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 82/100 on a persona-weighted composite of the metrics that matter most for this lifestyle.
10 countries ranked
Country rankings
#1🇫🇷
France
Score: 82/100Visa Accessibility
100
Cost of Living
40
Language Requirement
60
#2🇩🇪
Germany
Score: 81/100Visa Accessibility
100
Cost of Living
40
Language Requirement
60
#3🇮🇪
Ireland
Score: 81/100Visa Accessibility
67
Cost of Living
33
Language Requirement
100
#4🇸🇪
Sweden
Score: 79/100Visa Accessibility
78
Cost of Living
41
Language Requirement
100
#5🇦🇹
Austria
Score: 78/100Visa Accessibility
78
Cost of Living
43
Language Requirement
60
#6🇧🇪
Belgium
Score: 77/100Visa Accessibility
56
Cost of Living
46
Language Requirement
80
#7🇭🇺
Hungary
Score: 77/100Visa Accessibility
89
Cost of Living
60
Language Requirement
100
#8🇪🇪
Estonia
Score: 75/100Visa Accessibility
78
Cost of Living
57
Language Requirement
60
#9🇪🇸
Spain
Score: 74/100Visa Accessibility
67
Cost of Living
61
Language Requirement
100
#10🇳🇱
Netherlands
Score: 73/100Visa Accessibility
44
Cost of Living
32
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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