Affordable Universities in Europe to Study Medical Courses: Part 3

It is not so challenging to find affordable universities in Europe to study medical courses such as medicine, nursing, pharmacy, physiotherapy, and dentistry, including other related medical courses. A lot of students wish to pursue their education in foreign countries and these countries include European countries. In addition, the courses a number of these students try to pursue in foreign countries are in the medical line and they focus their search on the cheap or most affordable universities.

In this article, I will show you various cheap and affordable universities in Europe to study Medical courses, including other necessary information about these universities.

Cheap/Most Affordable Universities in Europe

1) Country: Iceland

University: University of Iceland

The University of Iceland is a leading Icelandic University and a public research university in Reykjavík, Iceland. It was founded in 1911 with research being conducted in Medicine, natural sciences, social sciences, etc. Its campus is concentrated around Suᵭurgata street in central Reykjavík, with additional facilities located in nearby areas, including the countryside. It is one of the most affordable universities in Iceland.

Course: Medicine, Nursing

Tuition Fee: No tuition fee but requires a registration fee of ISK 75,000 (approx. USD520) but may be higher for non-EU/EEA students.

Minimum Entry Requirements

1) A completed secondary education before the commencement of the first year of a Bachelor’s or an undivided Master’s degree programme

2) A completed Bachelor’s degree the commencement of the first year of a follow-up Master’s degree programme

3) A completed Master’s degree in a related field of study before the commencement of the first year of doctoral programmes

4) IELTS/TOEFL certificate

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2) Country: Netherlands

University: University of Groningen

This University is located in Netherlands. It offers English-language nursing program called Nursing Studies at the Faculty of Medical Sciences. You may decide to apply for either a Bachelors or Masters’ degree in nursing studies.

Course: Nursing, Medicine

Tuition Fee: 14,816 Euros to 16,201 Euros per year for Non-EU/EEA students

Minimum Entry Requirements

1) A completed secondary education before the commencement of the first year of a Bachelor’s or an undivided Master’s degree programme

2) A completed Bachelor’s degree the commencement of the first year of a follow-up Master’s degree programme

3) Country: Luxembourg

University: University of Luxembourg

The University of Luxembourg was founded in 2003 and is located in the city capital. Despite its recent establishment, it has been recognized as one of the best ‘new’ schools by the Times Higher Education Rankings.

Course: Medicine

Tuition Fee: Bachelors ($200-$450) per semester, Graduate ($225-$25,000) per semester

Minimum Entry Requirements

1) A completed secondary education before the commencement of the first year of a Bachelor’s or an undivided Master’s degree programme

2) A completed Bachelor’s degree the commencement of the first year of a follow-up Master’s degree programme

3) A completed Master’s degree in a related field of study before the commencement of the first year of doctoral programmes

4) Country: Belgium

University: Université Libre de Bruxelles

This university is a free-education university established in the year 1834. Although it started as bilingual (Dutch & French), the university has become predominantly French-speaking. This university is considered to be the cheapest university in Belgium for international students.

Course: Medicine, Nursing

Tuition Fee: Starting at $1,015

Minimum Entry Requirements

1) A completed secondary education before the commencement of the first year of a Bachelor’s or an undivided Master’s degree programme

2) A completed Bachelor’s degree the commencement of the first year of a follow-up Master’s degree programme

3) A completed Master’s degree in a related field of study before the commencement of the first year of doctoral programmes

4) A proof of proficiency in French/Dutch may be required

5) Country: Poland

University: University of Wroclaw

The University of Wroclaw is among the largest Universities located in the Central-European region, having over 25,000 students. Additionally, it is a top research centre, coming out with thousands of new scientific publications. The University of Wroclaw closely collaborates with other institutions in the region and over the world, while participating in many international learning programs such as Erasmus, ISEP, and more; thus, bringing a multitude of international students who spend a semester or two at the university and many of them return there to either finish their bachelor’s degree or enrol in a master’s degree.

Course: Physiotherapy

Tuition Fees: $3,144 to $3,643

Minimum Entry Requirements

1) A completed secondary education before the commencement of the first year of a Bachelor’s or an undivided Master’s degree programme

2) A completed Bachelor’s degree the commencement of the first year of a follow-up Master’s degree programme

3) A completed Master’s degree in a related field of study before the commencement of the first year of doctoral programmes

4) A proof of proficiency in any language you wish to study e.g a proof of proficiency in DEFL if you wish to study French

5) You will need to take IELTS/TOEFL exam

6) Additional exams may apply

6) Country: Luxembourg

University: Lunex University

The Lunex University is a privately owned University aimed at equipping students with skills in health, management, and sports, enabling them to be professionals in their various engagement fields. This University accommodates a variety of international students from different nations of the world. In addition, it is a partner university in the Erasmus scholarship program.

Course: Physiotherapy, Medicine, Nursing

Tuition Fee: Undergraduate & Masters (750 EUR/month)

Minimum Entry Requirements

1) A completed secondary education before the commencement of the first year of a Bachelor’s or an undivided Master’s degree programme

2) A completed Bachelor’s degree the commencement of the first year of a follow-up Master’s degree programme

3) A completed Master’s degree in a related field of study before the commencement of the first year of doctoral programmes

7) Country: Iceland

University: University of Iceland

Course: Dentistry

Tuition Fee: $700

Minimum Entry Requirements

1) A completed secondary education before the commencement of the first year of a Bachelor’s or an undivided Master’s degree programme

2) A completed Bachelor’s degree the commencement of the first year of a follow-up Master’s degree programme

3) IELTS/TOEFL certificate

8) Country: Netherlands

University: Virje Universiteit Amsterdam (Free University of Amsterdam)

The Virje Universiteit Amsterdam also known as VU Amsterdam is a public research university in Amsterdam, Netherlands found in 1880. It is located on a compact urban campus in the southern Buitenveldert neighbourhood of Amsterdam and adjacent to the modern Zuidas business district. Despite being founded as a private institution, this university has received government funding on a parity basis with public universities since 1970.

Course: Dentistry

Tuition Fees: 21,800 Euros per year

Minimum Entry Requirements

1) A completed secondary education before the commencement of the first year of a Bachelor’s or an undivided Master’s degree programme

2) A completed Bachelor’s degree the commencement of the first year of a follow-up Master’s degree programme

3) Proof of standard test (TOEFL/IELTS/CAE/CPE)

9) Country: Belgium

University: University of Namur

The University of Namur is a French-dominant private university based in the city of Namur in central Belgium. This university was founded in 1831 and has been ranked among the top 1% of universities globally. It is very cheap with very affordable tuition fees and currently has a student enrolment of over 6500 students.

Course: Medicine

Tuition Fees: 830 Euros

Minimum Entry Requirements

1) A completed secondary education before the commencement of the first year of a Bachelor’s or an undivided Master’s degree programme

2) A completed Bachelor’s degree the commencement of the first year of a follow-up Master’s degree programme

3) A completed Master’s degree in a related field of study before the commencement of the first year of doctoral programmes

3) Proof of proficiency in Dutch, French and/or German.

10) Country: Poland

University: Higher School of Medicine, Sosnowiec

Higher school of medicine, Sosnowiec is a non-public university with very affordable fees for various medical courses such as pharmacy, medicine, nursing, etc. Courses in the university are taught by academic teachers with extensive professional and scientific experience as well as practitioners (Doctors & Nurses). This university offers a high-quality education with scholarship programs and programs include practical training.