The most affordable places to study in Europe - Studying abroad is an excellent experience for people looking to broaden their horizons and delve into a new culture. Several countries in Europe, such as Norway and Germany, offer university students great study-abroad opportunities for very low costs, regardless of where they come from.

Click through this gallery to see the most affordable places to study in Europe.

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Norway - In Norway, education is free for all university students, regardless of nationality. Students will have to pay a semester fee, which is around NOK 300 to 600 (between US$37 and $74).

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Norway - However, international students will have to show a proof of proficiency in Norwegian as most undergraduate programs are taught in the local language. The average living cost per year for a student is around £11,465 (US$15,000), according to Times Higher Education.

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Germany - As with Norway, both national and international students do not have to pay for tuition fees at most German public universities, but they must pay a fee of around €150 to €250 (between US$180 and $300) per semester, which covers certain student services and transportation costs.

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Germany - Over 40 German universities are featured in the QS World University Rankings (via Top Universities). Yearly living costs will set you back around €9,600 (US$11,500) in Germany.

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France - Even though France is not among the cheapest countries in Europe, most public universities offer very affordable prices to both EU and non-EU students—about €200 to €650 a year, depending on the level of study.

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France - Yearly living costs in France amount to around €9,600 (US$11,500), but expect those prices to rise drastically if you live in the capital, Paris.

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Poland - Tuition fees for international students in Polish universities aren't the cheapest—between €2000 and €4000 per academic year. This amount may vary depending on the type of Bachelor or Master degree.

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Poland - However, Eastern European countries are often sought-out by students from other nations for their affordability. A monthly budget of US$250 to US$500 is enough for a student to live comfortably in Poland.

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Denmark - Danish universities are free of cost for students from the EU, the EEA, and Switzerland. As for the rest, tuition fees range from about DKK 45,000 and DKK 120,000 (US$7,200 to $19,300) a year.

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Denmark - The catch is that the costs of living in the Nordic country are some of the highest in the continent (around US$850 to $1,400 a month). Still, the quality of life is incredibly high and Denmark has ranked as one of the happiest places in the world for the past four decades, as reported by Today.

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Austria - Austria also offers free or very low-cost options for foreign students. EU and EEA members get the same right to free higher education as Austrians. Further education typically has a fee of €363 (US$430) per semester for them, while international students pay around €726 (US$860).

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Austria - Living costs generally amount to €11,400 (US$13,650) a year. The capital Vienna ranks 11th in the QS Best Student Cities 2018 (via Top Universities.)

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Belgium - Students from EU-member countries usually pay a maximum of €835 (US$1,000) a year for their tuition fees, but international students aren't that far off, with fees ranging from €890 to €4,175 (US$1,000 to $5,000).

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Belgium - With its charming cities like Bruges and central European location, yearly living costs for students in Belgium are expected to be €11,400 (US$13,600).

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Sweden - Higher education in this Scandinavian country is free only for students from the EU, EEA, and Switzerland. Bachelors and Masters tuition fees for international students fall between SEK 80,000 and SEK 140,000 (US$9,750 to $17,060).

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Sweden - The good news is that PhD programs are fully funded there, and the country is known for its beauty and high quality of life. According to Times Higher Education, average living costs for a student float around £8,050 (US$10,700) a year.

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Czech Republic - People who speak Czech get free access to all public universities in the country. For those who wish to enroll in an English-speaking course, prices are around €3,800 (US$4,550) a year.

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Czech Republic - The costs of living per year are also some of the most affordable in Europe—around US$9,000.

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Iceland - Iceland is one of the most beautiful countries in the world and its popularity has been on the rise for the past few years. Another perk is that universities only charge a registration fee of around €400 a year (US$450), and no tuition fees.

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Iceland - However, Iceland's thriving economy also means the country is a fairly expensive one to live in. Studying in Reykjavík will normally set you back US$1,700 per month, according to the University of Iceland.

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Finland - Finland has also extended the free higher education privileges to students from the EU, EEA, and Switzerland. Students from outside the EU/EEA can still study for free if they study in Finnish or Swedish, otherwise yearly tuition fees can fall anywhere between €4,000 and €20,000 (US$4,900 to $24,500).

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Finland - As with the other Nordic countries, Finland has a healthy economy and a strong currency. Average living costs per year are around £7,860 (US$10,500).

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Greece - Students from within the EU and EEA are able to study at Greek public universities for free, with the exception of some Masters. International students can also study there for the fair price of approximately €1,500 (US$1,800) per year.

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Greece - Greece has been going through a tough economical period, making it one of the cheapest countries in Europe to live. The average living costs in Athens are of €750 (US$880) a month.

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Italy - Public universities in Italy can charge for undergraduate programs anywhere between €850 and €1,000 (US$1,000 to $1,200) per year. Students in the EU can apply to the same loans, grants, and scholarships as Italians.

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Italy - The costs of living in Italy vary depending on which city you're based in, but in general they're around €12,000 to €18,000 (US$14,000 to $21,000) per year.

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Spain - Students from the EU do not have to pay for higher education in Spain, and public institutions' fees for international students sit between €750 and €2,100 (US$900 to $2,500).

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Spain - Spain's ever increasing popularity is one of the reasons behind the rise of living costs. Students in Spain should expect to spend between €10,800 and €13,200 (US$12,900 to $15,800) a year.

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