The scores behind the ranking
Key 2026 facts by country
Student costs at a glance (indicative, per year)
| Country | Tuition, non-EU students (public universities) | Proof of funds for the visa |
|---|---|---|
| 🇩🇪 Germany | €0 at most public universities, plus a semester fee of about €150–400 (≈ ₹15,000–41,000). Baden-Württemberg charges €1,500/semester (≈ ₹1.5 lakh) | €11,904 blocked account (≈ ₹12.1 lakh), released at €992/month |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | About €10,000–20,000 (≈ ₹10–20 lakh) | Proof of roughly €12,000+ a year (≈ ₹12 lakh+), usually via the university |
| 🇬🇧 UK | About €17,000–35,000 (≈ ₹17–36 lakh) | 9 months of living costs, higher in London |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | About €10,000–25,000 (≈ ₹10–26 lakh) | About €10,000 (≈ ₹10 lakh) plus the first year's fees |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | About €13,000–27,000 (≈ ₹13–28 lakh) | A year of living costs plus first-year tuition, the largest upfront sum here |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | About €17,000–27,000 (≈ ₹17–28 lakh) | A year of living costs, tuition and travel |
| 🇫🇷 France | About €2,900–4,000 at public universities (≈ ₹3–4 lakh); many waive it | About €615/month (≈ ₹63,000), the lowest here |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | About €7,000–17,000 (≈ ₹7–17 lakh) | Monthly living-cost proof for the whole study period |
₹ at an indicative ₹102/€. Non-euro fees converted approximately. Fees vary widely by programme, so check each university's fee page. Germany's student budget in detail: student budget planner · blocked-account calculator.
How to use the result
If two countries finish within a few points of each other, the ranking can't separate them. Decide on the one or two factors you care about most. Then check the visa route with a real job offer or points score: Blue Card checker for Germany, Chancenkarte score if you have no offer, and our country guides for the Netherlands, UK and Canada.
Last updated: 11 October 2026. Estimates only. Not official advice. Always verify with official sources. Immigration rules in the UK, Canada, Sweden and the Netherlands changed significantly in 2024–2026 and are still moving. Confirm current rules with each country's official immigration authority before deciding.