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Brazilian students can attend college for free in several European countries, with not very difficult bureaucracies, but in a simple way. Sweden, Germany, and Iceland, for example, do not charge tuition to all students, even those coming from other parts of the world.
University and Europe: An Accessible Combination for Brazilian Students
Furthermore, there are incentives for students to stay in foreign regions. Study modes vary from place to place; however, there are options for undergraduate and graduate courses.
In Finland, for example, there is a range of benefits for students from Brazil, such as low tuition, exemptions, among other advantages. Check here a list of countries where Brazilians can attend college for free.
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Take a course at Senai: openings for courses such as electromechanics, logistics, and occupational safety are available with 310 free scholarships and fully online registration.
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Seduc offers a R$ 600 scholarship to study in free online technical courses with 172 spots distributed between Teresina and three other municipalities.
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Want to take a MEC-recognized technical course, completely free and mostly studying from home? SENAR has opened 3,314 spots for distance learning technical courses in the 2026.2 Selection Process, and the selection takes place without an exam, only through the analysis of school records.
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Federal Institute offers 60 free technical course vacancies in Agriculture and Musical Instrument; learn how to apply for opportunities at IF Baiano
Countries That Offer Free College
For Brazilians who want to get ahead, we have prepared a special list of 5 destinations that allow free qualification.
Germany: Education of Excellence Without High Costs
Germany is one of the countries with the highest excellence in education; moreover, it has low fees regarding study. Since 2014, it has been possible to enter German universities for free. Some regions still require fees, but the amount is not high. For master’s students, tuition is indeed required, but the fees are also affordable. Moreover, students can join paid projects or receive scholarships.
Austria: Accessible Studies for International Students
There are options also in A Austria. Students from outside the European Union at public institutions have a semester fee that varies between 360 and 720 euros. A student fee of 17 euros and an insurance fee of 50 euros must also be paid. However, there is a chance to be exempted from these fees or even obtain scholarships that make tuition 100% free. All opportunities for fees can be reviewed on the country’s exchange website.
Sweden: Partial Tuition Exemption for International Students
The exemption from payment in Sweden is very accessible to Brazilian students and those from around the globe. To benefit from it, one must find their own universities or the Swedish Institute, which offers full and partial scholarships. In some cases, one must have demonstrated outstanding performance in academic activities. For those pursuing a PhD, the roles are paid, and the student receives compensation for their studies.
Iceland: Access to Higher Education at Moderate Costs
Public university in Iceland does not have tuition; however, a one-time fee ranging from 100 to 250 euros must be paid. At private colleges, European Union citizens pay between 30 and 60 euros per credit, while non-Europeans must pay 100 to 150 euros per credit.
Czech Republic: Free Higher Education for Czech Speakers
Higher education is free for those who speak the Czech language in the Czech Republic. Studies in other languages have tuition starting at 1,000 euros per semester. Public institutions require registration fees of around 20 euros, while private institutions set their own registration amounts.
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