Tuition & Scholarships
Tuition Fees and Scholarships to Study in Europe
Costs and funding for studying in Europe — tuition at public universities, the cost of living, free and low-tuition options, and scholarships including DAAD and the Deutschlandstipendium.
Studying in Europe can be affordable, but the details matter. This hub explains what tuition really costs at public universities (and where international students still pay), the main living-cost components, and the scholarships open to international students — from EU-wide and national schemes to Germany's DAAD and Deutschlandstipendium. All amounts and deadlines are deferred to official sources you should verify before applying; no scholarship or admission can be guaranteed.
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Guides for Europe
15 of 15 guides in this hub are for Europe.
Cost of Studying and Living in Germany
What it costs to study in Germany — public-university tuition and the semester contribution, plus living costs like rent, food, insurance, and transport. It also covers proof of funds for the visa, with links to the official sources.
Read guideFree and Low-Tuition Universities in Europe
Where public-university tuition in Europe is free or low — and where international (non-EU) students typically still pay. A clear, accurate guide that defers all exact fees to official national and university sources.
Read guideErasmus+ Programme Explained
A plain-English overview of Erasmus+, the European Union's programme for education, training, youth and sport — what it covers, how student exchanges work, and how it differs from Erasmus Mundus scholarships.
Read guideCost of Studying in Europe by Country
What studying in Europe can cost — how tuition and living costs vary across Germany, France, the Netherlands and the Nordics, with links to the official sources.
Read guideCheapest European Countries to Study for International Students
Lower-cost study destinations in Europe — what makes some countries more affordable, how tuition and living costs combine, and why you should always confirm current figures on official sources.
Read guideCost of Living for Students in Europe
The living-cost components international students budget for in Europe — accommodation, food, transport, health insurance and personal spending — and why the total varies so much by city and country.
Read guideEducation Loans for Studying in Europe
How students typically fund study in Europe through education loans — the kinds of loans that exist, what lenders usually look at, and why you must verify terms with the lender and a qualified adviser.
Read guideTuition Fees for International Students in Europe
How tuition fees work for international students across Europe — the difference between EU/EEA and non-EU/EEA rates, public versus private institutions, and why you must confirm the exact figure on each official source.
Read guideDAAD Scholarships for International Students
DAAD scholarships for international students wanting to study in Germany — what DAAD is, the main programme types, who can apply, and how to verify amounts and deadlines on the official source.
Read guideScholarships to Study in Europe for International Students
Scholarships in Europe for international and non-EU students — EU-wide, national and university awards, eligibility and avoiding scams, with official links.
Read guideDeutschlandstipendium and Other Germany Scholarships
Germany scholarships — the merit-based Deutschlandstipendium, DAAD programmes and foundation awards — and how to avoid scams, with links to official sources.
Read guideErasmus Mundus Scholarships Guide
How the Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters (EMJM) scholarships work for international students — what they fund, who can apply, how to apply through the joint programme, and how they differ from Erasmus+.
Read guideEiffel Scholarship (France) Guide
The France Excellence Eiffel Scholarship explained — who runs it, who is eligible, the master's and PhD levels it supports, and why your French institution (not you) must submit the application.
Read guideSwedish Institute and Nordic Scholarships Guide
Swedish Institute (SI) scholarships for master's study in Sweden, plus how funding works across the Nordic countries — eligibility, how to apply, and where to verify the official details.
Read guideHolland Scholarship and Netherlands Funding
How the Holland Scholarship (NL Scholarship) and university grants work for international students in the Netherlands — who is eligible, what to expect as a first-year grant, and how to apply through your institution.
Read guideStudying in Europe
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