Free College Countries – Countries With Free College

 

Which countries offer free colleges to international students?

 

You’re looking for countries with free college. You’ve come to the right place.

 

In this article, we’ve listed those countries that offer free college – colleges/ universities that offer free courses to international students.

 

At least free in the sense that there are zero tuition fees, or close to zero tuition fees as there may be an enrollment fee.

 

Where this is an enrollment fee required, that has been noted. 

 

The table highlights countries that offer zero tuition fees to local people as well as foreigners, inclusive of students from the U.S., the U.K., Canada, Australia, New Zealand and many more. 

 

Please note that the northern European countries, inclusive of Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden, have a particularly high cost of living.

 

 

CountryZero Tuition Fees for Local and International Students (unless otherwise stated)
BrazilClasses are taught in Portuguese.
Czech RepublicFree tuition for all classes taught in the local language (Czech) only.
FinlandFor classes taught in English, there is a university registration fee of around $1,700 US per year. For doctoral students and classes taught in Finnish or Swedish, there are zero registration fees and zero tuition fees. Also note that living expenses are high.
FranceCourses in France are free to all EU (European Union) citizens. Many courses are available in English language.
GermanyAll public universities are free, including many prestigious universities. Many programs are taught entirely in English language.
GreeceCourses are taught in Greek language.
IcelandMany courses are taught in English. Note that living expenses are very high.
KenyaCourses are taught in English. For fee-free tuition, students must have performed well at high school.
LuxembourgMany courses are taught in English.
NorwayMany courses are taught in English. Note that living expenses are high.
SloveniaTuition is free to all EU (European Union) citizens.
SwedenTuition is free for all EU citizens. Tuition is also free for all research-based doctoral degree students. Note that cost of living is high.