Best Countries for International Students in Europe (Under $2,000/month, 2026)
Hungary ranks #1 for international students in Europe with a budget of under $2,000/month, scoring 85/100 on a persona-weighted composite of the metrics that matter most for this lifestyle.
10 countries ranked
Country rankings
#1🇭🇺
Hungary
Score: 85/100Visa Accessibility
89
Cost of Living
60
Language Requirement
100
#2🇪🇸
Spain
Score: 82/100Visa Accessibility
67
Cost of Living
61
Language Requirement
100
#3🇵🇹
Portugal
Score: 77/100Visa Accessibility
78
Cost of Living
54
Language Requirement
80
#4🇨🇿
Czechia
Score: 77/100Visa Accessibility
78
Cost of Living
56
Language Requirement
80
#5🇬🇪
Georgia
Score: 77/100Visa Accessibility
78
Cost of Living
72
Language Requirement
100
#6🇬🇷
Greece
Score: 75/100Visa Accessibility
67
Cost of Living
62
Language Requirement
80
#7🇫🇷
France
Score: 74/100Visa Accessibility
100
Cost of Living
40
Language Requirement
60
#8🇩🇪
Germany
Score: 73/100Visa Accessibility
100
Cost of Living
40
Language Requirement
60
#9🇮🇪
Ireland
Score: 73/100Visa Accessibility
67
Cost of Living
33
Language Requirement
100
#10🇭🇷
Croatia
Score: 73/100Visa Accessibility
67
Cost of Living
58
Language Requirement
60
How we rank
Countries ranked by weighted composite score factoring visa accessibility, cost of living, salary potential, expat satisfaction, language requirements, and path to residency. Weights vary by persona.
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