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Mar 21, 2024 03:58 PM IST
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Concerned about financing your education abroad? Worry not. Numerous cost-effective universities exist, with some not requiring any tuition fees at all.
The statistics paint a compelling picture. It is anticipated that by 2025, close to 2 million Indian students will pursue education overseas. However, not all can bear the exorbitant tuition costs. A recent survey report by MSM Unify revealed that approximately 67% of female respondents expressed apprehensions about finances hindering their plans for studying abroad. This barrier includes a lack of information regarding scholarships, grants, and other financial aid opportunities. Despite being less discussed, several reputable universities worldwide offer affordable education. Some of these institutions do not levy any tuition fees, providing education free of charge while students are only responsible for their living expenses.
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Here is a compilation of the 10 most economical universities globally.
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University of Wuerzburg (Germany): Established in 1402, it stands as one of Germany’s oldest higher education institutions. The university offers Bachelor’s, Master’s, State Examination, Doctorate programs, and exchange programs for international students. Scholarships are accessible for international students.
- Founded in: 1402
- Tuition fee: US$ 145 per semester
- Popular majors: Cultural studies, Musical studies, Politics, Astronomy, and Molecular and computational biology.
Brigham University (Utah, USA): This private research university, ranked #16 in the Best Value Schools category by US News & World Report, provides a range of degrees including Bachelor’s, Post-bachelor’s certificate, Master’s, Doctorate – professional practice, and Doctorate – research/scholarship.
- Founded in: 1875
- Annual tuition fee: US$ 6,496
- Popular majors: Business, Management, Marketing, Biological and Biomedical Sciences; Engineering
Florida State University (Florida, USA): Positioned at #53 in the US News & Report 2024 edition of Best Colleges under National Universities.
- Founded in: 1851
- Annual tuition fee: US$ 9,561
- Popular majors: Arts programs such as dance, film, music, and theatre are globally renowned. The faculty for criminology and criminal justice programs ranks first in faculty research, as per the Journal of Criminal Justice Education.
Osaka University (Japan): With three campuses, 16 Graduate schools, 49 graduate departments (8 graduate & 2 under-graduate programs in English), and 6 research institutes.
- Founded in: 1838
- Annual tuition fee: US$ 3,625
- Popular majors: Dentistry, Chemical engineering, Physics, and Astronomy.
University of Burgundy (France): While most study programs are conducted in French, the university offers some English-taught programs, primarily at the Master’s level.
- Founded in: 1722
- Tuition fee: Two-year course fees range from US\( 550 for medicine & healthcare to US\) 4,377 for Management and US$ 12,500 for engineering
- Popular majors: Art & Design, Computer Science, Law & Legal, Business, and Management
Buckinghamshire New University (The United Kingdom): Initially established as a School of Science and Art in 1891, it now has campuses in High Wycombe, Aylesbury, Uxbridge, and Great Missenden.
- Founded in: 1891
- Tuition fee: US$ 17,000 for full-time international students
- Popular majors: Engineering, Management, Law, Social Sciences, Sociology
Free University of Berlin (Germany): Over 40,000 individuals from 150+ countries engage in studies, teaching, and work at Freie Universität Berlin.
- Founded in: 1948
- Tuition fee: None. Education is tuition-free. However, students are responsible for food/accommodation expenses, typically amounting to US$ 770 per month.
- Popular majors: North American Studies
Scuola Normale Superiore (Pisa, Italy): Established by Napoleon Bonaparte, this public university offers free courses, including accommodation and board.
- Founded in: 1810
- Tuition fee: None
- Popular majors: Three faculties – the Faculty of Letters and Philosophy, the Faculty of Sciences (both in Pisa), and the Faculty of Political and Social Sciences (in Florence).
University of Athens (Greece): Serving as the first University in Greece, the Balkan peninsula, and the Eastern Mediterranean region, the National & Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) comprises 9 Schools with 44 departments offering a wide array of academic fields and programs.
- Founded in: 1837
- Tuition fee: US$ 800 per semester
- Popular majors: Dentistry, Music studies, Nursing, Social theology, and Theatre studies.
The University College, Léonard de Vinci (Brussels, Belgium): With three campuses, it is renowned for 40 profession-oriented Bachelor’s, academic-oriented (long) Master’s, and Advanced Degree Programs.
- Founded in: 1996
- Annual tuition fee: Undergraduate tuition: US\( 750; Graduate tuition: US\) 807
- Popular majors: Health, Human and Social Sciences, and Science and Technology.
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