EU-Schengen Countries Student Visa & Immigration Essentials (2025)

EU-Schengen Countries Student Visa & Immigration Essentials (2025)

Excluding Nordic & Baltic Countries

Overview of EU-Schengen Study Destinations (2025)

The EU-Schengen zone offers world-class education, affordable tuition, and post-study work opportunities. Below is a comparative summary of key countries for international students.

Quick Comparison Table (2025 Data)

# Country Tuition Fees (Non-EU) Work Hours/Week Post-Study Visa Min. Funds Req. (Monthly) Health Insurance
1 Austria €726–€1,450/semester 20 hrs 12 months €950 €120
2 Belgium €835–€4,175/year 20 hrs 12 months €800 €100–€150
3 Czech Republic €0–€6,000/year 20 hrs 9 months €467 €60
4 France €2,770–€3,770/year 20 hrs 2 years (Master's) €615 €75
5 Germany €0–€3,000/year 120 full days/year 18 months €934 €110
6 Greece €1,500–€6,000/year 20 hrs 12 months €500 €30
7 Hungary €2,000–€8,000/year 24 hrs 9 months €500 €60
8 Italy €1,000–€4,000/year 20 hrs 12 months €467 €50
9 Luxembourg €400–€800/semester 15 hrs 12 months €1,000 €80
10 Netherlands €6,000–€15,000/year 16 hrs 1 year (Orientation Year) €900 €100
11 Poland €2,000–€5,000/year 20 hrs 9 months €400 €30
12 Portugal €1,500–€7,000/year 20 hrs 12 months €600 €40
13 Slovakia €0–€5,000/year 20 hrs 6 months €350 €20
14 Slovenia €2,000–€10,000/year 20 hrs 12 months €450 €30
15 Spain €1,500–€6,000/year 20 hrs 1 year €600 €50

Detailed Visa Requirements & Official Links

Austria

  • Visa Type: D-Visa (Long Stay)
  • Processing Time: 4–8 weeks
  • Financial Proof: €11,400/year
  • Health Insurance: €120/month
  • Immigration: bmeia.gv.at
  • Universities: studyinaustria.at

Belgium

  • < class="fas fa-passport"> Visa Type: Type D (Student)
  • Processing Time: 4–8 weeks
  • Financial Proof: €9,600/year
  • Immigration: dofi.ibz.be
  • Scholarships: studyinflanders.be

Czech Republic

  • Visa Type: Long-Term Student Visa
  • Financial Proof: €5,600/year
  • Immigration: mvcr.cz
  • Education: studyinc极地z.cz

France

  • Visa Type: VLS-TS (Student)
  • Post-Study Visa: 2 years (Master's)
  • Visas: france-visas.gouv.fr
  • Scholarships: campusfrance.org

Germany

  • Visa Type: National Visa (D-Type)
  • Blocked Account: €11,208/year
  • Immigration: auswaertiges-amt.de
  • DAAD: daad.de

Greece

  • Visa Type: National Student Visa
  • Financial Proof: €6,000/year
  • Immigration: migration.gov.gr
  • Education: studyingreece.edu.gr

Post-Study Work & PR Pathways

Country Job Seeker Visa Duration PR Eligibility (Years) Notes
Germany 18 months 2 years work + 4 years total Fast-track for STEM grads
France 2 years (Master's) 5 years total "Talent Passport" for high earners
Netherlands 1 year (Orientation Year) 5 years continuous stay 30% tax ruling for expats
Spain 1 year 5 years (2 years work) Self-employment allowed

Scholarship & Financial Aid Options (2025)

Government Scholarships

  • France: Eiffel Excellence Scholarship (€1,181/month)
  • Germany: DAAD Scholarships (Full tuition + €850/month)

University-Specific Scholarships

  • Italy: Politecnico di Milano Merit Awards (€10,000/year)
  • Spain: UIC Barcelona Talent Scholarships (50% fee waiver)

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