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Compare Study Costs Across Europe

Creative Young helps students compare tuition fees, living costs and financial requirements across different European destinations.

Tuition Fees by Destination

Country-by-country cost snapshots for students comparing Europe.

Bulgaria

Indicative cost guidance only

Estimated tuition

Bachelor's programmes: EUR 562-EUR 5,360 per year
Master's programmes: EUR 1,945-EUR 5,360 per year
Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmacy: commonly around EUR 7,000-EUR 10,500 per year

Living costs

Around EUR 500-EUR 900 per month
Accommodation: around EUR 200-EUR 400 per month

Best for

Affordable European education
Medicine and healthcare options
English-taught programmes
Lower living costs
Practical entry point into Europe

Germany

Indicative cost guidance only

Estimated tuition

Public universities: often no tuition fees for many Bachelor's and consecutive Master's programmes
Semester contribution: usually around EUR 70-EUR 430 per semester
Baden-Wurttemberg: non-EU students may pay EUR 1,500 per semester
Private universities: can charge significantly higher fees, sometimes above EUR 10,000 per semester

Living costs

Around EUR 900-EUR 1,200 per month
Proof of financial resources for visa: currently around EUR 992 per month according to DAAD guidance

Best for

Engineering
Computer Science
AI and technology
Industrial careers
Strong employment opportunities after graduation

Ireland

Indicative cost guidance only

Estimated tuition

Business, engineering and science: around EUR 9,850-EUR 25,500 per year
Postgraduate programmes: often EUR 10,000-EUR 30,000+
Medicine and health sciences: can reach approximately EUR 39,500-EUR 55,000 per year

Living costs

Around EUR 950-EUR 1,500+ per month
Dublin is usually the most expensive city

Best for

English-speaking European education
Technology and business careers
Data science and software
Finance and pharmaceuticals
International corporate environment

Spain

Indicative cost guidance only

Estimated tuition

Public Bachelor's degrees: around EUR 700-EUR 1,700 per year
Public Master's degrees: around EUR 1,000-EUR 3,500 per year
Private universities: can reach up to EUR 20,000 per year or more depending on programme

Living costs

Madrid and Barcelona: around EUR 1,000-EUR 1,200 per month
Smaller cities: around EUR 700-EUR 900 per month

Best for

Business
Tourism and hospitality
Architecture
International relations
Spanish language and lifestyle

Poland

Indicative cost guidance only

Estimated tuition

General range: EUR 2,000-EUR 12,000 per year
First, second and long-cycle studies: often from around EUR 2,000 per year
Medicine and specialized programmes may be higher depending on university

Living costs

Around EUR 600-EUR 1,100 per month, depending on the city
Warsaw is generally more expensive than smaller university cities

Best for

Engineering
Computer Science
Business
Logistics
Medicine
Affordable Central European education

Romania

Indicative cost guidance only

Estimated tuition

Non-EU/EEA students: around EUR 2,000-EUR 5,000 per year on average
Medicine and healthcare programmes: often higher depending on university and language of instruction

Living costs

Around EUR 600-EUR 900 per month

Best for

Medicine
Dentistry
Pharmacy
Engineering
Computer Science
Affordable EU education

Italy

Indicative cost guidance only

Estimated tuition

Public universities: around EUR 900-EUR 4,000 per year
Private institutions: around EUR 6,000-EUR 20,000+ per year

Living costs

Around EUR 700-EUR 1,100 per month
Milan and Rome are usually more expensive than smaller cities

Best for

Architecture
Design
Fashion
Business
Engineering
Arts and humanities

France

Indicative cost guidance only

Estimated tuition

EU/EEA Bachelor's: EUR 178 per year
Non-EU Bachelor's: EUR 2,895 per year
Non-EU Master's: EUR 3,941 per year
Private schools can be significantly more expensive

Living costs

Around EUR 800-EUR 1,200+ per month
Paris is usually significantly more expensive than other cities

Best for

Business
Luxury management
Fashion
Engineering
Political science
International relations

Netherlands

Indicative cost guidance only

Estimated tuition

EU/EEA statutory tuition fee 2025/2026: EUR 2,601
Non-EU/EEA students: around EUR 6,000-EUR 20,000 per year depending on institution and programme

Living costs

Around EUR 1,000-EUR 1,400+ per month
Housing is one of the biggest challenges, especially in Amsterdam and Utrecht

Best for

English-taught programmes
Business
Data science
AI and technology
Logistics
Psychology

Czechia

Indicative cost guidance only

Estimated tuition

Czech-taught public programmes: often free
English-taught programmes: commonly around EUR 2,000-EUR 10,000 per year

Living costs

Around EUR 500-EUR 750 per month
Prague and Brno are usually more expensive than smaller cities

Best for

Medicine
Engineering
Computer Science
Business
Central European education
Affordable student life

Hungary

Indicative cost guidance only

Estimated tuition

General programmes: commonly around EUR 3,500-EUR 8,000 per year
Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Medicine can be higher

Living costs

Around EUR 500-EUR 600 per month
Budapest can be more expensive depending on accommodation and lifestyle

Best for

Medicine
Dentistry
Veterinary Medicine
Engineering
Business
Affordable Central European education
Quick Comparison Table

Side-by-side overview of European study costs.

CountryTuition RangeLiving CostCost Level
BulgariaEUR 562-EUR 10,500/yearEUR 500-EUR 900/monthLow
GermanyOften free at public universities; semester fee EUR 70-EUR 430EUR 900-EUR 1,200/monthMedium
IrelandEUR 9,850-EUR 55,000/yearEUR 950-EUR 1,500+/monthHigh
SpainEUR 700-EUR 20,000/yearEUR 700-EUR 1,200/monthMedium
PolandEUR 2,000-EUR 12,000/yearEUR 600-EUR 1,100/monthLow-Medium
RomaniaEUR 2,000-EUR 5,000+/yearEUR 600-EUR 900/monthLow
ItalyEUR 900-EUR 20,000+/yearEUR 700-EUR 1,100/monthMedium
FranceEUR 178-EUR 3,941 public; private higherEUR 800-EUR 1,200+/monthMedium
NetherlandsEUR 2,601-EUR 20,000+/yearEUR 1,000-EUR 1,400+/monthHigh
CzechiaFree in Czech; EUR 2,000-EUR 10,000+ in EnglishEUR 500-EUR 750/monthLow-Medium
HungaryEUR 3,500-EUR 10,000+/yearEUR 500-EUR 600+/monthLow-Medium
What Affects Your Costs

Fees and costs vary widely based on multiple factors.

Before estimating what you will pay, consider how these variables apply to your own situation.

Student nationality
EU/EEA or non-EU/EEA status
Public or private university
Bachelor, Master or PhD level
Language of instruction
Programme type
Medicine and healthcare programmes
University-specific policies
Scholarships or exemptions
Cost Guidance Disclaimer

All figures shown are indicative estimates.

All tuition fees, living cost estimates and other costs displayed on this website are provided for general informational and guidance purposes only.

These figures are indicative and may vary depending on the academic year, selected country, university, programme, degree level, language of instruction, student nationality and visa category.

Creative Young does not set, control or guarantee tuition fees, university charges, government fees, visa requirements, scholarship availability, living costs or any other third-party costs.

Students are responsible for confirming all final fees, deadlines, admission conditions and financial obligations with the relevant official authority or institution before making any decision.

Final fees, deadlines and requirements are always determined by official universities, government authorities and relevant institutions.

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