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What a public university actually charges a non-EU student, per year.
AbroadMaster research from ministry of education and university fee schedulesVerified August 2026
Tuition-free study for non-EU students genuinely exists, and far more people qualify for it than apply. The living cost, not the tuition, is what you have to plan for.
EUR 0 to 350 per semester
Annual tuition, public university
Only a semester administration fee at most public universities
EUR 0 at some institutions
Annual tuition, public university
Fees were introduced for non-EU students in 2023, so check per university
USD 0 to 1,000
Annual tuition, public university
Public universities are free, teaching is in Spanish
| Rank | Country | Annual tuition, public university | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4th place | Czech RepublicFree if you study in Czech, paid for English-taught programmes | EUR 0 to 5,000 | Free if you study in Czech, paid for English-taught programmes |
| 5th place | TaiwanGenerous government scholarships for Asian applicants | USD 1,500 to 3,500 | Generous government scholarships for Asian applicants |
| 6th place | AustriaFlat annual fee for non-EU students at public universities | EUR 1,500 | Flat annual fee for non-EU students at public universities |
| 7th place | EUR 2,000 to 4,000 | ||
| 8th place | MalaysiaUK and Australian branch campuses at a fraction of the home price | USD 2,500 to 5,000 | UK and Australian branch campuses at a fraction of the home price |
| 9th place | FranceCapped by the state even for non-EU students | EUR 2,850 to 3,900 | Capped by the state even for non-EU students |
| 10th place | HungaryStipendium Hungaricum covers tuition plus a stipend | EUR 3,000 to 5,000 | Stipendium Hungaricum covers tuition plus a stipend |
AbroadMaster research from ministry of education and university fee schedules
Verified August 2026
Compiled by AbroadMaster from the official pages of each country named above. There is no single published index behind this list, and we are not claiming one.
This is information, not legal or immigration advice. Rules and figures change without notice. Confirm anything you plan to act on with the official authority for that country, and check your own position with the eligibility checker.
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