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The 10 best places to study abroad—where to go to satisfy your wanderlust
1. Germany
The facts:
- Best universities: Technical University of Munich (50th), Heidelberg University (63rd), Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (64th)
- International students in Germany: 411,000
- Tuition fees: None! Tuition fees were abolished in 2014
- Average monthly rent: Plan to spend around €500-€600 for a one-bedroom apartment; €290-€350 for shared accommodation (expect to pay more in Berlin, Munich and Frankfurt, though)
- Average monthly living costs: €750
2. Switzerland
The facts:
- Best universities: ETH Zurich (8th), Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (14th), University of Zurich (70th)
- International students in Switzerland: 19,000
- Tuition fees per semester: Zero if you are on an exchange program (annual tuition fees for regular students are between €900 and €1,700 per year)
- Average monthly rent: Expect to spend around €820-€1,800 for a one-bedroom apartment; €455-€820 for shared accommodation (Zurich and Geneva can end up costing more than this)
- Average monthly living costs: Around €1,000 per month
3. Italy
The facts:
- Best universities: Politecnio di Milano (142nd), University of Bologna (166th), Sapienza University of Rome (171st)
- International students in Italy: 32,000
- Tuition fees per semester: €450-€2,000 (these fees are means-tested, meaning you pay less or more depending on how much your parents earn as well as your own financial stability)
- Average monthly rent: €600+ for a one-bedroom apartment; €250 for shared accommodation (expect to pay more in Venice and Rome)
- Average monthly living costs: Around €500 per month
4. France
The facts:
- Best universities: Université PSL (44th), Institut Polytechnique de Paris (49th), Sorbonne University (72nd)
- International students in France: 358,000
- Tuition fees per semester: €0-€300 (plus a modest €91 campus contribution)
- Average monthly rent: Plan to spend around €400 for a one-bedroom apartment; €200 for shared accommodation (count on these rates doubling if you’re eyeing up Paris as an option)
- Average monthly living costs: Around €500-€600
5. South Africa
The facts:
- Best universities: University of Cape Town (226th), University of Witwatersrand (424th), University of Johannesburg (434th)
- International students in South Africa: 45,000
- Tuition fees: €1,160-€3,500 per semester
- Average monthly rent: Around €600 for a one-bedroom apartment, €800 for mid-size accommodation; €300-€400 for shared accommodation
- Average monthly living costs: Around €515 per month
6. Austria
The facts:
- Best universities: University of Vienna (151st), Vienna University of Technology (180th), Graz University of Technology (277th)
- International students in Austria: 60,000 (26% of students overall)
- Tuition fees per semester: €0-€363 for EU/EAA students; €727 for all others
- Average monthly rent: Around €650+ for a one-bedroom apartment; around €400 for shared accommodation
- Average monthly living costs: €550
7. Japan
The facts:
- Best universities: University of Tokyo (23rd), Kyoto University (33rd), Tokyo Institute of Technology (56th)
- International students in Japan: 2,800
- Tuition fees per semester: Around €1,400-€2,100 for a national university
- Average monthly rent: Expect to spend €1,700 in more rural areas and around €3,400 in Tokyo
- Average monthly living costs: Around €900+ per month
8. Australia
The facts:
- Best universities: Australian National University (27th), University of Melbourne (37th), University of Sydney (38th)
- International students in Australia: 869,000
- Tuition fees per semester: €6,100
- Average monthly rent: Around €470-€1,070 for a one-bedroom apartment; €220 to €540 for shared accommodation (count on paying more in Perth and Sydney)
- Average monthly living costs: Plan to spend between €660 and €950+
9. Spain
The facts:
- Best universities: Universitat de Barcelona (168th), Universidad Autònoma de Madrid (207th), Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (209th)
- International students in Spain: 194,800
- Tuition fees per semester: Around €400 to €1,250
- Average monthly rent: Expect to spend €1,000 (in Madrid), €850 (in Barcelona), and €600 (elsewhere) for a one-bedroom apartment. Anything starting from €250 for shared accommodation
- Average monthly living costs: Around €400
10. Argentina
The facts:
- Best universities: Universidad de Buenos Aires (69th), Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina (322nd), Universidad de Palermo (391st)
- International students in Argentina: 50,000
- Tuition fees per semester: None—all public universities are tuition-free
- Average monthly rent: Around €225 for a one-bedroom apartment; €100 for shared accommodation
- Average monthly living costs: €200 per month
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