What are some countries besides the UK and Ireland that provide scholarships and have public universities with affordable tuition fees for international students?
Yes. Germany, Austria, France, Hungary, Czechia and Norway all combine affordable public university tuition with real scholarship options. Germany often charges 0 euros tuition plus a small semester fee, France charges about 3,950 euros for a master's, and Hungary's award can cover tuition and accommodation.
Beyond the UK and Ireland, several European public university systems keep tuition low for international students while still running dedicated scholarship programs, so your total cost can stay well under what a UK or Irish master's typically costs.
Affordable countries and their tuition ranges
| Country | Typical public tuition | Scholarship to check |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | 0 euros plus a semester fee of 150 to 350 euros | DAAD scholarships |
| Austria | About 752 euros a semester | OeAD scholarships |
| France | 2,902 euros a year bachelor's, 3,950 euros master's | Eiffel Excellence scholarship |
| Hungary | Can be near 0 euros with a scholarship | Stipendium Hungaricum |
| Czechia | 0 euros if studying in Czech | Government and university scholarships |
What sets these apart from each other
- Germany: the strongest choice if you want low cost without depending on winning a scholarship.
- Hungary: Stipendium Hungaricum can cover tuition, a stipend and accommodation, but eligibility depends on India's current partner arrangement.
- Norway: no longer broadly tuition-free for non-EU students, so check fees per institution before assuming it is free.
My Advice
In my experience, students chasing the lowest tuition should start with Germany, since it does not require winning a competitive scholarship to be affordable. Treat Hungary and France as strong second options if you are willing to apply for named scholarships early, since deadlines for programs like Stipendium Hungaricum and Eiffel typically close many months before the intake.
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