7 countries where you can get a high-quality education with low university tuition fees

by mprove

According to a survey by the Cabinet Office, the estimated cost of education in Japan from elementary school to university graduation is 5.28 million yen , but university tuition fees are about 500,000 yen per year at public universities and about 800,000 yen at private universities, which is by no means cheap.

In contrast, Germany and France are promoting free higher education , and university tuition fees are extremely low, at just a few tens of thousands of yen per year at national universities. University tuition fees vary greatly from country to country, but what countries offer low tuition fees and a high level of education?

For details, see below. 7 Countries Where Graduate School Is a Fraction of US Costs

Spain

The University of Barcelona is incredibly affordable, costing just $2,000 (approximately 170,000 yen) a year. It's ranked among the top three universities in Iberoamerica , and while it doesn't quite reach the University of Madrid in Spain, the gap isn't that great. Founded in 1450, it's a comprehensive university with a long history, offering a wide range of faculties, from the humanities like the Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Literature, and Faculty of Geography and History to the Faculty of Law, Faculty of Business Administration, and science-based faculties like Medicine, Pharmacy, Physics, and Chemistry.

◆France

Anyone familiar with French literature may have dreamed of attending the École Normale Supérieure in France. Ranked among the top 28 universities in the world, this prestigious university has produced such renowned scholars as Jean-Paul Sartre , Michel Foucault , Romain Rolland , and André Weil . The tuition fees required to study at this prestigious university, which is open to international students, are a mere 190 euros (approximately 23,000 yen) per year.

Sweden

Uppsala University offers free graduate tuition. Founded in 1477, it is the oldest university in Scandinavia and a prestigious institution that has produced numerous Nobel Prize winners. Unlike other Swedish universities, Uppsala University offers admissions materials in English and recruits students from around the world.

Germany

Many highly ranked universities in Germany charge tuition fees ranging from 100 euros (approximately 12,000 yen) to 500 euros (approximately 60,000 yen) per year. Naturally, many universities require German language skills, but the Free University of Berlin also allows students to earn credits in English.

◆Singapore

In Singapore, where Asian students flock in search of low tuition fees and a high level of education, the National University of Singapore charges annual tuition of approximately $4,000 (approximately 330,000 yen) for international graduate students. In addition to its high level of education, which ranks it in the top 30 in the world, Singapore is a melting pot of Asian culture, and interaction with students from all over Asia is a major attraction. Another plus point is that you can spend your days off enjoying the beaches of Thailand.

Mexico

In Mexico, the National University of Mexico (UNAM) , which competes with North American universities, accepts students for approximately $1,000 (approximately 84,000 yen) per year. The National University of Mexico boasts one of the highest educational standards in Latin America and is known as one of the most important educational institutions in the Spanish-speaking world.

South Africa

Since the abolition of apartheid, South Africa has promoted the protection of individual and academic freedom, and the University of Cape Town and the University of Johannesburg have come to enjoy international acclaim. Tuition fees for studying at these universities are around $4,000 (approximately 330,000 yen) from abroad. Another attractive feature is that the cost of living in South Africa is lower than in European countries.