Top 5 Countries Where Tuition is Free in 2025
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If you fail to qualify for fully-funded university scholarships, consider enrolling in universities that are tuition free or charge low tuition fees or those offering tuition fee waivers. Countries like Norway, Austria, Germany, Finland, and Sweden offer different types of free/low tuition schemes and tuition waivers for international students.
Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships for Foreign Students
Swiss Government
PhD/Postdoctoral Degree
Deadline: varies, Sept-Dec 2026
Study in: Switzerland
Next course starts 2027
Knight-Hennessy Scholars at Stanford University
Stanford University
Masters/PhD Degree
Deadline: 6 Oct 2026 (Annual)
Study in: USA
Course starts Autumn 2027
Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship Program at University of Toronto
University of Toronto
Bachelors Degree
Deadline: 16 Oct/6 Nov 2026 (annual)
Study in: Canada
Course starts Sept 2027
DAAD Scholarships in Germany for Development-Related Postgraduate Courses
DAAD
Masters/PhD Degree
Deadline: Aug-Oct 2026 (annual)
Study in: Germany
Next course starts AY 2027/2028
Rhodes Scholarships at Oxford University for International Students
Rhodes Scholarship Fund
Masters/PhD Degree
Deadline: varies, July-Oct 2026 (annual)
Study in: UK
Course starts October 2026
University of Sydney International Stipend Scholarship (USYDIS)
University of Sydney
Masters/PhD Degree
Deadline: 11 Sept/18 Dec 2026
Study in: Australia
Course starts 2027
Scholarships in Germany for International Students
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Germany has become a popular destination for foreign students looking for an international education. German Universities offers internationally recognized programs at a relatively cheaper cost compared to UK, USA or Australia. Moreover, there are a significant number of available scholarships in Germany for international students to study in Germany for free.
Fulbright Foreign Student Program in USA
USA Government
Masters/PhD Degrees
Deadline: varies, Feb-Oct 2026
Study in: USA
Course starts AY 2027-2028
DAAD Helmut-Schmidt Masters Scholarships for Public Policy and Good Governance
DAAD
Masters Degree
Deadline: 31 July 2026 (annual)
Study in: Germany
Next course starts Sept/Oct 2027
