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: Tuition non-EU: most public unis €9.000–13.000/year (median €10.500), up to €20.000 BA / €30.000 MA (Nuffic). With living, typically €22.000+/year · 2026-27
Student visa: more complex, needs extra time

Good for: Strong English-taught offer and clear Studielink process.

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Tuition costs: €11.000–18.000/year total at state unis (tuition free in most states); private tuition €3.000–27.500, median €5.900. Chancenkarte Sperrkonto €13.092 · 2026-27
Student visa: more complex, needs extra time

Good for: Very strong low-tuition route if language and documents are ready.

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Tuition costs: €3.000–10.000 tuition/year; living costs €600–900/month in Tallinn · 2026-27
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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Tuition costs: €2.000–8.000 tuition/year; living costs €600–850/month in Riga · 2026-27
Student visa: has nuances, plan ahead

Good for: Lowest tuition band in the EU and growing English-taught provision.

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Tuition costs: €2.000–8.000 tuition/year; living costs €600–800/month in Vilnius · 2026-27
Student visa: has nuances, plan ahead

Good for: Vilnius University is one of the oldest universities in Northern Europe.