Compare the estimated annual cost of studying in 20 popular destinations — tuition plus living costs, ranked from most affordable to most expensive.
| # | COUNTRY | AVG TUITION / YR | LIVING / YR | TOTAL / YR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Poland | $3,000 | $7,000 | $10,000 |
| 2 | Germany Public universities are largely tuition-free |
$500 | $11,000 | $11,500 |
| 3 | Czechia Czech-taught programs are free |
$4,000 | $8,000 | $12,000 |
| 4 | Italy | $2,000 | $11,000 | $13,000 |
| 5 | Spain | $2,500 | $10,500 | $13,000 |
| 6 | Austria | $1,500 | $12,000 | $13,500 |
| 7 | Norway Some non-EU fees from 2023 |
$600 | $14,000 | $14,600 |
| 8 | France | $3,000 | $12,000 | $15,000 |
| 9 | Belgium | $4,000 | $11,000 | $15,000 |
| 10 | Japan | $6,000 | $12,000 | $18,000 |
| 11 | Finland Free for EU/EEA |
$10,000 | $11,000 | $21,000 |
| 12 | Switzerland Low tuition, high living costs |
$1,500 | $22,000 | $23,500 |
| 13 | Netherlands | $11,000 | $13,000 | $24,000 |
| 14 | Sweden Free for EU/EEA |
$12,000 | $12,000 | $24,000 |
| 15 | Denmark Free for EU/EEA |
$14,000 | $13,000 | $27,000 |
| 16 | Ireland | $15,000 | $14,000 | $29,000 |
| 17 | Canada | $20,000 | $14,000 | $34,000 |
| 18 | United Kingdom | $22,000 | $16,000 | $38,000 |
| 19 | Australia | $25,000 | $17,000 | $42,000 |
| 20 | United States | $30,000 | $18,000 | $48,000 |
Figures are rough annual estimates in USD for international students at public institutions (tuition + typical living costs). Actual costs vary by city, program and lifestyle. Updated 2026.
Indicative figures to help you plan — adjust every value to your situation. Not an offer or guarantee; real costs vary by city and exchange rate.