Best Countries for International Students in Europe ($2,000-$4,000/month, 2026)
France ranks #1 for international students in Europe with a budget of $2,000-$4,000/month, scoring 85/100 on a persona-weighted composite of the metrics that matter most for this lifestyle.
10 countries ranked
Country rankings
#1🇫🇷
France
Score: 85/100Visa Accessibility
100
Cost of Living
37
Language Requirement
80
#2🇸🇪
Sweden
Score: 81/100Visa Accessibility
78
Cost of Living
40
Language Requirement
100
#3🇮🇪
Ireland
Score: 80/100Visa Accessibility
67
Cost of Living
31
Language Requirement
100
#4🇩🇪
Germany
Score: 78/100Visa Accessibility
89
Cost of Living
38
Language Requirement
60
#5🇦🇹
Austria
Score: 78/100Visa Accessibility
78
Cost of Living
46
Language Requirement
60
#6🇧🇪
Belgium
Score: 77/100Visa Accessibility
56
Cost of Living
45
Language Requirement
80
#7🇭🇺
Hungary
Score: 77/100Visa Accessibility
89
Cost of Living
63
Language Requirement
100
#8🇪🇪
Estonia
Score: 75/100Visa Accessibility
78
Cost of Living
55
Language Requirement
60
#9🇳🇱
Netherlands
Score: 73/100Visa Accessibility
44
Cost of Living
28
Language Requirement
80
#10🇵🇹
Portugal
Score: 72/100Visa Accessibility
67
Cost of Living
53
Language Requirement
80
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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