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Countries with Free College

Countries with Free College: compare 46 countries on 2 metrics.

Economics46 countries · 2 metricsUpdated Jul 27, 2024Original page
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46 countries
ArgentinaNominal feesNominal fees
AustriaEU-dependentFree for EU/EEA for two semesters. Nominal fees for non-Europeans
BelgiumEU-dependentMinimal fees for EU/EEA. Nominal fees for non-Europeans
BrazilLanguage-dependentFree, but must know Portuguese
BruneiFreeOffers free education at all levels, including higher education, for its citizens.
CubaStandard (med excepted)Full fees, but international medical students with Bachelor's or equivalent may get scholarship
CyprusFree for undergraduatesUndergraduate college students in Cyprus and EU students pay no tuition fees at public universities.
CzechiaLanguage-dependentFree for classes taught in Czech. Courses in English have fees
DenmarkEU-dependentFree for EU/EEA & Switzerland. Notable fees for non-Euro undergrads. PhD programs free for all. Non-PhD classes may be in Danish
EgyptStandardFree for citizens, although system is in need of reform
EstoniaNominal feesNominal fees for internationals. Scholarships available. PhD programs free. 150+ programs taught in English
FijiStandardFull fees
FinlandEU- and Language-dep.Free for EU/EEA, Switzerland, & speakers of Finnish or Swedish. PhD programs free for all. Some classes only in Finnish or Swedish
FranceEU-dependentFree w minimal fees for EU/EEA. Fees for non-Euros rising, but scholarships available. Many courses only in French
GermanyFreeFree for undergrads from any country; may have small fee. Many courses in English, but some German-only
GreeceEU-dependentFree for EU/EEA (most programs), nominal fees for non-Europeans. Must speak Greek
IcelandFreeFree for all nationalities except for minor registration fee. Most undergrad classes taught in Icelandic
IndiaNominal feesNominal fees for international students, but students are not allowed to work while attending
IranFree w obligationFree, but grads must serve government for as many years as were needed to get degree
ItalyEU-dependentNominal fees (€900 and €4,000) for EU students
KenyaFreeFree w high scores on on aptitude exams. Limited availability
KuwaitFreeProvides free higher education to Kuwaiti citizens at public universities. There are also scholarships and financial aid programs available.
LebanonNominal feesNominal fees
LithuaniaFreeCitizens of Lithuania and the EU can attend public universities for free.
LuxembourgNominal feesNominal fees. Most classes taught in English, German, or French
MaltaEU-dependentFree for EU students and Maltese citizens, nominal fees for non-EU students
MauritiusStandardFull fees
MexicoStandardFull fees
MoroccoStandardFull fees
New ZealandStandardFull fees. Slowly phasing in three years' free instruction for New Zealanders as well as Australians with 3+ years residence
NorwayFreeFree w/ one year completed or strong placement test score. Minimal fees. Most undergrad courses taught in Norwegian
PanamaFreeFree to all. Spanish proficiency is helpful
PhilippinesStandardFree to Filipinos
PolandNominal feesFree for EU/EAA students, nominal fees for internationals. Many programs in English
RussiaLimitedFree to Russians and Belarusians with adequate grades. International slots are limited (15,000). Classes taught in Russian
Saudi ArabiaFreeCitzens of Saudi Arabia can attend public universities for free.
SlovakiaFreePublic universities are free for residents and students from the EU.
SloveniaEU-dependentFree for EU and many Eastern Europeans, nominal fees for internationals
SpainEU-dependentFree for EU, nominal fees for non-Europeans
Sri LankaStandardFull fees. Free to nationals who score in top 15%-17% (approximate) on aptitude tests.
SwedenEU-dependentFree for EU/EEA and Switzerland. PhD programs free for all. Many scholarships available
TaiwanNominal feesNominal fees for internationals. Scholarships available. Classes may be in Mandarin
Trinidad and TobagoStandardFull fees
TurkeyNominal feesNominal fees
United Arab EmiratesFreeUAE citizens can attend government institutions free of charge.
UruguayStandardFull fees

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Where does this countries with free college data come from?
Rankodex compiles it from World Population Review and the primary sources it cites: Countries with Free Education For International Students (2024) - Erudera; Which countries provide free education at a university level? - The Edvocate; Free Education - Wiki; Where can you study abroad for free? - Top Universities.

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