English-taught study in Europe: verified tuition and living-cost comparison

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Figures come from country data verified between 2026-10-23 and 2026-10-25. Tuition ranges depend on sample and programme type; mind the difference between per-semester, per-year and per-programme totals. No currency conversion is made; use the current rate in your own budget.

Annual tuition (non-EU students, verified ranges)

• Germany: most state institutions charge no fees for bachelor's and most master's; some states such as Baden-Württemberg charge non-EU students EUR 1,500 per semester (DAAD).
• Czechia: Czech-taught programmes are tuition-free; foreign-language programmes EUR 40-30,620 per year (a very wide range).
• France: differentiated non-EU fees 2026-27: bachelor EUR 2,902, master EUR 3,950, doctorate EUR 398 (exemptions apply).
• Poland: average EUR 2,000 per year; specialist programmes average EUR 3,000.
• Netherlands: statutory EUR 2,694 (2026-27) versus institutional fees that differ by programme.
• Hungary: non-medical English bachelor's/master's about EUR 3,000-12,000 per year.
• Italy: an annual contribution tied to ISEE, EUR 300-3,943 in the sample; set by each university.
• Finland: English bachelor's/master's EUR 8,500-20,000 per year (mandatory from 1 August 2026).
• Belgium: Flanders non-EU EUR 5,300-12,000 for 60 ECTS; French-speaking Belgium registration EUR 1,194 plus extra fees.
• Austria: EUR 726.72 per semester for third-country students plus the ÖH contribution.
• Switzerland: per semester, Geneva CHF 500, ETH/EPFL CHF 2,190, HSG CHF 3,557.50.
• Sweden: programme totals SEK 150,000-400,000.
• Cyprus: 2020/21 data, bachelor's EUR 6,834 per year; old data, recheck.

Monthly living cost (official estimate or visa threshold)

• Poland EUR 330-430; Czechia 500-800; Hungary 500-1,100; France at least 615; Belgium 800-1,300; Finland 800-1,300; Germany 900-1,200; Austria 1,200-1,300; Netherlands 1,130.77 (lower bound); Switzerland CHF 1,790-2,200.
• Sweden: SEK 10,656 (Migrationsverket maintenance requirement). No verified national figure for Italy or Cyprus.
• These figures differ in source and basis (official estimate, visa threshold, university estimate).

Cheap is not the same as suitable

• Free or low-fee programmes may be in the local language; the existence of an English programme and its capacity must be checked separately.
• Language certificate, visa proof of funds, insurance and housing deposit add to the total budget.
• Scholarship data varies by country; eligibility for Turkey must be confirmed in the call text.

Checklist

• Did I list fees for the same programme type from each university page?
• Did I check monthly living cost at city level?
• Did I confirm the visa proof-of-funds amount from the competent mission?
• Did I note the verification date?

This guide is general information. Dates, fees and requirements can change; verify official sources before applying.