In bid to attract top talent from around the world, several countries are offering free PhD programmes to international students.
Here’s a breakdown of the countries and their offerings:
1. Czech Republic: Public universities offer free PhD programmes, with minimal additional costs.
2. Sweden: PhD programs are free at public universities, with study grants available for living expenses.
3. Germany: Public universities offer fee-free PhD programmes, with a nominal administration fee.
4. Austria: PhD students from the EU and EEA receive free education at public research universities.
5. Norway: Public universities offer free PhD education to all students, with a small semester fee.
6. Denmark: EU, EEA, and Swiss students receive free PhD education at public universities.
7. Finland: Public universities offer free PhD studies, but international students pay for Master’s programmes.
8. Netherlands: Many institutions offer free PhD study to international students, with some universities considering PhD students as employees.
9. Saudi Arabia: PhD students receive scholarships covering education fees and living expenses.
10. Switzerland: PhD places are state-funded, with no fees and a maintenance grant for EU, EEA, and Swiss students.
