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Is there any other country which is more economical than Ireland for students, especially considering scholarships?

31 Jul 2026 · Answered by Disha Roy Choudhury · 1 min read
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Yes, several countries are more economical than Ireland for international students, especially when considering tuition fees, living costs, and scholarship opportunities.

- Germany: Public universities often have little or no tuition fees; living costs are about €800 - €1,100/month. Scholarships like DAAD are available.
- France: Low public university fees (around €2,770 - €3,770/year); living costs €800 - €1,200/month; merit-based scholarships and government aid offered.
- Poland: Tuition fees €2,000 - €4,000/year; living costs €400 - €700/month; government and university scholarships available.
- Hungary: Tuition €1,500 - €6,000/year; living costs €5,000 - €8,000/year; Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship covers most expenses.
- Czech Republic: Free tuition for Czech-taught programs; low fees for English programs; living costs €6,000 - €9,000/year; multiple scholarships available.
- Malaysia: Tuition $3,000 - $6,000/year; living costs $300 - $600/month; some universities offer scholarships.

These countries combine lower education costs with accessible scholarships.

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