Affordable study options in Europe
Low on budget? Looking to find reasonable international Colleges/ Universities to send your applications to? Here are a few affordable European countries you can check out.
When planning to study abroad, there are many factors that come into play when choosing the right study destination. You will need to consider the costs involved in managing your daily expenses. This will include your living expenses like your housing rent, food, transportation, tuition fees, semester fees, etc.
Presently, countries like Germany, Poland, Italy, Portugal and the Republic of Malta have garnered interest for their low cost, yet quality education in Europe. Here is a list of reasons to help you narrow down on which of these countries could be your ideal study destination.
Germany has become popular amongst students hoping for better educational prospects abroad especially considering the fact that the tuition fees are waived off by their public universities. However, keep in mind that the semester fees have to be paid to cover administrative expenses of the chosen university. Private universities in Germany on the other hand, charge for both tuition and semester fees. Having a basic knowledge of German will be an added advantage for a foreign student.
Another country slowly gaining interest is Poland. The country is known for its considerably lower cost of living in comparison to other European countries. The universities here also offer educational fees at a lowered price. Learning Polish will definitely help one to navigate around the country comfortably.
Italy has attained popularity amongst Indian students for a variety of reasons. A number of acclaimed universities have established themselves here, offering educational fees at affordable rates. It must be noted though that some universities with higher rankings may charge higher fees and depending on the city of choice within Italy, some cities may turn out more costly than the others. To ease these expenses, you can opt to share your accommodation and additional costs with other students. A bonus point in Italy is that Indian students find it easier to adapt to the climatic conditions of the country. Indians find the moderate weather conditions rather compatible and not as harsh as that of the colder countries.
The Republic of Malta, an island country in the Mediterranean Sea between Italy and Libya is a part of Southern Europe. This archipelago offers renowned university degrees to international students interested in furthering their education at undergraduate and post-graduate levels. Most universities here offer English as the language of construction making it even more attractive to international students. The cost of living is comparatively lower. Currently, several prestigious UK Universities are offering their degrees at Malta at affordable prices.
Portugal is also picking up pace within the educational circuit. While most universities here offer courses in Portuguese, a select few are now offering courses with English as the medium of instruction too. Moreover, the lower cost of living, reasonable fee structures at Universities and acclimatizing weather conditions are quite attractive too. The multiple accommodation options like sharing rooms, hostels, paying guest rooms, etc. are additional plus points.
So which of the above countries caught your attention?
