completing the first 6 semesters. During your doctoral studies, you can also work for paid or scholarship-based research projects.
This fee structure may change in the future. And sometimes there is a separate scholarship policy for each state . For example, the state of Baden-Württemberg will begin charging 1,500 EUR / semester for bachelor, master, degree and national accreditation programs for non-EU students from semester 2017-2018 winter season. You should also note when studying for masters and doctoral degrees, if the degree is different from the initial registration, tuition can be up to 10,000 EUR / semester or more. In case you want to study at private universities, the level of tuition you need to prepare is about 2,000 - 20,000 EUR / year.
Regarding living expenses, on average, international students in Germany spend about 750-1100 EUR a month and this number will be higher if you live in big cities like Frankfurt or Munchen.
Finland: Many schools are free of tuition and generous scholarships
According to the information of studyinfinland.fi , tuition for students from non-EU countries is applied from the fall of 2017 for bachelor and master programs taught in English. The minimum tuition fee for international students is 1,500 EUR / academic year and the average tuition fee is about 10,000 - 25,000 EUR / year, of which the University of Helsinki is the most expensive.
The good news is that programs taught in Finnish and Swedish are still exempt from tuition fees. At the doctoral level, students are exempted from tuition regardless of nationality.
In return, Finnish and UAS universities offer outstanding students from non-EU / EEA countries with a variety of scholarship opportunities to pay for undergraduate and graduate programs. doctor. Program EDUFI Fellowships help students Ph.D. pay living expenses for a maximum of one academic year. Moreover, each university has scholarship and financial aid programs. Information can be found in the Tuition and Financial Aid section of the school website. Many schools require applicants to apply for scholarships at the same time as the application process.
On average, the cost of monthly living expenses for Finnish students falls between EUR 700-900 / month (VND 19,000,000 to VND 22,000,000).
Austria: Tuition is less than 1,000 Euro / semester
Austria is one of the places to study abroad is quite strange for Vietnamese students, but in terms of financial factors, this is the destination you should quickly put into sight. According to the information of studyinaustria.at , Vietnamese students generally pay about 363.36 to 726.72 EUR per semester, plus 19.20 EUR for student council member “ÖH-Beitrag” and insurance accident when studying at public universities. If participating in student exchange programs and cooperation between universities, or from underdeveloped countries, students are also exempted from tuition.
For more information on tuition fees, you can directly access and search the website of each school.
Regarding the cost of living in Austria, you need to prepare an expense of approximately 950 EUR per month, including accommodation and personal expenses. Vienna, the capital of Austria, ranks 16th in the 2017 best cities for international students.
Sweden waives tuition fees at universities
Students from non-EU / EEA countries and non-Swedish students must pay registration and tuition fees when studying for bachelor and master programs in Sweden. Each school has a tuition fee of 9,000 - 15,800 EUR / year.
The PhD position in Sweden is usually the work paid by universities or outside agencies. This means that if you own a PhD degree, you will not have to pay the fee and also receive a monthly salary.
Higher education institutions in Sweden facilitate international students with many full or partial scholarships. Besides the school website, you can visit University Admissions .
Free tuition in Norway
According to information from Studyinnorway.no , public universities as well as training institutions belonging to public universities in Norway stipulate that no fees will be collected from students. This policy applies at all levels, from undergraduate courses to Master's and Doctoral programs.However, each semester, students have to pay a fee of NOK 300-600.(800,000 to 1,800,000 VND). Note that most of the bachelor's programs here are taught in Norwegian, in which from the master's level and above, you will have more options to study in English.
Note that some public universities and colleges can charge for some special programs, mainly at the Master's level. Most private training institutions will require students to pay tuition. However, the tuition fees are often lower than the fees you have to spend in other countries (from 7,000 - 10,000 EUR / year). In addition, there is no difference in tuition between international students and Norwegian students as in most countries with English as their first language.
However, you should consider when choosing to study in this country because the cost of living here is much higher than other study destinations in Europe, falling between 1,000 and 1,800 EUR / month, and up to 2,000 EUR / months in big cities like Oslo.
Study almost free in Spain
Tuition fees at public schools for students outside the EU fall between 750 and 2,100 Euros a year. For the bachelor's degree, the fee is in the range of 680 - 1,400 EUR / year and 1,350 - 1,500 EUR / year for master and doctoral systems.
Meanwhile, studying a bachelor's degree at a private school in Spain costs 5,000 EUR - 12,000 EUR. Masters and doctoral fees are calculated according to credit. Each credit is only between EUR 22 and 36. On average, you will pay 1,320 - 2,160 EURO / year for a 60-credit masters program.
To live comfortably in this country, you should prepare about 10,800 - 13,200 EURO a year of living expenses. Madrid, Barcelona and Valencia are both located in the QS Best Student Cities 2017 table, with Barcelona at 23.
Hungary, Poland, Greece - tuition from 1500 Euro / year
The above three countries do not charge fees for European students, and tuition fees are extremely low for students of other countries. On average, students outside the EU / EEA only pay 1,500 Euro per academic year.
Living standards are also friendly to the budget of international students, whether they are tuition or living expenses. Specifically, the cost of living is about 300 - 500 EUR / month in Poland, 590 - 700 EUR in Hungary and Greece.
And if you're still not ready to study in Europe ...
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Before actually taking off to Europe (or another continent you dream of), why not enroll in an online program with a curriculum from the top universities to "taste"?
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