It is undeniable that before choosing to study abroad, one considers their financial possibilities. To make it easier, here we present the average monthly expenses, tuition fees, available support or loan options, and minimum wages you can expect in different countries.
Denmark | Netherlands | Sweden | Finland | Belgium | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bachelor’s and continuing studies tuition per year | Free | 2601 € | Free | Free | 1116€ |
Master’s studies tuition per year | Free | From €2601 | Free | Free | From €1990 |
Financial support | All students working at least 10–12 hours per week can apply for government support of up to €914/month. | A loan is provided to cover tuition fees. | All students working at least 10 hours per week can receive government support of up to €950/month | All students working at least 10 hours per week can receive government support of up to €1000/month. | None |
Average monthly expenses* *Actual monthly expenses depend on the city and each person’s individual needs. | Accommodation/utilities – €400–600/month. Food, transport, leisure, etc. – €350–600/month. | Accommodation/utilities – €400–750/month. Food, transport, leisure, etc. – €200–400/month. | Accommodation/utilities – €250–550/month. Food, transport, leisure, etc. – €300–500/month. | Accommodation/utilities – €300–500/month. Food, transport, leisure, etc. – €300–500/month. |
Accommodation/utilities – €400–600/month. Food, transport, leisure, etc. – €300–500/month. |
Minimum wage | €15–18/h. Denmark does not have a defined minimum wage, so it depends on the type of work. | People aged 18 to 21 – €6.84–€13.68/h More HERE. | €11/hour | €9–13/hour. Finland does not have a defined minimum wage, so it depends on the type of work. | €9.38–11.87/hour |
| Average student salary (working 15 h/week) | €885/month + €914/month support. | €600/month + support up to €1094.12/month. | €720/month | €720/month | €670/month |
Scholarship
We fully understand that finances are a very important—and sometimes decisive—factor when choosing a suitable place to study, which is why we have collected information about all the scholarships offered by our partner universities and included it in the "Scholarship" section of each university description. If this section is missing, it means that the university does not offer scholarships.
- In the Netherlands, scholarships for master’s students are offered by Tilburg University and the University of Twente.
Several international organizations have established the Global Study Awards scholarship program, which accepts applications year-round from students who have begun their studies abroad (in this context, “abroad” means outside their home country). A total of 9 scholarships are awarded annually to the best candidates. This scholarship is intended for students who are already enrolled and studying at a foreign university, as the application requires an admission letter and a short essay about your study experience abroad. Specific requirements may vary, so we recommend checking the details before applying.
