Austria, Germany, Norway and the Czech Republic offer a variety of educational programs - usually for free.
Daria Kroshkina
founder of the project on education abroad StudyFree.
One of the most common stereotypes regarding the study abroad - that is insanely expensive. Few people know that some European countries provide educational programs with zero or minimal cost of training.
Austria
Most of the state universities in Austria offer free education for foreign students (as we are for them). Students will be required from non-EU countries only pay the minimum administration fee of 300 euros per semester. This policy applies to all programs and levels of training. The average cost of living in Austria is about 800 euros per month.
However, it should be understood that most undergraduate programs are taught in German, and that for admission to the first year will be required to undergo training in the preparatory college.
This is due to the fact that the school system in Austria is 12 years instead of our 11, so applicants need to "get to» additional year.
In the case of the master's program options for learning the English language has more frequent.
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Germany
Many public universities in Germany offer free training programs for undergraduate and graduate school, including foreign students. Terms and conditions may vary depending on the region. Education in the master's degree may already be paid, but the cost will still be many times lower than in other countries.
Average living costs in Germany amount to 500-800 euros per month. In some cases, they may be covered with an additional scholarship.
The situation with the arrival at the bachelor's program in Germany is similar to the conditions in Austria: most Programs are taught in German, for admission need to "get to» 12 th year on the preparatory courses.
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Czech Republic
Education of the Czech Republic in public universities is free for students from all countries. Exceptions are private universities and individual programs and specialties.
An important point - free training refers to programs in the Czech language (similar to the direction taught in English, will be more expensive).
But do not worry! There are special annual programs for the study of the Czech language at the end of which students pass the state exam and go to university.
We should also mention the grant program "Step into the Future", Which covers the cost of one-year language courses Czech language.
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Norway
All Norwegian universities do not charge tuition fees of any programs and directions. In some cases, for certain areas of graduate programs is an additional charge. However, unlike other European countries the cost of tuition for foreign students will not be higher than in Europe.
An important point - the cost of living in Norway is much higher than in other countries of Europe and the world.
It must be taken into account when planning your budget. But do not forget about the possibility to receive a scholarship to stay.
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see also
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- 7 ways to combine living abroad and travel →
- What you should know before entering the foreign university →