What are the yearly tuition and monthly living costs in Germany, France, Italy, Austria and Spain for international students like me?
Germany often has EUR 0 tuition at many public universities, with monthly living costs of about EUR 900 to 1,300. France is around EUR 2,902 to 3,950 a year, Italy EUR 500 to 4,000, Austria EUR 1,450 to 1,600 and Spain EUR 3,000 to 8,000, plus living costs that vary.
Tuition and living costs differ widely across these five countries. Germany often charges EUR 0 tuition at many public universities, while Spain is at the higher end, but living costs also vary. The table below gives broad estimates only.
Approximate costs by country (EUR)
| Country | Approx annual tuition | Approx monthly living cost |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | Often EUR 0 at many public universities, plus semester fees | 900 to 1,300 (approx INR 97,758 to 1.41 L) |
| France | 2,902 to 3,950 (approx INR 3.15 to 4.29 L) | 800 to 1,400 (approx INR 86,896 to 1.52 L) |
| Italy | 500 to 4,000 (approx INR 54,310 to 4.34 L) | 700 to 1,200 (approx INR 76,034 to 1.30 L) |
| Austria | 1,450 to 1,600 (approx INR 1.57 to 1.74 L) | 950 to 1,400 (approx INR 1.03 to 1.52 L) |
| Spain | 3,000 to 8,000 (approx INR 3.26 to 8.69 L) | 700 to 1,200 (approx INR 76,034 to 1.30 L) |
How to compare countries
- A country with low tuition can still have expensive rent, so look at both numbers.
- Fees depend on the university, course, city and student status.
- Germany still needs money for accommodation, food, insurance and transport, even with low tuition.
My Advice
Do not choose a country on tuition alone. Add tuition and a full year of living costs for each shortlist option, and check the university's official site for the current fee.
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