Cost of living and studying in Europe

Studying in Europe

Nowadays, European countries are recognized as the most industrialized countries in the world, and the advancement of science and technology in European societies has been significant. Many immigrants choose Europe as their immigration destination because of the favorable economic conditions and the fact that European countries pay a lot of attention to the quality of life and science. Affordable tuition fees and living expenses in Europe, especially in countries such as; Austria, Germany, Norway, France, the Netherlands and… have caused thousands of students from all over the world to travel to these countries for education.

Topics reviewed in this article:

• Cost of attending boarding schools in Europe
• The cost of studying for a bachelor’s degree in Europe
• Cost of studying for a master’s degree in Europe
• Cost of studying for a PhD degree in Europe
• Affordable universities in Europe
• Scholarships and grants in Europe for international students
• The amount of income for students in Europe
• Accommodation costs in Europe for international students

Cost of attending boarding schools in Europe

Due to the fact that many European countries have an outstanding education system and the quality of life in these countries is high, and also due to the reasonable living expenses in Europe, many people tend to migrate to European countries and almost 70% of immigration applicants choose to migrate through education; Because migration through education is the easiest way to migrate. In most European countries, education is compulsory up to the age of 16, and education is free for the citizens of these countries. The cost of studying and living in Europe for international students varies depending on the country they choose. The United Kingdom, after the United States, has the best education system and hosts many students from all over the world every year. Although education is not free in this country, but students can get tuition discounts by showing their academic progress. In some European countries students can study in schools for free, one of these countries is Austria.

Students with good educational background can apply for free education in Austrian schools and they do not have to pay any tuition, although some Austrian schools will charge tuition fees. The table below shows tuitions in some European countries for students.

The cost of studying for a bachelor’s degree in Europe

Many Iranian students are always trying to travel to foreign countries to continue their studies and complete their higher education, and they also want to get a residence permit in those countries by finding a job. In some countries, such as Canada, there is an age limit, and if there is a big study gap or student are old, they are less likely to get a student visa, but this age limit is lower in Europe, and perhaps the most important issue for studying in Europe is the living expenses and tuition fees. Living expenses and tuition fees in Europe varies from country to country. Typically, students who migrate to European countries and study for a bachelor’s degree in Europe will complete their bachelor programs/courses after 3 to 4 years. In order to study at international universities, students must be able to provide an IELTS language certificate with a minimum score of 6 to 6.5.

In the table below you can see the average tuition fees in Europe. Although the cost of studying and living in Europe varies depending on the country and university, but the average costs are provided for you.

Cost of studying for a master’s degree in Europe

Applicants who want to pursue their master’s degree in Europe should be fully aware of the cost of studying and living in Europe. The duration of masters courses is between 1 to 2 years. It is worth noting that a masters course in the UK lasts for one year and in other European countries it varies between 1 to 2 years. Normally, people who want to study for a master’s degree in Europe must present an IELTS language certificate with a score of 6.5. In the table below you can see the amount of tuition fees for master’s degrees in some of the European universities.

Cost of studying for a PhD degree in Europe

Applicants for doctoral studies in Europe can take advantage of the various scholarships offered in Europe to cover some parts of their living expenses and tuition fees. The duration of doctoral studies usually is between 3 to 5 years. One of the things about studying for a PhD degree is finding a supervisor or tutor. PhD students must find a supervisor or tutor in their desired country who accepts them based on their resume, and they must have a good grade point average, provide a language certificate and have published international papers. In the table below you can see PhD tuition fees in some European countries.

Affordable universities in Europe

You can study at some European universities for free. For example, countries such as; Austria, Germany, Norway, France and… offer free education to students. Generally, the cost of studying and living in Europe compared to English-speaking countries such as; Canada, Australia, USA, New Zealand and… is lower. It is worth noting that if students can learn the official language of a country in Europe, they can study in that European country for free.

The table below introduces some of the most affordable universities in Europe.

Students who want to migrate always intend to study at the best universities in the world. In English-speaking countries such as the United Kingdom, top universities usually charge more tuition fees. There are many universities in Europe that are among the best universities in the world. Since tuition fees and living expenses for studying at top European universities is lower compared to top American and Canadian universities, many students choose Europe as their immigration destination.

In the following table, you can see some of the top European universities and their tuition fees:

Scholarships and grants in Europe for international students

Students who want to study in Europe can reduce the cost of studying and living in Europe by using the various scholarships which are available in Europe. Students who have a good academic resume and have published scientific and research articles can apply for scholarships. One of the scholarships offered in Europe is the Erasmus Mundus project, which is a program that financially supports graduate students in Europe. Students who are studying in Europe for one year can apply for this type of scholarship. In the table below you can see the names of some of the scholarships and grants offered in European countries.

The amount of income for students in Europe

As we have mentioned, one of the most important issues which has a great impact on the decision of applicants who want to immigrate to Europe through education is the cost of studying and living in Europe. Just as the living expenses and tuition fees in Europe varies from country to country, the student employment laws, the work permits for student and the amount of income they earn also varies from country to country. Students can cover some parts of their living expenses by working in Europe. Students are typically allowed to work part-time for 20 hours a week, and they will receive something between 9 to 11 euros per hour as their salary. Students should note that they can cover all of their living expenses by working as a student in Europe and that they must have adequate financial standing. This article (cost of studying and living in Europe) has been written by the consultants of Malekpour Law Firm (MIE Austria) and copying it is prohibited and against the law.

Accommodation costs in Europe for international students

One of the major costs for students who are studying and living in Europe is the accommodation costs. Accommodation cost varies from country to country in Europe. Most universities in Europe have dormitories, and students can reduce their living expenses by accommodating in dormitories. In the table below you can see apartment prices in some European countries as the most expensive part of living expenses in Europe. Keep in mind that the figures in the table below are in Euro: