Countries where you can study abroad for FREE!

Do you have studying abroad in your wishlist but the notoriously high expenses turn you off? I was also skeptical about pursuing education overseas but had a light-bulb moment when I found that I can study abroad for FREE! 

I have listed down the countries below where the tuition fee is absolutely non-existent! Keep reading to make your dream of studying abroad turn into a reality in 2021 and beyond.

#6 Czech Republic

Czech Republic takes pride in sheltering the largest castle in the world, the Prague Castle. As the 'City of Thousand Spires', Prague is a manifestation of Europe's architectural marvel. With over 200 castles in the country, studying here can totally drive you into castle mania!

However, the no. 1 eligibility criteria to study here is that you should be able to speak Czech. The public universities in Czech Republic will not charge any tuition fee if you can prove your Czech proficiency. 

Charles University, Masaryk University, and Czech Technical University in Prague are some of the top-ranked Czech Universities.

#5 Iceland

Iceland is known as "the land of ice and fire" where the largest glaciers and some of the most active volcanos reside. If you are an adventurous person, you should consider Iceland to pursue education while having the time of your life. 

You can study in one of the public universities in Iceland for FREE but you will need to understand Icelandic for that. 

The University of Iceland, Reykjavik University, and University of Akureyri are some of the best universities in this country.

#4 Brazil

Brazil is not just synonymous with football, the country also offers free education if you demonstrate proficiency in Portuguese. The public universities in Brazil do not charge tuition fees regardless of the student's nationality. This is conditioned upon the student's Portuguese proficiency. You will need to earn a CELPE-Bras certificate for the same to show your Brazillian Portuguese skill level. 

The popular Brazillian universities include University of São Paulo, University of Brazil, and University of Campinas.

All told, studying in Brazil will also give you the chance to enjoy the Rio Carnival!

#3 France

Apart from being the fashion capital of the world, attraction points such as the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre make Paris the most visited cities globally. But France is more than just Paris, the most esteemed French universities called grandes écoles do not charge tuition fees even from international students. However, a majority of the programs require French proficiency. If you can speak French, France should certainly be amongst your options to study abroad for free. 

Popular French universities include École Polytechnique, Sorbonne University, and University of Paris.

#2 Norway

The country of stunning fjords where the Vikings originated is famous for offering FREE education to international students. Norwegian authorities are determined to ensure that high-quality education is accessible to a broad demographic spectrum of students from all over the world.

Also, the language of instruction is English for plenty of programs in the Norwegian Universities so you wouldn't have to learn a new language in this case. Some of the best universities in Norway include the University of Oslo, University of Bergen, and Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). 

Despite offsetting tuition costs, the living costs can be fairly high in Norway. Therefore, it occupies the second spot on our list. 

#1 Germany

Located in the heart of Europe, Germany is home to a breathtaking landscape with beautiful castles and monuments. The most striking characteristic that attracts international students to this country is that you can study at one of the major cities of the world without paying anything at all. Technical University of Munich, LMU Munich, and Heidelberg University are the prestigious educational institutions that Germany takes pride in. 

If you want to study abroad for FREE, you should choose Germany without second thoughts. 

Conclusion

Learning languages such as French, Czech, or Brazillian is quite affordable and it opens your doors to study abroad without paying anything at all. Investing a nominal amount over learning these languages can truly benefit you and give you the chance to study in one of the best cities in the world. 

Other notable countries with tuition-free universities include Sweden, Greece, Belgium, Finland, and Austria

In addition, countries charging nominal tuition fees include Switzerland, Denmark, Luxembourg, Belgium, Italy, Spain, Poland, and Estonia