Education in Europe

Europe attracts students not only with high-quality education but also with relatively affordable tuition fees and work opportunities. Below is a comparison of the main facts about four popular destinations — Germany, Poland, Hungary, and the Czech Republic.

Tuition fees

Germany: Public universities usually offer free bachelor’s programs. Only semester fees apply — €250–350. Some master’s programs cost €1,500–3,000 per year.

Poland: Bachelor’s €2,500–4,000 / year, Master’s €3,000–5,000.

Hungary: Bachelor’s €3,000–5,000, Medicine and Engineering €6,000–8,000.

Czech Republic: Free if taught in Czech or German. English-taught programs €3,000–6,000.

Living expenses

Germany: €850–1,100/month.

Poland: €500–700/month.

Hungary: €500–650/month.

Czech Republic: €600–800/month.

Work opportunities

Germany: 120 full working days or 240 half-days per year. Pay: €12–15/hour.

Poland: up to 20 hours/week, €4–6/hour.

Hungary: up to 20 hours, €3–5/hour.

Czech Republic: part-time allowed, €4–7/hour.

Language requirements

Germany: IELTS 6.0+ or TestDaF/Goethe C1.

Poland: IELTS 5.5–6.0.

Hungary: IELTS 5.5–6.5.

Czech Republic: IELTS 5.5+, C1 for Czech-taught programs.

Visa requirements

Germany: Blocked Account — €11,208.

Poland: at least €5,000–6,000 in the bank.

Hungary: €5,000–6,500 per year.

Czech Republic: €5,000–6,000 in the bank account.

Conclusion

For affordable tuition — Poland and Czech Republic.

For free education and quality — Germany.

For medicine and specialized fields — Hungary.

According to World.uz, visa approval rates in all these countries are high — around 85–95%. Choosing the right destination is the key to your future success.