Where can EU students study for free?
In 12 of the 35 countries we index, public universities typically charge EU/EEA students no tuition fees. You still pay rent and food — so we sorted them by monthly living costs.
| Country | EU/EEA per year | Non-EU per year | Living costs/mo | Universities | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | Free | €3,000 | €615 | 51 | Full costs |
| Slovakia | Free | €5,000 | €719 | 6 | Full costs |
| Greece | Free | €1,500 | €735 | 11 | Full costs |
| Czechia | Free | €4,000 | €752 | 16 | Full costs |
| Slovenia | Free | €3,000 | €761 | 3 | Full costs |
| Malta | Free | €11,000 | €770 | 1 | Full costs |
| Estonia | Free | €4,500 | €852 | 3 | Full costs |
| Germany | Free | Free–€12,000 | €925 | 74 | Full costs |
| Sweden | Free | €14,000 | €989 | 14 | Full costs |
| Finland | Free | €12,000 | €1,040 | 9 | Full costs |
| Norway | Free | €13,000 | €1,081 | 8 | Full costs |
| Denmark | Free | €13,500 | €1,196 | 7 | Full costs |
A country is listed when the typical (median) EU/EEA tuition across its indexed universities is €0. Private universities and some English-taught tracks charge fees everywhere. Non-EU students usually pay the fees shown.
Frequently asked questions
- Which countries in Europe have free university tuition?
- For EU/EEA students: Poland, Slovakia, Greece, Czechia, Slovenia and Malta and 6 more. Non-EU students usually pay — check each country's cost page.
- Is studying there really free?
- Tuition at public universities typically is (sometimes minus a small administration fee). Living costs are the real budget item — from about €615 a month in Poland upwards.
Last updated 2026-08-13.