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Can you tell me about European countries with low cost of living and tuition fees for studying abroad?

17 Aug 2026 · Answered by Vandna Rani · 1 min read
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Yes, several European countries offer low tuition fees and affordable living costs for international students.

- Germany: Public universities have minimal or no tuition fees. Semester fees are around €150 - €300. Monthly living costs: €850 - €1,200.
- Austria: Tuition for non-EU students is about €1,500/year. Living costs: €900 - €1,400/month.
- Poland: Tuition is typically €2,000 - €6,000/year. Living costs: €500 - €800/month.
- Hungary: Tuition ranges from €1,500 - €5,000/year. Living costs: €500 - €800/month.
- Portugal: Tuition is €1,500 - €4,500/year. Living costs: €700 - €1,000/month.
- Spain: Tuition is €1,000 - €4,500/year. Living costs: €800 - €1,100/month.
- Italy: Tuition is €500 - €4,000/year. Living costs: €700 - €1,100/month.
- Greece: Tuition is about €1,500/year. Living costs: €500 - €800/month.
- Czech Republic: Tuition is free for programs in Czech; English programs: €2,000 - €5,000/year. Living costs: €500 - €800/month.
- Bulgaria: Tuition is €1,500 - €8,000/year. Living costs: €450 - €600/month.

Fees and living expenses are subject to change and can vary by city and program.

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