See Which Countries Offer Opportunities to Study for Free or at a Very Affordable Price

Germany, Austria, Norway, Finland, Sweden, Iceland, Spain and France – Countries Where It Is Possible to Study for Free or for a Low Cost

When it comes to studying abroad, the most popular destinations for Brazilians are England, Canada, and the United States, according to the Brazilian Association of International and Cultural Travel Organizers (Belta). The first place to be sought, the United States, has a significant issue: the high cost of education! Considering the price, we aim to show countries that offer opportunities to study for free or for very low costs. Check it out!

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With the high costs of the United States, Europe becomes a significant option for Brazilians. There are at least eight countries where it is possible to study for free or at very affordable prices, and there is a great advantage: various programs are in English, even though it is not the official language of these countries. Below we will list some locations where an exchange program is worth it.

Study for Free in Germany

Since 2014, “tuition fees” have not been charged at all German universities. This includes foreign students and applies to both undergraduate courses and integrated master’s programs. In the country, there is only one exception, which is the University of Baden-Württemberg, which today charges around 1,500 euros (about 9,000 reais) per semester from international students.

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At some federal universities, a semester contribution and/or administrative fees are charged (around 50 euros, or approximately R$ 300).

The German government generally requires those who wish to study in the country to pay 8,000 euros per year. The government also allows Brazilian university students to work full-time for 120 days a year or part-time for 240 days.

Study for Free in Austria

For exchange students, Austrian universities, whether public or federal, only charge about 360 to 720 euros (R$ 1,800 to R$ 4,400) per semester in “tuition fees,” according to Study in Austria. Additionally, there is a fee of 19.20 euros (about R$ 120) for participating in the country’s student union and for student accident insurance.

Even in these cases, there are opportunities for exemptions or reimbursements for these fees. These opportunities exist for participants of specific exchange programs, members of partner universities, or citizens of developing countries (a category that generally includes Brazil). However, you need to check these opportunities individually at each university and for each course.

Study for Free in Norway

“Tuition fees” are not charged to students, including foreign ones, by universities and colleges in Norway. This applies to all levels: undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral. However, students must contribute a fee of about 300 to 600 Norwegian crowns (equivalent to R$ 170 to R$ 340) each semester.

However, some institutions still charge “tuition fees” for students enrolled in specific programs, usually at the master’s level. Most private institutions charge in all their programs. In this case, the fee is usually lower than in other countries, and the fees for international students are not higher than for Norwegian students.

Study for Free (or Nearly) in Finland

Finland is one of the countries with the best education and quality of life in the world. Furthermore, according to Study in Finland, PhD students do not have to pay “tuition fees.” Generally, they receive a salary or scholarship when they work as researchers.

For undergraduate and master’s courses, both at private and public institutions, study fees have been in place since the second semester of 2017. In some cases, it is possible to obtain exemptions. If you still need to pay, there are various scholarship opportunities for Finnish universities. However, these need to be verified at each college and for each course.

In addition to “tuition fees,” students will incur their personal expenses. These expenses range between 700 and 900 euros per month (R$ 4,200 and R$ 5,500). However, the country allows students participating in exchange programs to work 25 hours per week while studying in the country.

Study for Free (or Nearly) in Sweden

As in Finland, students in doctoral programs do not pay “tuition fees,” and they also receive a salary or scholarship. However, in undergraduate and master’s programs, these fees may apply.

Study for Free (or Nearly) in Iceland

In Iceland, there are seven universities, four of which are public. At these universities, “tuition fees” are not charged, but there is an administrative registration fee, which costs around US$ 600 annually, averaging about R$ 270 per month to study at a university in Iceland.

Study for a Low Cost in Spain

As in many other countries, Spanish universities are divided into public and private institutions, and about one-third of them are public. Among these institutions, it is possible to graduate at prices comparable to private universities in Brazil.

At public universities, undergraduate courses cost around 1,500 euros per year. The cost amounts to about 9,000 reais per year, or approximately 750 reais per month.

Postgraduate Studies in France

France has over 50 courses in English; however, the majority are offered by private universities, making the costs very high. However, for those looking for postgraduate studies, the prices are affordable.

According to the French government, the cost for a student to support themselves per month is around US$ 430. Foreign students can work up to 964 hours per year, which corresponds to 60% of the hours of a person employed full-time.