Education is the best legacy is a popular saying, but not everyone can afford it due to its expenses. And because of this, some countries have found ways to help students be educated in comfortable settings.
As an international student, studying abroad, things to consider includes living experiences, travel and tuition, research and choose the right country, university, and program based on your interests and eligibility while actively seeking scholarships and financial aid; secure necessary documents like a valid passport and visa, prepare for potential language barriers by improving your skills; understand the local culture, customs, and climate; and ensure you have health and travel insurance.
Here are five prominent countries with free education for international students.
This country provides free university education at all levels, including Bachelor's, Master's, and PhD, but students are required to be proficient in the local language for undergraduate studies.
English programs are more common at the graduate level. Examples include the University of Oslo, the University of Bergen and many more. Most of these universities are public.
Germany offers free tuition for Bachelor's and Master's programs at public universities for not just international students but also domestic students.
However, other expenses are to be covered by the students.
This country's universities focus on offering free tuition for PhD programs at public universities, but not typically BSC or Master's degrees, mainly for international students.
Some of these schools include the University of Eastern Finland, University of Oulu, University of Tampere and so on.
Australian universities rarely offer guaranteed free education to international students; instead, international students apply for fully funded scholarships to cover tuition and living expenses.
Universities like the Australian National University, University of Melbourne, University of Sydney, University of Queensland, UNSW, Monash University and others offer merit-based scholarships that can provide 100% tuition waivers and living costs.
To receive a scholarship, you must meet stringent academic and leadership criteria.
To study tuition-free in the Czech Republic, international students must study a degree program offered entirely in the Czech language at a public university.
There are no tuition fees for such programs under the country's Higher Education Act, but students are responsible for paying administrative fees for admission and study experience, as well as potential fees for exceeding the standard length of study.