Tuition Free University Education in EUROPE

Finland

Starting from 2010 tuition fees may be collected from Non – EU international students enrolled in some master programmes in the medium of English language, in Finland.

Otherwise in normal cases, education in Finland is government subsidized and tuition free to students of all nationalities. But they have to pay for books and other study materials and also have to take care for their living expenses.

Norway

International students, even from Non – EU countries enjoy free university education in Norway. The Norwegian higher education sector consists of eight universities, nine specialized university institutions, 21 state university colleges, two national academies of the arts and 16 private colleges.

Germany

Apart from a small enrollment or confirmation fee, university education is free in Germany to all including Non-EU international students.
But things are going to be changed as after the ban on tuition fees is lifted in January 2005, many state governments announced about introducing a fees system in future. Some Universities are currently charging up to 500 Euro per semester.
Students those who are interested in investing on a 1 year German Language / foundation programme in English in Germany are assisted by the Institutions, for their progression on a Non- fees paying University education.

Sweden

Sweden has been one of the few countries in Europe that has not charged any types of fees so far but the government has introduced a low in 2010 to charge tuition fees from international students from non-EU/EEA countries. It has come in to effect from the 2011/2012 academic year. But they are very seriously considering introducing more scholarships to foreign students.

The explanation goes as, a vast majority of the European Union’s member countries charge tuition fees and the Swedish government wants Swedish higher education institutions to compete on equal terms. Also, the government wants to use some of the money that today finances foreign students’ fees to award institutions that have shown particular excellence. In the long run, this will make Swedish higher education even more attractive in the increasing global competition.

Indian students and the Swedish presence in India:

Sweden has been active in India for over a century and currently has 125 companies with established local offices there. With more than 1000 Swedish companies doing business in the country, growing opportunities are emerging within areas such as infrastructure, telecommunications and environmental technology.