5 most affordable countries to study abroad.

Studying abroad can cost you an arm and a leg. You have to keep in account the cost of accomodation, the cost of living and the tuition fee of your host university. So we've created this list to compare these three important components (and for your Saturday nights, the average beerprice as well!)

1. ItalyItaly is the most visited country by international students and tourists in general. It’s not only affordable to live, but seeing the abundant touristic attractions is fairly cheap as well. Home to the oldest university in Europe, students in Italy can enroll in a variety of interesting degrees and courses and benefit from accessible tuition fees and low living costs.

• Average tuition fees in Italy: 850 to 1000 EUR/year at public universities.
• Overall living costs in big cities (Rome, Florence, Milan): 1,000 to 1,500 EUR/month.
• Overall living costs in student cities (Pisa, Padua, Turin): 750 EUR/month maximum
• Average price of beer: 4,5 EUR

2. Spain
The second on our list is Spain! Because of its Mediterranean climate, friendly locals, and over 70 universities to chose from, Spain is a must consider for your study abroad adventure.  

• Average tuition fees in Spain: 1,000 EUR/year at public universities, for international students.
• Overall living costs: 800 – 950 EUR/month
• Average price of beer: 1,99 EUR
  Most popular cities: Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia, Malaga, Granada

3. Germany
German universities are well-know for the world-class education and cutting-edge research opportunities offered as part of an additional university curriculum. With a list of more than 300 universities, 10 of these are ranked in the top 100 worldwide! 

• Average tuition fees in Germany: 0 EUR/year at public universities!
• Yearly administration fee: 100 - 200 EUR/year
• Overall living costs: 800 EUR/month. Costs include accommodation, food bills, social activities and public transportation.
• Average price of beer: 4,5 EUR
  Most popular cities: Berlin, Frankfurt, Koln, Hamburg

4. France
A lot of students are in love with the French culture.  Living expenses will be highest in the capital, Paris, but you may find it worth the extra cost – after all, Paris has been named the world's number one student city four times in a row! If you’re not yet a fluent French speaker, you can study in France in English, with the majority of English-taught programs found at postgraduate level.

• Average tuition fees in France: 200 to 300 EUR/year depending on degree level and specialization
• Overall living costs: 700 -800 EUR/month
• Average price of beer: 5,9 EUR
  Most popular cities: Paris, Bordeaux, Marseille, Lyon, Grenoble

5. LithuaniaHome to over fifteen higher educational institutions, Lithuania is a lesser known European country that welcomes over 3,000 international students yearly. This is mostly due to Lithuania's easy access to several of Europe's countries! Weekend trip to every other city mentioned in this article? Yes please! 

• Average tuition fees in Lithuania: 1500 to 3000 EUR/year at local universities
• Overall living costs: 500 EUR/month
• Average price of beer: 1,49 EUR
  Most popular cities: capital Vilnius and Kaunas

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