Europe is home to some of the most affordable graduate education in the world. While tuition in the US and UK can exceed $40,000 per year, many European countries offer Master's programs for a fraction of that — or even free.

We analysed 76,000+ Master's programmes across 40 European countries in the Masterix database to find where you can study for the lowest cost.

Tuition-Free Countries

Several European countries charge no tuition at all — even for international students:

• Germany — Public universities charge only a semester contribution (typically €150–350). Most Master's programs are tuition-free, including many taught in English.
• Norway — Public universities charge no tuition for any student, regardless of nationality. You only pay a small semester fee (~€60).
• Finland — EU/EEA students pay no tuition. Non-EU students pay fees, but generous scholarship schemes cover many of them.
• Czech Republic — Programs taught in Czech are tuition-free for everyone. English-taught programs typically cost €2,000–5,000/year.

Most Affordable Countries (Under €3,000/year)

• Poland — Average tuition around €2,000–3,000/year for English-taught programs. Browse Polish programs →
• Hungary — €1,500–3,500/year, with Stipendium Hungaricum scholarships covering full tuition for many nationalities.
• Bulgaria — Some of the lowest tuition in the EU, often under €2,000/year.
• Lithuania — €2,000–4,000/year with a growing number of English-taught options. Browse Lithuanian programs →

How to Compare Costs

Tuition is only part of the picture. Living costs vary dramatically: a student in Munich needs ~€11,000/year for living expenses, while Krakow costs under €6,000.

On every programme page on Masterix, you'll find a cost calculator that combines tuition with the country's official living-cost requirement — the amount you need to prove for a student visa.

Start Your Search

Use the tuition-free filter on Masterix to find programs with no tuition, or set a maximum budget to see only what fits your finances.