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European countries providing free, discounted education for students from India

European countries providing free, discounted education for students from India

Germany remains the most popular nation according to the data released by the Government of India among European nations. In 2022, in Germany, it was found that a total of 34,864 Indian students were present. In 2014, interestingly, Germany abolished the concept of tuition fees. Therefore, in Germany, higher education degrees remain free of cost. This benefit can be availed by both domestic as well as international students.

Indians prefer to study abroad despite charging sky-soaring tuition fees. As per the center, from 2021 to 2022, the number of Indians enrolled in foreign universities increased from 4.44 lakh to 7.5 lakhs. However, for international students, some countries either provide discounted or free education. From International students, European countries do not demand tuition fees. However, a relatively smaller amount of administrative fee is charged by them which can be around €250 per semester. Below is the list of countries that work effectively to provide affordable education to students from India.

Most popular top 5 European nations amongst Indian students

Germany

Germany remains the most popular nation according to the data released by the Government of India among European nations. In 2022, in Germany, it was found that a total of 34,864 Indian students were present. In 2014, interestingly, Germany abolished the concept of tuition fees. Therefore, in Germany, higher education degrees remain free of cost. This benefit can be availed by both domestic as well as international students.

In Germany, for Indian students, the cost of living is approximately €934 which equals to Rs 80,000 approx. Moreover, in Germany, international students can work full-time or part-time. Full-time equals 120 days while part-time equals 240 half days during their studies. They can apply to stay in the country after their graduation for 18 months. This will help them to look for a job in the same field as their higher degree.

Russia

In Russia, 18,039 Indian students were present last year according to government data. The country has been a popular choice for a decade for medical students from India. However, Russia does not completely give free education. But, it does provide a discounted price of tuition fees such as €2,000 – €5,000.

In Russia, some of the top universities include Tomsk State University, Moscow State University, and Saint Petersburg State University, among others. The living expenses in Russia are around €750 per month which equals Rs 66,000 approx. However, during their studies, Indian students can work up to 20 hours per week. After completing their degree, they can also stay in the country to look for employment for 180 days.

France

Nearly 10,003 students choose France as a study-abroad destination. However, a bachelor’s degree for €2,770, i.e., 2.5 lakhs approximately is offered by the country. Moreover, a master’s degree is offered for almost €3,770 approximately. Several extracurricular activities are provided by the country. The country consists of a thriving student-culture life. Moreover, on the cost of living, an international student can spend nearly €600 – €800 per month.

However, according to an individual’s lifestyle, the amount varies. However, international students can work up to 964 hours per year in order to earn that kind of money during their studies. For up to one year after graduation, they can also stay in the country to seek employment.

Italy

Italy is a nation known for its scenic beauty. Moreover, its other amenities such as the food attracted nearly 5,897 Indian students last year. For non-EU residents, the tuition fee can range from €500 to €5,000. Also, the cost of living is around €700 per month, i.e., Rs 60,000 which is affordable. Moreover, students are also allowed to work for 20 hours per week during their studies.

This will help them earn their rent and other expenses. Depending on the location and lifestyle, one should remember that the cost of living can increase up to €1000, i.e., Rs 88,000 approximately. However, in Italy, only those who have completed a Ph.D. or level 2 master’s program are given the opportunity to stay and search for work.

Poland

Poland is also one of the most popular European nations after Russia and Ukraine among Indian students who are aspiring for medical education. Nearly 5,000 students were reported to have stayed in 2022 in the Polish-speaking country by the Indian government. The country does offer courses at an affordable price even though it does not provide free education.

The price of the course ranges from €2,000 to €6,000 which ranges from Rs 1.76 to 5.30 lakhs. Above all, during their studies, international students can work 20 hours per week. They can also work up to 40 hours per week during holidays. For up to 9 months, they can also stay in the country after graduation in order to look for employment. €400 to €600 per month is the average cost of living.

Free Education providing European nations

Czech Republic

The Czech Republic is known for its history and architecture. For Czech-taught degrees, the country provides tuition-free education. Moreover, the tuition fee ranges from €0-18,500 per academic year for other English/ another foreign language taught degrees. The monthly cost of living can go up to €650 per month which equals Rs 57,000 approximately. However, this depends largely depends on the lifestyle of the students and their budgeting habits.

Students must be enrolled in a degree program accredited by the Ministry of Education in order to be eligible to work during their studies. Within a calendar year, students can work for up to 30 days. They can also apply for a post-study residence permit of nine months in order to look for a job. The Czech Republic also hosts a huge Indian diaspora. According to the data collected by the Indian government for the year 2022, there are nearly 1500 Indian students in the country.

Finland

Finland is a unique but affordable study destination. It hosts nearly 519 Indian students. The country provides free education for Finnish or Swedish-taught degrees. However, for the non-EU and English-taught degrees, the tuition fee ranges between €4,000 which equals Rs 3.5 lakh approximately, and €18,000 which equals Rs 15 lakh approximately. During their studies, international students can work up to 30 hours per week in order to meet their cost of living which ranges from €700 to €1,300. Students are offered a post-study work visa after graduation for two years.

Iceland

In 2022, the European country had 16 Indian students. The country is known for its free or minimal cost of education and its scenic beauty. For international students, Iceland is also an interesting choice. This is because the population is majorly fluent in Icelandic and English. Moreover, in universities, the majority of all higher education courses are taught in English. In Iceland, during the academic year, International students can work for up to 15 hours per week. International students can apply for a six-month work visa after graduation in order to search for employment.

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