What are some other countries, besides Germany and Australia, where I can pursue a master's degree in English for around ₹30 lakh?
Yes, Italy, Poland, Hungary, France, Austria, and Spain all offer English-taught master's programmes within a ₹30 lakh budget. Italy and Poland are the cheapest, at roughly ₹9 to ₹13 lakh a year including tuition and living costs, so check these first.
Your ₹30 lakh budget for a full master's comfortably covers several countries beyond Germany and Australia, as long as you choose a public university. Costs vary mainly by tuition policy and city, so compare the options below before shortlisting programmes.
Countries and Approximate Annual Costs
| Country | Approx. annual cost (tuition plus living) | What drives the cost |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | ₹9 to ₹14.5 lakh | Public tuition is often income-based, €900 to €4,000 a year |
| Poland | ₹5.5 to ₹10 lakh | Low tuition and living costs; hundreds of English-taught master's |
| Hungary | ₹6.2 to ₹10.7 lakh | Non-EU tuition typically €4,400 to €10,800 a year |
| France | ₹10 to ₹15 lakh | Low public tuition, higher living costs in major cities |
| Austria | Broadly similar to France and Hungary | Relatively low public tuition for many non-EU students |
| Spain | ₹8.5 to ₹17.5 lakh | Low tuition, but living costs vary sharply by city |
How to Narrow the List for Your Budget
- Start with Italy and Poland: both sit comfortably under ₹15 lakh a year, giving you room for a second year or savings buffer.
- Check city, not just country: Paris or Vienna costs meaningfully more than a smaller city in the same country, even with the same tuition.
- Confirm scholarships separately: Poland and Italy both have university-level scholarships that can push your effective cost even lower.
My Advice
I would shortlist Italy and Poland first for a strict ₹30 lakh budget, since both leave you a buffer for visa costs, flights, and emergencies that students often forget to budget for. If your field is business, engineering, or technology, also check Spain's public universities, since tuition stays low even though your city choice will decide the final number.
Got a budget of 40 to 50 lakhs? See what Canada costs.
Full tuition and living breakdown, plus universities that fit your number.
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