Tuition-Free Universities in Europe for International Students (2026 Guide)

Tuition-Free Universities in Europe for International Students (2026 Guide) Updated July 2026 • 16 min read • OpenCampusHub While students in the United States graduate with an average of $37,000 in student debt, and UK gr...

1. Germany – Free Tuition at World-Class Universities

Tuition: €0 at public universities (all nationalities). A semester contribution of approximately €150–€350 is required, which typically includes a public transit pass, student services, and administrative fees. Estimated Monthly Living Cost: €850–€1,200 (v...

2. Norway – Completely Free for Everyone

Tuition: €0 at all public universities for all nationalities, including bachelor’s, master’s, and PhD. A small semester fee of approximately NOK 600 (€55) applies for student union membership. Estimated Monthly Living Cost: €1,200–€1,800 (Norway is one of...

3. Austria – Affordable With a Small Tuition Fee for Non-EU Students

Tuition: €0 for EU/EEA students. €726.72 per semester for non-EU/EEA students (approximately €1,453/year). Additionally, all students pay a student union fee of approximately €21.20 per semester. Estimated Monthly Living Cost: €950–€1,400 (Vienna is most ex...

4. Finland – Free PhDs, Some Free Master’s Programs

Tuition: PhD programs are free for all nationalities. Master’s and bachelor’s programs taught in English charge €4,000–€18,000/year for non-EU students (introduced in 2017). However, programs taught in Finnish or Swedish remain free for everyone, and generous scholarsh...

5. Czech Republic – Free If You Study in Czech

Tuition: €0 for programs taught in Czech (all nationalities). English-taught programs charge €2,000–€10,000/year depending on the program and university. Estimated Monthly Living Cost: €500–€900 (Prague is more expensive; Brno and Olomouc are significantly...

6. France – Very Affordable Even With Tuition

Tuition: EU students pay €170/year (Licence/bachelor’s) or €243/year (Master’s). Non-EU students pay €2,770/year (Licence) or €3,770/year (Master’s) at public universities since the 2019 fee reform. Doctoral programs remain at €380/year for everyone. Man...

7. Sweden & Denmark – Free for EU/EEA Students Only

Sweden Tuition: €0 for EU/EEA/Swiss students. Non-EU students pay SEK 80,000–295,000/year (€7,000–€26,000) depending on the program. PhD positions are paid employment (not tuition-based). Denmark Tuition: €0 for EU/EEA students. Non-EU students pay DKK 45,000&n...