Sentinel Digital Desk
German universities have produced greats the likes of the author of the James Bond books Ian Fleming and the inventor of diesel Rudolf Diesel. Today, the main pull factor to Germany is low to zero tuition fees and affordable living expenses compared to other European cities such as London or Paris.
Home to what’s arguably the best football teams in the world and Gaudí’s frosted fairytale houses in Parc Güell, Spain charms international students from all around the world. Considered one of the cheapest European countries to study in, Spain offers tuition fees as low as 150 euros a year for bachelor’s and up to 3,500 euros (US$147.83 to US$3,449.25) for master’s at public universities.
Next on the list is Hungary. Hungarian universities do not offer free tuition fees but they do offer low tuition fees and various scholarship programmes to international students. Compared to Germany and France, Hungary is still ranked among the cheapest European countries to study in. Students only need approximately 400 to 700 euros (US$394.20 to US$689.85) for student accommodation and other basic utilities.
Another favourite destination among international students. Not to be underestimated for its size, Belgium universities offer students big opportunities for students who seek a good education as they explore the graffiti, avant-garde installations of Brussels and the scenic waterways of Bruges (while munching on some crunchy croquettes). It still fares relatively low across Europe with the national average monthly rent being 650 euros (US$640.58).