Where you can study
Compare countries by cost, language, and admission requirements — then pick a route that works for you.
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Netherlands
- Tuition costs
- €16.000–26.000/year total (HBO); €25.000–35.000+ (WO/research). HBO tuition €9.000–11.000 non-EU.
- Student visa
- more complex, needs extra time
Good for: Strong English-taught offer and clear Studielink process.
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Germany
- Tuition costs
- €11.000–18.000/year total; student visa Sperrkonto €11.904 (€992/month); Chancenkarte Sperrkonto €13.092 (€1.091/month); state tuition free in most states
- Student visa
- more complex, needs extra time
Good for: Very strong low-tuition route if language and documents are ready.
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Estonia
- Tuition costs
- €3.000–10.000 tuition/year; living costs €600–900/month in Tallinn
- Student visa
- has nuances, plan ahead
Good for: Very low tuition (€1,500–8,500/year) and low living costs for an EU capital.
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Latvia
- Tuition costs
- €2.000–8.000 tuition/year; living costs €600–850/month in Riga
- Student visa
- has nuances, plan ahead
Good for: Lowest tuition band in the EU and growing English-taught provision.
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Lithuania
- Tuition costs
- €2.000–8.000 tuition/year; living costs €600–800/month in Vilnius
- Student visa
- has nuances, plan ahead
Good for: Vilnius University is one of the oldest universities in Northern Europe.