Study in
Europe
If budget is the constraint, mainland Europe is where the maths starts to work. Public universities in Germany, Czech Republic, Poland, and Portugal offer English-taught programmes at a fraction of UK fees.
Intakes
September / October · February / March
Tuition / year
€0 – €6,000 per year (public)
Work rights
Typically 20 hrs/week during term across EU member states.
Top courses
Engineering (Germany), Computer Science, International Business
Why Europe
The honest reasons students pick Europe.
Not brochure points — the things that actually matter once you're studying and trying to stay on.
Low or no tuition
Germany public universities charge admin fees only. Portugal, Poland, Czech Republic and Lithuania run programmes under €4,000/year.
Schengen access
Travel, internships, and conferences across 27 countries on a single residence permit.
English-taught programmes
Hundreds of Bachelors and Masters fully in English — no German or Polish required.
Post-study stay
Germany offers an 18-month job-seeker visa after graduation; most EU countries offer 9–12 months.
Education system
Bologna-aligned: three-year Bachelors, two-year Masters across all EU member states.
Popular courses
- Engineering (Germany)
- Computer Science
- International Business
- Architecture
- Medicine (selected)
Costs & funding
- Tuition
- €0 – €6,000 per year (public)
- Living
- €800 – €1,200 per month
- Visa
- €75 – €100
Scholarships
- DAAD (Germany)
- Erasmus Mundus
- Eiffel Excellence (France)
- National-government bursaries
Documents you'll need
- Transcripts (apostilled)
- English/German proficiency
- Motivation letter
- APS certificate (for Germany)
- Blocked account / financial evidence
Work & post-study
Typically 20 hrs/week during term across EU member states. 18-month Job Seeker visa in Germany after graduation.
Frequently asked
Europe questions, answered straight.
Is Germany really free for international students?+
Most public universities are tuition-free at Bachelors level for all nationalities. Some Masters programmes charge, and Baden-Württemberg charges €1,500 per semester for non-EU students. Semester contributions of €150–€350 still apply everywhere.
Do I need to speak German to study in Europe?+
Not for the hundreds of English-taught Bachelors and Masters programmes in Germany, Netherlands, Poland, Czech Republic, and the Nordics. A2-level German unlocks part-time work and cheaper daily life.
What is the German blocked account (Sperrkonto) and how much do I need?+
€11,904 per year (2024 rate) held in a Sperrkonto through Fintiba, Expatrio, or Deutsche Bank. The account releases €992 per month once you arrive.
Which European country is cheapest for international students?+
Poland, Lithuania, Czech Republic, and Portugal offer public tuition under €4,000/year with living costs of €500–€800/month. Germany and Norway offer tuition-free public options with higher living costs.
What is the 18-month Job Seeker Visa in Germany?+
After graduating from a recognised German university you get an 18-month residence permit to look for a job matching your qualifications. Any employment (including non-degree-related) is allowed during this period.
Can I transfer between EU universities under Erasmus?+
Yes — Erasmus+ mobility lets enrolled students spend 3–12 months at a partner university and transfer credits automatically. Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters cover 2 years across multiple countries.
Do European degrees lead to Blue Card and EU permanent residency?+
Yes — an EU degree plus a qualifying job (salary threshold varies by country) qualifies you for the EU Blue Card, with permanent residency after 21–33 months depending on language level.