Study Abroad for Free?
Top European Universities,
Where Tuition is FREE
Believe it or not, some countries charge no tuition or administrative fees to postgraduates, effectively offering free Masters degrees. Neat!
Bear in mind, however, that there are other costs to consider when studying abroad. These could include processing visas and residence permits, paying for accommodation, health insurance, and other living costs.
Lots of funding opportunities are available from most countries though, so you won’t be left stranded. Find out more below.
Finland
Free for who: Everyone (EU, EEA and the rest of the world).
Admin fees: None.
Terms: Whether your studies are part-time or full-time, you won’t have to pay any fees. However, as education is free, maintenance scholarships at Masters level are harder to come by. International students can work part-time during their studies, but it may be difficult to find employment if you aren’t fluent in Finnish or Swedish.
Note that From Autumn 2017, fees will be introduced for non-EU/EEA students.
Norway
Free for who: Everyone (EU, EEA and the rest of the world).
Admin fees: None.
Terms: In Norway you can undertake a Masters degree whether you choose to study part-time or full-time. International postgraduates are treated as domestic students, and do not pay fees for Masters study. Some funding is available, but is primarily in place for PhD students. However, exceptional students on Masters courses can be considered. So if your grades are high, you should definitely consider applying for funding.
Free-ish
Many other European countries are effectively free, with a few conditions. These usually concern the format of your degree, the language it is studied in, and the time you have to complete it.
Austria
Free for who: EU, EEA and Swiss students.
Admin fees: None.
Terms: Austrian students, EU students, and students with equal status at universities do not have to pay fees, provided they complete their course on time. If you exceed the minimum study duration by more than a year, you’ll have to pay €363.36 per additional semester.
International students outside of the above categories pay €726.72 per semester. So an average Masters would cost around €1525 – 3050. Courses undertaken at University Colleges of Teacher Education are cheaper at €363.36 per semester.
The Czech Republic
Free for who: Everyone (EU, EEA and the rest of the world).
Admin fees: €18 - €21 per course (one-off fee).
Terms: As long as you study in the Czech language and complete your course on time, there are no fees! (If you extend your study period past the regular length, you will be charged €326 per year). Scholarships are available from most universities, so you may also have support for living costs.
Denmark
Free for who: EU, EEA and Swiss students on full-time courses.
Admin fees: None.
Terms: Other international students pay fees set by universities. Part-time students are subject to a fee of at least €268. Also note that some specialised Masters, such as MBAs, will cost more.
Grants and loans are potentially offered to all students, but availability varies by institution. Find out more with our guide to studying a Masters in Denmark.
Germany
Free for who: Everyone (EU, EEA and the rest of the world).
Admin fees: €40-75 per semester.
Terms: Consecutive Masters programmes (courses that follow a related undergraduate degree) are normally free. Admin fees vary depending on your course and length of study, but should not exceed €150 per academic year.
Although German education is extremely low-cost, funding is also available to support your studies. Bonus! With a strong economy, finding part-time work shouldn’t be a problem either.
For more information, check out our advice on studying a Masters in Germany and our in-depth guide to German Masters fees and funding.
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