✅ 1. Germany 🇩🇪
🎓 Tuition: Free or very low at public universities (even for non-EU students)
🗣 Language: Many master’s programs in English
💸 Living Costs: ~€850–€1,100/month (includes food, rent, insurance)
🛂 Work Rights: 120 full days/year (or 240 half-days)
🎓 Top Free Universities:
- TU Munich
- Heidelberg University
- Humboldt University Berlin
- University of Freiburg
🧠 Bonus:
- Apply through DAAD Portal or directly to university
- Blocked bank account (~€11,208/year) required for visa
- No IELTS? Some accept MOI (Medium of Instruction) certificate
✅ 2. Norway 🇳🇴
🎓 Tuition: 100% free for all international students at public universities
💸 Living Costs: €1,100–€1,400/month (Norway is expensive)
🗣 Language: Most Master’s/PhDs in English, undergrad in Norwegian
🛂 Work Rights: 20 hrs/week part-time + full-time during holidays
🎓 Top Free Universities:
- University of Oslo
- NTNU (Norwegian University of Science and Technology)
- University of Bergen
🧠 Bonus:
- High standard of living & research facilities
- Apply early – only 1 intake per year (Autumn)
🔗 https://www.studyinnorway.no
✅ 3. Finland 🇫🇮
🎓 Tuition: Free for EU/EEA, but scholarships available for non-EU students
💰 Tuition for Non-EU: €4,000–€18,000/year — but 50–100% scholarships common
💸 Living Costs: €700–€1,000/month
🛂 Work Rights: 30 hrs/week + 2-year post-study visa
🎓 Top Universities:
- University of Helsinki
- Aalto University
- University of Oulu
🧠 Bonus:
- Some master’s programs offer full tuition waiver + stipend
- IELTS/TOEFL can be waived with MOI from previous institute
✅ 4. France 🇫🇷
🎓 Tuition: Public universities charge only €170–€380/year for EU and €2,770–€3,770/year for non-EU
💰 Scholarships: Eiffel Excellence covers all tuition + living
💸 Living Costs: €800–€1,200/month
🗣 Language: Master’s in English available
🛂 Work Rights: 20 hrs/week + 1–2 years stay after graduation
🎓 Top Affordable Universities:
- Sorbonne University
- University of Paris-Saclay
- Sciences Po (partial scholarships)
🧠 Bonus:
- Apply via https://www.campusfrance.org
- Students under 26 get housing discounts & healthcare benefits
✅ 5. Austria 🇦🇹
🎓 Tuition: Free for EU; non-EU pays ~€1,452/year
💸 Living Costs: €800–€1,100/month
🛂 Work Rights: 20 hrs/week during studies
🗣 Language: Master’s in English widely available
🎓 Top Universities:
- University of Vienna
- TU Wien
- University of Graz
🧠 Bonus:
- No centralized platform – apply direct to university
- Austria has low tuition + strong research links
✅ 6. Czech Republic 🇨🇿
🎓 Tuition: Free if you study in Czech
🗣 English Programs: €3,000–€12,000/year (but scholarships available)
💸 Living Costs: €500–€800/month
🛂 Work Rights: No permit needed to work part-time
🎓 Top Universities:
- Charles University
- Czech Technical University
- Masaryk University
🧠 Bonus:
- Language prep year offered free or subsidized
- Centrally located in Europe, low living costs
✅ 7. Sweden 🇸🇪
🎓 Tuition: Free for EU; Non-EU students pay but can get 100% scholarships
💸 Living Costs: €900–€1,200/month
🛂 Work Rights: No restrictions + 1 year post-study visa
🗣 Language: 1,000+ English master’s courses
🎓 Top Scholarship Programs:
- Swedish Institute Scholarships – covers full tuition + stipend
- Individual universities offer 25–100% fee waivers
✅ 8. Denmark 🇩🇰
🎓 Tuition: Free for EU; non-EU gets partial scholarships
💸 Living Costs: €1,000–€1,400/month
🛂 Work Rights: 20 hrs/week, full-time during breaks + 2-year post-study permit
🎓 Hidden Scholarships:
- Danish Government Scholarships for non-EU
- Full or 50% tuition reduction + monthly allowance
✅ 9. Slovenia & Poland 🇸🇮 🇵🇱
🎓 Tuition:
- Poland: €2,000–€4,000/year
- Slovenia: Free for some countries (e.g., Bosnia, Macedonia, India under bilateral agreements)
🛂 Work Rights: 20 hrs/week
💸 Living Costs: €400–€700/month
🧠 Bonus:
- Lower competition
- Universities in EU system but with lower costs than Western Europe
- Scholarships available via NAWA (Poland) and Slovene Ministry of Education
✅ 10. Brazil, Argentina & Mexico 🇧🇷 🇦🇷 🇲🇽
🎓 Tuition: Free at many public universities
🗣 Language: Courses in Portuguese/Spanish; some postgrad in English
💰 Cost of Living: $300–$700/month
🎓 Universities:
- University of São Paulo (Brazil)
- University of Buenos Aires (Argentina)
- UNAM (Mexico)
🧠 Tips:
- Some programs require language proficiency (Portuguese/Spanish)
- Scholarships offered through OAS and local ministries
🌟 Summary Table
| Country | Tuition Fees (Intl) | Scholarships for Non-EU | Medium | Work During Studies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | Free | DAAD, Uni-specific | English/German | Yes (120 days/year) |
| Norway | Free | Few, mostly self-funded | English | Yes (20 hrs/week) |
| Finland | €4K–€18K | 50–100% available | English | Yes (30 hrs/week) |
| France | €2.7K–€3.7K | Eiffel, CampusFrance | English | Yes (20 hrs/week) |
| Czech Republic | Free (Czech), Paid (Eng) | Government/Uni grants | Czech/English | Yes |
| Sweden | €8K–€15K | Full scholarships (SI) | English | Yes |
| Austria | €1.4K | Partial or need-based | English | Yes (20 hrs/week) |
| Denmark | €8K–€17K | Gov’t and university | English | Yes + stay after |
| Poland | €2K–€4K | NAWA, bilateral options | English | Yes |
| Argentina | Free | Latin America-focused | Spanish | Yes |
📌 Pro Tips to Apply
- Apply early — some countries only have 1 intake/year
- Look for programs taught in English if you don’t speak the local language
- Check government bilateral agreements – your country may have a free study deal
- Always combine free education with scholarships for living costs.
