Are there any study abroad options where we have to invest very little money in Germany/France for a Master's?

31 Aug 2026 · Answered by Mohit Tanna · 2 min read

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Germany offers near free tuition at public universities except Baden-Wurttemberg's 1500 euro per semester fee, while France charges roughly 254 euros a year for EU students and about 3941 euros a year for non-EU students at public universities, though you must still budget for living costs.

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If you want a masters degree without a huge price tag, Germany and France are two of the strongest options you can consider in Europe. Your biggest cost in both countries will usually be living expenses rather than tuition itself, so you need to plan for both.

Tuition Comparison: Germany vs France

Feature	Germany (Public)	France (Public)
Tuition for EU students	About 0 euros plus a 150 to 400 euro semester fee	About 254 euros a year
Tuition for non-EU students	About 0 euros, except 1500 euros per semester in Baden-Wurttemberg	About 3941 euros a year
Visa financial proof	About 11904 euros a year in a blocked account	Roughly 600 to 800 euros a month

Watch Out for Living Costs and Private Schools

You should avoid private business schools in France known as Grandes Ecoles, since they can cost 10000 to 50000 euros or more a year, and stick to public universities instead. In France, living costs generally range from 800 to 1200 euros a month outside Paris, and CAF housing benefits can lower your rent by 150 to 230 euros a month regardless of your nationality.

My Advice

Stick to public universities in Germany and France, and start saving early for your German blocked account or your French living costs, since these day-to-day expenses will matter far more to your budget than the tuition fee itself.

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Yes, there are several countries where you can pursue a master's degree at a lower cost than the UK, while still receiving quality education.

- Germany: Public universities often have little or no tuition fees; living costs are moderate.
- Poland: Tuition fees are typically ₹1.5 - 4 lakh/year, with low living expenses.
- Czech Republic: Tuition is free in Czech; English programs cost ₹2.7 - 4.5 lakh/year.
- Hungary: Tuition is about ₹1.8 - 4.5 lakh/year, with affordable living costs.
- France: Public universities charge around ₹2.9 - 4 lakh/year; living costs are lower outside Paris.
- Malaysia: Tuition fees are ₹1.2 - 2.6 lakh/year, with low living expenses.
- Taiwan: Tuition is ₹1.3 - 2.6 lakh/year, with moderate living costs.

These countries offer quality education with lower tuition and living expenses compared to the UK. If you want help exploring universities and scholarships in these destinations, reach out to your LeapScholar counsellor.

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