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Frequently Asked Questions: Studying Abroad on a Budget
How does the budget matcher work?
You enter your annual budget in your home currency. We convert it to USD using live rates, then compare against each university's annual costs (tuition, and optionally living expenses). Universities where total annual costs fall within your budget are shown — sorted by best value first, with sort controls to switch to rank or country order.
Which countries offer the best value for South Asian students?
Germany and France are the standout value plays — public universities charge under €1,000/year in fees, making a full master's degree achievable for ₹10–15 lakh/year all-in. Japan follows with ¥535,800 tuition (~₹3.6L/year). For English-medium programs without a language barrier, Ireland and the Netherlands offer strong ROI: world-ranked universities at 30–50% less than UK or US equivalents, plus post-study work rights.
Why is Germany so cheap compared to other countries?
German public universities charge only a semester contribution fee (€150–400/semester) rather than tuition. Most programs are taught in German, though English-taught master's programs have grown significantly. The €300–700/year "tuition" you see for German universities is the semester fee — not a mistake. TU Munich and LMU are in the QS world top 60, making Germany the most elite-per-rupee destination in the world.
Are the costs shown accurate for 2024–2025?
Costs are based on 2024–2025 published data for international students. Tuition for public universities (Germany, France, Japan) is near zero. Costs for private or semi-private institutions (Sciences Po, Waseda) reflect their published fee schedules. Currency conversion uses fixed approximate rates — real costs may vary ±5% with exchange rate movements. Always verify with the university's official admissions page before applying.
What does "scholarship availability" mean on the cards?
It's our rating of how likely an international student is to receive partial or full scholarship funding at that university. High = strong scholarship culture (government schemes, university merit grants, department fellowships — e.g., Arizona State, Dublin City University). Medium = some opportunities but competitive. Low = limited external funding for international students. Note: even "Low" universities may have country-specific scholarships (DAAD for Germany, Chevening for UK) — these are not reflected in the rating.
Can I study for free in Japan?
Almost. Japanese national universities charge roughly ¥535,800/year (~$3,600 USD / ₹3L) in tuition — very affordable by global standards. Living costs (~¥1.2M–1.8M/year) are the bigger factor. The MEXT scholarship (Japanese Government Scholarship) covers both tuition and a living stipend for eligible students — effectively making it free. Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka rank in the world's top 100 for engineering and CS. Japan is dramatically underrated for South Asian STEM graduates.