Study destinations across Europe
Twenty-seven European countries, each with a different balance of tuition, living cost, language and work rights. Compare them here, then talk to a counsellor about which fits your profile.
Where our students go
Quick comparison
Indicative figures for international students. Exact tuition, living costs and visa funds change each intake — we confirm current numbers during counselling.
| Country | Typical tuition | Living cost | Post-study stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | €0 tuition; semester contribution €150–€350 | Approximately €992 per month (€11,904 per year) | 18-month job-search residence permit |
| Ireland | €10,000–€25,000 per year | Approximately €10,000 per year | 24 months for master's, 12 months for bachelor's |
| France | €2,770 (bachelor's) / €3,770 (master's) per year | Approximately €615–€800 per month | 24-month APS permit for master's graduates |
| Netherlands | €8,000–€20,000 per year for non-EU students | Approximately €900–€1,100 per month | 12-month orientation year (zoekjaar) |
| Italy | €900–€4,000 per year, income-assessed | Approximately €600–€800 per month | 12-month job-search permit |
| Spain | €1,500–€6,000 per year | Approximately €700–€900 per month | 12-month job-search permit |
| Poland | €2,000–€5,000 per year (medicine higher) | Approximately €450–€600 per month | 9-month job-search permit |
| Sweden | SEK 90,000–150,000 (approximately €8,000–€15,000) per year | Approximately SEK 9,000–10,500 per month | 12-month job-search permit |
| Finland | €6,000–€18,000 per year before scholarships | Approximately €700–€900 per month | 2-year job-search residence permit |
| Switzerland | CHF 1,000–3,000 per year | Approximately CHF 1,500–2,000 per month | 6 months to find work after graduation |
| Malta | €6,000–€12,000 per year | Approximately €550–€750 per month | Varies; job-seeking extensions available |
| Latvia | €2,000–€5,000 per year | Approximately €450–€600 per month | 9-month job-search permit |
| Austria | Approximately €726 per semester for non-EU students | Approximately €950–€1,200 per month | 12-month job-seeker residence permit |
| Belgium | Approximately €4,000–€6,000 per year for non-EU students | Approximately €850–€1,100 per month | 12-month search year (zoekjaar / année de recherche) |
| Bulgaria | €1,500–€4,000 per year | Approximately €350–€550 per month | 9-month job-search permit |
| Cyprus | €7,000–€14,000 per year | Approximately €600–€850 per month | Limited; graduate work options are restricted |
| Czech Republic | Free at public universities | Approximately €450–€650 per month | 9-month job-search visa |
| Denmark | €6,000–€16,000 per year for non-EU students | Approximately DKK 6,500–9,000 per month | 3-year establishment card for graduates |
| Estonia | €2,000–€8,000 per year | Approximately €450–€650 per month | 9 months after graduation |
| Hungary | €3,000–€8,000 per year | Approximately €500–€700 per month | 9-month job-search residence permit |
| Lithuania | €2,500–€6,000 per year; medicine higher | Approximately €450–€650 per month | 12-month job-search permit |
| Norway | Non-EU students pay tuition since 2023 — typically NOK 130,000–250,000 per year | Approximately NOK 12,000–15,000 per month | Job-seeker residence permit for graduates |
| Portugal | €3,000–€7,000 per year for non-EU students | Approximately €600–€850 per month | Job-search permit for graduates |
| Romania | €2,000–€5,000 per year | Approximately €400–€600 per month | 9-month job-search permit |
| Slovakia | Free at public universities | Approximately €450–€650 per month | Job-search residence permit available |
| Slovenia | €2,000–€6,000 per year for non-EU students | Approximately €500–€700 per month | 9-month job-search permit |
| United Kingdom | £12,000–£30,000 per year; MBA and medicine higher | £1,136 per month in London, £845 elsewhere (UKVI rates) | Graduate Route: 2 years (3 for PhD) |
How to pick between them
Lowest total cost
Germany, Czechia and Slovakia charge no tuition for many programmes; Poland, Latvia, Romania and Bulgaria keep both tuition and living costs very low.
Best for English-taught
Ireland, the Netherlands, Malta, Cyprus, Sweden and Finland have the widest English-taught catalogues.
Strongest stay-back
Ireland, France and Finland allow two years to find skilled work; the UK Graduate Route gives two years; Denmark offers a three-year establishment card.
Best for medicine
Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, Poland, Czechia and Slovakia run long-established English-taught medical programmes.
Best for engineering and tech
Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden, Estonia and Ireland have the deepest industry links and internship routes.
Best for business and hospitality
Switzerland, France, Spain, Ireland and Cyprus for management, hospitality and finance.
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