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Need to start retraining people now and keep kids in school. Make it free or cheap for everyone to afford.

6 Countries with Virtually Free College Tuition

1. Norway
Students willing to brave exceptionally harsh winters and one of the highest costs of living in the world might consider earning their degrees in Norway. Tuition is free at public universities, giving students the opportunity to earn degrees at top-ranked institutions such as the University of Oslo, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, and the University of Bergen.

2. Finland
Until recently, citizens and international students paid no tuition at state-run universities. However, starting in 2017, international students wishing to earn degrees in English will pay approximately $1,700 or more per year, depending on the degree level and program of study. Doctoral students, as well as those pursuing their studies in Finnish or Swedish, still pay no tuition. The government also plans to offer scholarships and financial aid to international students with exceptional academic backgrounds.

3. Sweden
Only students pursuing research-based doctoral degrees get free tuition in Sweden; some programs of study even offer stipends to international students. Nevertheless, students should be aware that Sweden’s high cost of living may put them over budget, even when they pay nothing to earn their degrees.

4. Germany
Germany needs skilled workers, and this reality creates a win-win situation for American students. All students enrolled in any of the country’s public universities can attend for free. What’s more, German universities offer a wide range of programs entirely in English, and an American student can earn a university degree in Germany without speaking a word of German. Top-ranked institutions, such as the University of Munich and University of Bonn, mean that U.S. students don’t have to trade prestige for cost.

5. Slovenia
Cultural experiences, proximity to tourist destinations in Italy and Croatia, and free university tuition make Slovenia an attractive choice for students wanting to earn their degrees abroad. Like Germany, Slovenian universities offer numerous programs of study in English, so students only need to learn the language to communicate with the locals.

6. France
In the past, students needed to speak French in order to attend university in France. This is no longer the case, however, as many programs of study at both public and private universities are offered in English. Students who attend public universities usually pay a few hundred dollars per year, depending on the degree level and program of study. Over the years, France has modified its free tuition model, and some EU students pay tuition based on family income. Such changes may eventually impact how much international students pay to attend French universities.

These 10 Countries Offer Free Education To International Students. Time To Pack Your Bags!

1. Germany
When it comes to excellent higher education at minimal or no cost, Germany tops the list. The public universities in Germany do not charge any tuition fee at all, however nominal university administration fee of €150-250 (that's ₹11,500-19,000 approx.) is charged, which doesn't pinch as that's exactly what we pay as annual fee in a DU college.

2. Norway
Graduate, post-graduate and doctorate level programs in Norway are absolutely free of cost, regardless of your nationality. But they do have one requirement - you should be proficient in Norwegian, as most undergraduate courses are taught in this language. Mind it, they do ask for proof of proficiency in the language. So in case you plan to apply, better start learning right away!

Education in these countries is not completely free, but it's still as good as free!

3. Sweden
While universities of Sweden do charge application and tuition fee from non-members of EU, EEA and Nordic countries for graduate and postgraduate programmes, they offer PhD positions for no fee, in fact you'll get a monthly salary! So, why don't you add the Dr. prefix to your name in Sweden?

4. Austria
Non EU/EEA students will have to pay nominal tuition fee of around €730 per semester, which fares somewhere around ₹55,000. Not bad, considering the quality of life here. Such a beautiful country it is.

5. Finland
Currently, Finland does not charge any tuition fee for any level of education or any nationality. But come 2017, and it will start charging tuition fee from non EU/EEA students for English-taught Bachelor's and Master's programmes.

6. Czech Republic
Higher education here is free for all nationalities. It's the law here! But for that you need to know the local language. And even if you want to study in English, a nominal fee of around ₹70,000 will suffice as tuition fee.

7. France
Higher education in France is mostly free, except at some public universities. But then again, even that fee is pretty minimal. Add to that the perks of living in the country of Eiffel Tower and Paris! Tempting, isn't it?

8. Belgium
International students have to pay a minimal fee to study in Belgium, which doesn't pinch at all because you get to experience a totally different culture.

9. Greece
The land of the Gods, Greece offers low cost higher education to international students along with minimal cost of living as well. Add to that some beautiful historical sights to behold. Sign me up!

10. Spain
Like other European countries, Spain too offers free university education to EU citizens only. But it too offers low cost education to students outside EU, and offers reasonable cost of living. But think about all the Spanish food you can gorge on there!