Are there any study abroad options where we have to invest very little money in Germany/France for a Master's?
Yes, there are several countries where you can pursue a master's degree abroad with relatively low investment.
- Germany: Public universities charge low or no tuition (typically €0 - €1,500/year). Living expenses are about €10,000 - €12,000/year. An 18-month post-study work visa (job seeker visa) is available.
- Malaysia: Tuition at public universities is around RM 7,000 - 15,000/year (₹1.2 - 2.6 lakh). Living costs are RM 1,500 - 2,500/month (₹26,000 - 44,000). Most courses are in English. One-year post-study work visa offered.
- Poland: Tuition fees are €2,000 - 3,000/year (₹1.8 - 2.7 lakh). Living costs are €400 - 600/month (₹35,000 - 53,000). Many programs in English. Work permits available after employment.
- France: Tuition at public universities is €3,879 - 4.2 lakh/year. Living costs are €78,100 - 1.99 lakh/month. Two-year post-study work visa (APS) available.
- Czech Republic: Tuition is €3,000 - 5,000/year (₹2.7 - 4.5 lakh). Living costs are €500 - 700/month (₹44,000 - 62,000). Nine-month post-study work visa available.
Costs and visa rules are subject to change. For details on scholarships and program options, connect with your LeapScholar counsellor.
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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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