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What It Costs to Study Abroad, Country by Country

Tuition, the money you must show for a visa, and the scholarship routes for eight countries. Every figure comes from an official page, which is linked on each card.

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How to Use These Guides

We do not rank countries. A country is right for you when the course, the cost and the visa rules fit your situation.

1. Check the tuition

Fees depend on your passport, your level of study and the university. Always read the programme page.

2. Check the visa money

Most countries ask you to prove you can pay for living costs. Prepare the proof early, because it can take time.

3. Check the scholarship

Read who can apply and when. Many calls open once a year, and several have age or country limits.

Europe

Germany

Tuition: Generally no fees for Bachelor’s or most Master’s courses at state universities. Baden-Württemberg charges non-EU students €1,500 per semester. Doctoral students there are exempt.
Money to plan for: Living costs of about €900 to €1,200 a month. The study visa requires proof of €992 a month (the figure as of 1 January 2025, so check the current one). A blocked account is one accepted form of proof.
Scholarship route: DAAD EPOS for professionals from developing countries. See the Scholarships page for the current call.

DAAD: costs and finances

North America

Canada

Tuition: Depends on the university and programme. Check each programme’s page for the international fee.
Money to plan for: For a study permit you must show $23,448 a year for living costs (applications from 1 September 2026), plus tuition and travel. A guaranteed investment certificate or six months of bank statements can count as proof.
Scholarship route: The Vanier scholarship has closed to new applications and been replaced by the Canada Graduate Research Scholarship, Doctoral program.

Canada.ca: proof of funds

Europe / Asia

Türkiye

Tuition: Türkiye Bursları covers full tuition for the programme. Fees for other routes depend on the university.
Money to plan for: Türkiye Bursları includes free dormitory accommodation and a monthly stipend. Age limits apply to applicants.
Scholarship route: Türkiye Bursları. Applications usually open in January and February and are made online only.

Study in Türkiye FAQ · Türkiye Bursları

Europe

Sweden

Tuition: The Study in Sweden site gives a range of SEK 80,000 to SEK 295,000 for one year of tuition, with an average of about SEK 129,000. The range depends on the university and programme.
Money to plan for: About SEK 10,584 a month for living costs. The application fee is SEK 900, paid once on universityadmissions.se.
Scholarship route: The SI Scholarship for Global Professionals, for eligible countries. Check your country on the SI page.

Study in Sweden: fees

Europe

Ireland

Tuition: Non-EU students pay international fees set by each university. Check the course page.
Money to plan for: Visa-required students must show immediate access to at least €10,000 for the first year of study, plus the course fees. Non-EEA students with Stamp 2 can work up to 20 hours a week in term time and 40 hours in the holiday periods.
Scholarship route: Government of Ireland International Education Scholarships: €10,000 stipend plus a fee waiver for one year. The 2026 call has closed.

Education in Ireland: working · Irish Immigration: proof of funds

Europe

Netherlands

Tuition: Non-EU/EEA students pay an institutional fee. Study in NL gives averages of €9,000 to €20,000 a year for Bachelor’s and €12,000 to €30,000 for Master’s. The EU/EEA fee for 2026 to 2027 is €2,694.
Money to plan for: For a residence permit you must show sufficient means, based on the Dutch “study norm”, which changes every 1 January. Check the IND for the current amount.
Scholarship route: The NL Scholarship (formerly the Holland Scholarship) pays €5,000 in the first year. It is not a full-tuition scholarship.

Study in NL: tuition fees · IND: income requirements

Europe

Norway

Tuition: Students from outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland normally pay tuition. Doctoral candidates are generally exempt at public institutions.
Money to plan for: Amounts depend on the institution. Check the university and the immigration authority for the current figures.
Scholarship route: The Norwegian government offers no individual scholarships open to all international students. Look at specific schemes, foundations and Erasmus Mundus programmes.

Study in Norway: costs

Europe

Finland

Tuition: Tuition for non-EU/EEA students typically ranges from €9,000 to €20,000 per year, depending on the university and programme.
Money to plan for: Migri’s minimum is €800 a month. Study in Finland suggests budgeting €900 to €1,200 a month depending on the city.
Scholarship route: Universities offer their own scholarships to fee-paying students, such as the University of Helsinki scholarship, which covers tuition only.

Study in Finland: fees and costs

Last checked 8 November 2026. Fees, visa rules and exchange rates change, so confirm on the official page before you apply.

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