| Country/Region | Application Platforms | Key Tests | Language Requirements | Tuition Fees (Approx.) | Scholarship Options | Visa Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany 🇬🇧 |
Uni-assist University Portals |
GRE (optional) GMAT (rare) |
TOEFL/IELTS (6.5–7.0) TestDaF/DSH for German-taught programs |
Free (public universities) €5,000–€20,000/year (private) |
DAAD, Erasmus+, Deutschlandstipendium | Blocked account (€11,000), proof of health insurance, visa application at consulate/embassy. |
| France 🇫🇷 |
Campus France University Portals |
GRE (optional) GMAT (rare) |
TOEFL/IELTS (English programs) DELF/DALF for French-taught |
€200–€5,000/year (public) €10,000–€30,000/year (private) |
Eiffel Excellence Scholarships, Erasmus+ | Proof of funds (€615/month), Campus France procedure for visa; no interview in most cases. |
| Belgium 🇧🇪 |
University Portals | GRE (rare) GMAT (rare) |
TOEFL/IELTS (English programs) Local language proficiency (if required) |
€835/year (public) €5,000–€15,000/year (private) |
ARES, Erasmus+, institutional scholarships | Proof of funds, health insurance, financial guarantee for visa. |
| Netherlands 🇳🇱 |
Studielink | GRE (sometimes) GMAT (rare) |
TOEFL/IELTS (6.5–7.0) Dutch (if applicable) |
€2,314/year (EEA students) €10,000–€20,000/year (non-EEA) |
Holland Scholarship, Orange Tulip, Erasmus+ | Proof of funds (~€11,000/year), health insurance for visa. |
| Switzerland 🇨🇠|
University Portals | GRE (for some competitive programs) | TOEFL/IELTS (English programs) Local language (if needed) |
CHF 1,000–CHF 5,000/year (public) CHF 20,000/year (private) |
Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships, ETH Excellence | Proof of funds, visa through Swiss consulate/embassy, health insurance mandatory. |
| Italy 🇮🇹 |
University Portals | GRE (rare) GMAT (rare) |
TOEFL/IELTS (English programs) Italian for local programs |
€500–€3,000/year (public) €10,000–€25,000/year (private) |
Invest Your Talent, Erasmus+, institutional scholarships | Proof of funds (~€6,000/year), visa via consulate/embassy, health insurance required. |
| Sweden 🇸🇪🇬🇧 |
University Admissions Sweden | GRE (rare) | TOEFL/IELTS (English programs) Swedish for local programs |
Free (EU/EEA) SEK 90,000–SEK 200,000/year (non-EEA) |
Swedish Institute Scholarships, Erasmus+ | Proof of funds (~SEK 100,000/year), health insurance, visa application at consulate/embassy. |
| Finland 🇫🇮 |
Studyinfo.fi | GRE (rare) | TOEFL/IELTS (English programs) Finnish/Swedish (if required) |
Free (EU/EEA) €10,000–€25,000/year (non-EEA) |
Finland Government Scholarships, Erasmus+ | Proof of funds (~€7,200/year), health insurance, visa process required for non-EEA students. |
| Norway 🇳🇴 |
University Portals | GRE (rare) | TOEFL/IELTS (English programs) Norwegian (if required) |
Free (public universities) €10,000–€30,000/year (private) |
Quota Scheme Scholarships, Erasmus+ | Proof of funds (~NOK 128,000/year), visa for non-EEA students, health insurance. |
| UK 🇬🇧 |
UCAS (for limited programs) University Portals |
GRE (rare) GMAT (tech-business) |
TOEFL/IELTS (6.5–7.5) PTE/Duolingo sometimes accepted |
£10,000–£30,000/year | Chevening, GREAT Scholarships, Commonwealth | Student visa (CAS letter required), proof of funds (£1,334/month in London), health surcharge (£624/year). |
| USA 🇺🇸 |
University Portals | GRE (often mandatory) GMAT (tech-business) |
TOEFL/IELTS (80–100) PTE/Duolingo (some universities) |
$20,000–$60,000/year | Fulbright, institutional assistantships | F-1 visa: SEVIS registration, visa interview, proof of funds (~$20,000+ per year). |
| Canada 🇨🇦 |
University Portals | GRE (sometimes required) | TOEFL/IELTS (6.5–7.0) French for Quebec programs |
CAD 15,000–$50,000/year | Vanier, Trudeau Foundation, provincial/institutional scholarships | Study Permit, GIC (~CAD 10,000), proof of funds, health insurance, and biometrics required for visa. |
| Australia 🇦🇺 |
StudyLink University Portals |
GRE (rare) | TOEFL/IELTS (6.5–7.0) PTE widely accepted |
AUD 20,000–$45,000/year | Australia Awards, Endeavour, university-specific | Subclass 500 visa: proof of funds, Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC). |
| Singapore 🇸🇬 |
University Portals | GRE (competitive programs) | TOEFL/IELTS (6.5–7.0) PTE widely accepted |
SGD 20,000–$40,000/year | Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA) | Student Pass issued after admission; no interview, but proof of financial capacity required. |
| Japan 🇯🇵 |
University Portals Embassy Programs |
GRE (rare) JLPT (Japanese programs) |
TOEFL/IELTS (English programs) Japanese for local programs |
JPY 500,000–2,000,000/year | MEXT, JASSO, institutional scholarships | Certificate of Eligibility (COE), proof of funds (~JPY 1,000,000/year), health insurance mandatory for student visa. |
