University fees and financial help

Course fees and grants

University fees in Europe vary considerably - while in some EU countries admission to higher education is free, in others university can be rather expensive. Financial support in the form of scholarships, grants and loans also depends on different criteria.

Overview of fee structures and grants.

However, as an EU citizen studying at university in another EU country:

• you cannot be required to pay higher course fees.
• you are entitled to the same grants to cover course fees as nationals of that country.

Foreign students who are already residents

Even if you are not a national of the country where you want to study, if you have been living there for five years or more, you are entitled to a maintenance grant on the same conditions as nationals of that country. If you decide to study in another EU country, where you don't have any residence rights, special rules and conditions may apply, check the EU immigration portal for more information.

Financial help by country

Find and compare the main grants and scholarships in EU countries (and beyond).

For information on grants to study abroad, you can also contact your national education ministry.

If you choose to study abroad, you might still be able to get a maintenance grant from your home country. This is up to your own national authorities. Such grants may only be available for a limited period, however.