Top 5 Countries Where Tuition is Free in 2017
If you fail to qualify for fully-funded university scholarships,
consider enrolling in universities that are tuition free or charge low
tuition fees or those offering tuition fee waivers. Countries like Norway, Austria, Germany, Finland, and Sweden
offer different types of free/low tuition schemes and tuition
waivers for international students. scholars4dev.com has compiled
information and provided links to tuition-free Colleges and Universities
and links to Universities offering tuition scholarships.Tuition Free Universities in Norway »
According to Studyinnorway.no:
Norwegian state universities and
university colleges as a rule do not charge tuition fees to all
students including international students. This applies to all levels, including undergraduate studies, Masters programmes and Ph.D. programmes. However, students will have to pay a semester fee of NOK 300-600 each semester.
Note that some state universities and
university colleges may have tuition fees for a few specialized
programmes which are typically at the Masters level. Most private
institutions have tuition fees for all their programmes and courses. But
the fees are usually significantly lower than those of comparable
studies in most other countries. Also, foreign students don’t pay higher
tuition fees than Norwegian students.
Cost of Studying in Norway:
You should take into consideration that living expenses in Norway are
higher than in many other countries. Living expenses would amount to NOK 90,000-100,000 per year.
See the list of Universities and Colleges in Norway
See also the list of Scholarships in Norway for International Students
Tuition Free Universities in Austria »
According to studyinaustria.at
If you are an non-EU/EEA student, federal/public universities in Austria only charge about 363.36-726.72 Euros per semester for tuition fees plus 17.50 Euros for the Student Union membership fee and .50 Euros insurance fee per semester. If you are a citizen of a least developed country, you may be exempted to pay tuition fees at public universities in Austria and only need to pay the Student Union membership fee and insurance.
Cost of Studying in Austria: The cost of living for students in Austria is approximately 800 Euros per month which covers accommodation, food, and personal expenses.
See the list of Higher Education Institutions in Austria
Tuition Free Universities in Germany »
As of October 2014, all
Universities in Germany will not charge any tuition fees for
undergraduate studies for all students including international students. In
some Federal States, Universities will charge a semester contribution
(about 50 euros) and/or administration fees (about 50 euros). This
tuition fee structure can change in the future, you should check this page for updated information on tuition fees in different federal states in Germany.
Unlike undergraduate studies, most Master’s studies in Germany come with tuition fees, but they’re not as high as in other countries.
On the other hand, doctoral studies at German universities are in principle free.
PhD students are charged tuition only after completing their first
six semesters but they are required to pay a semester contribution of
approximately 150-200 euros per semester. Doctoral students usually
work on a research project (paid PhD position) or receive a scholarship.
Cost of Studying in Germany: On average, German students spend about 500-800 Euros for accommodation, transport, food, and miscellaneous expenses.
See the list of German Universities and Colleges.Also see the list of Scholarships in Germany for International Students
Tuition Free Universities and Scholarships in Finland »
According to studyinfinland.fi:
Tuition fees for non-EU/EEA students has been introduced from autumn 2017 onwards for English-taught Bachelor’s or Master’s programmes. Only Doctoral level studies will remain free of tuition fees, regardless of your nationality.
Finnish universities and UAS’s offer scholarship options for gifted non-EU/EEA students admitted to their fee-charging Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programmes. CIMO Scholarships are available to cover living expenses for Doctoral studies.
Cost of Studying in Finland: Estimated living expenses of a single student in Finland average around 500-800 Euros per month.
See the list of all Finnish institutions of higher education
See the list of Scholarships in Finland
Tuition Scholarships in Swedish Universities »
According to studyinsweden.se:
Application and tuition fees apply for those who are not citizens of an EU/EEA/Nordic country or Switzerland studying at the bachelor’s or master’s level. The Swedish Institute and a significant number of Universities offer full and partial scholarships in the form of tuition waivers for international students.
PhD positions in Sweden are usually offered as paid positions by universities or external funding bodies. This means that if you are offered a position as a PhD candidate, you will not pay fees and will receive a monthly salary.
Find the list of Universities in Sweden that offers scholarships/tuition waivers
See the list of Scholarships in Sweden for International Students
Online Tuition-Free Universities »
There are now a number of Universities offering online degrees/courses for free. The first such University is University of the People which
is a tuition-free, non-profit, accredited online university dedicated
to opening access to higher education globally. University of the
People offers online Associates and Bachelors Degrees in Business
Administration, Health Science, and Computer Science, as well as an MBA
program
This was followed by an initiative of MIT and Harvard called edX
which is a learning platform that gives students from any country the
opportunity to take free online courses offered by three premier
Universities in the US – Harvard, MIT, and UC Berkeley and about 50+
Universities and institutions. Following this trend, Coursera was
introduced which is an online learning platform that partners with the
top universities in the world to offer online courses in many fields of
study for anyone to take, for free.
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