Last updated: 12 Jan 2015 | ©iStock/pavlen If you fail to qualify for fully-funded university scholarships, consider enrolling in universities that are tuition free or universities offering tuition fee scholarships. Countries like Finland, Austria, Norway, Germany, and Sweden offer different types of tuition free schemes for international students. scholars4dev has compiled information and provided links to tuition-free Colleges and Universities in these countries. Tuition Free Universities in Finland » According to studyinfinland.fi: There are currently no tuition fees charged in Finland, regardless of the level of studies and the nationality of the student. Remember that even when there are no tuition fees, you still need to plan your finances – you are expected to independently cover all your everyday living expenses during your studies in Finland. At the moment, scholarships are mainly available only for Doctoral level studies and research. Cost of Studying in Finland: Estimated living expenses of a single student in Finland average around 500-800 Euros per month. See the list of all Finnish institutions of higher education See the list of Scholarships in Finland Source: studyinfinland.fi/tuitionfees Tuition Free Universities in Austria » According to studyinaustria.at If you are an non-EU/EEA student, federal/public universities in Austria only charge about 363.36 or 726.72 Euros per semester for tuition fees plus 17.50 Euros for the Student Union membership fee and .50 Euros insurance fee per semester. If you are a citizen of a least developed country, you may be exempted to pay tuition fees at public universities in Austria and only need to pay the Student Union membership fee and insurance. Cost of Studying in Austria: The cost of living for students in Austria is approximately 800 Euros per month which covers accommodation, food, and personal expenses. See the list of Higher Education Institutions in Austria Source: studyinaustria.at/study_in_austria/tuition_fees/ Tuition Free Universities in Norway » According to Studyinnorway.no: Norwegian state universities and university colleges as a rule do not charge tuition fees to all students including international students. This applies to all levels, including undergraduate studies, Masters programmes and Ph.D. programmes. Note that some state universities and university colleges may have tuition fees for a few specialized programmes which are typically at the Masters level. Students will also need to pay a semester fee of NOK 300-600 each semester. Most private institutions have tuition fees for all their programmes and courses. But the fees are usually significantly lower than those of comparable studies in most other countries. Also, foreign students don’t pay higher tuition fees than Norwegian students. Cost of Studying in Norway: You should take into consideration that living expenses in Norway are higher than in many other countries. Living expenses would amount to NOK 90,000-100,000 per year. See the list of Universities and Colleges in Norway See also the list of Scholarships in Norway for International Students Source: studyinnorway.no/Study-in-Norway/Tuition Tuition Free Universities in Germany » As of October 2014, all Universities in Germany will not charge any tuition fees for undergraduate studies for all students including international students. In some Federal States, Universities will charge a semester contribution (about 50 euros) and/or administration fees (about 50 euros). This tuition fee structure can change in the future, you should check this page for updated information on tuition fees in different federal states in Germany. Unlike undergraduate studies, most Master’s or PhD studies in Germany are fee-based. The costs for postgraduate studies are in addition to the enrollment and confirmation fees. Cost of Studying in Germany: On average, German students spend about 500-800 Euros for accommodation, transport, food, and miscellaneous expenses. See the list of German Universities and Colleges. Also see the list of Scholarships in Germany for International Students Source: internationale-studierende.de/en/prepare_your_studies/financing/cost_of_education/ Tuition Free Universities in Sweden » According to studyinsweden.se: Tuition fees apply for students who are not citizens of an EU/EEA/Nordic country or Switzerland. The fees apply only to Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes and courses, while PhD programmes are tuition-free. Other fees such as student union fee (SEK 50-350 per semester) and insurance may apply. A significant number of Universities offer full and partial scholarships in the form of tuition waivers for international students. Find the list of Universities in Sweden that offers scholarships/tuition waivers See the list of Scholarships in Sweden for International Students Source: https://studyinsweden.se/study-information/fees-and-costs/ Online Tuition-Free Universities » There are now a number of Universities offering online degrees/courses for free. The first such University is University of the People which is a tuition-free, non-profit, online academic institution dedicated to opening access to higher education globally. University of the People offers online Associate and Bachelor’s Degree in Management and Computer Science. This was followed by an initiative of MIT and Harvard called edX which is a learning platform that gives students from any country the opportunity to take free online courses offered by three premier Universities in the US – Harvard, MIT, and UC Berkeley and about 50+ Universities and institutions. Following this trend, Coursera was introduced which is an online learning platform that partners with the top universities in the world to offer online courses in many fields of study for anyone to take, for free.
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