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India Today
5 days ago
- Business
- India Today
Top 5 affordable European countries for Indian Students: Complete 2025 guide
Dreaming of studying abroad without breaking the bank? Europe might be your answer. While the U.S. and U.K. come with sky-high tuition costs, several European countries are now emerging as budget-friendly study destinations for Indian students. From globally ranked universities and post-study work rights to merit-based scholarships and low living costs, Europe offers an unbeatable guide discusses five affordable countries where Indian students can receive a quality education, gain international experience, and graduate without debt. All insights come from Karunn Kandoi, Founder and CEO of Rs 1.08 lakh degree that's worth more than a Rs 1.6 crore American oneWhat if you could graduate debt-free from a top-ranked European university, work legally during your studies, and earn over Rs 40 lakhs annually after graduation? While U.S. degrees cost more than Rs 1.6 crore and U.K. education demands Rs 35+ lakhs a year, European countries offer world-class education for as little as Rs 1.08 lakhs per and Poland attract over 15,000 Indian students each with zero tuition fees, but competition has intensified. Here are five emerging alternatives with easier admissions, lower costs, and equally promising prospects:Austria: Alpine excellence at unbeatable pricesCosts: Rs 67,500–Rs 1.4 lakhs per semester tuition, Rs 72,000–Rs 1.08 lakhs monthly living expensesWhy Choose Austria: Over 5,000 Indian students study at globally top-200-ranked universities such as the University of Vienna and Vienna University of Technology in fields like engineering, business, music, and applied Show funds of Rs 5.9 lakhs annually (under 24) or Rs 10.8 lakhs (over 24)Benefits: Work 20 hours/week, six-month post-graduation permit, Ernst Mach Grant (Rs 1.03 lakhs/month), merit scholarships Rs 45,000–Rs 1.8 lakhs per semesterSpain: Mediterranean route to successCosts: Public universities Rs 1.35–Rs 5.4 lakhs annually, private Rs 4.5–Rs 18 lakhs, living Rs 63,000–Rs 1.08 lakhs/monthWhy Choose Spain: Home to world-class business schools like IE and ESADE. Graduates earn an average of Rs 24 lakhs annually with opportunities in Latin America and Spain's booming tech Student Visa with Rs 54,000/month capacity (Rs 6.5 lakhs/year)Benefits: Work 20 hours/week, 12-month post-study visa, minimum wage of Rs 97,000/month, scholarships covering tuition/living/travel, merit-based aid of Rs 90,000–Rs 2.7 lakhs/yearCzech Republic: Mediaeval charm meets modern innovationCosts: Rs 91,800–Rs 21.9 lakhs annually (program-dependent), living Rs 45,000–Rs 67,500/monthWhy Choose Czech: Excellent programs in medicine, engineering, and computer science at globally ranked universities like Charles University and the Czech Technical Long-term visa for courses over 90 days (60–90 day processing)Benefits: Work 20 hours/week, 9-month post-study visa, tuition scholarships for Indians, Charles University scholarships up to Rs 4.5 lakhs/year, Erasmus+ stipend of Rs 63,000/monthHungary: Medicine and Engineering Costs: Rs 1.08–Rs 4.5 lakhs for most degrees, Rs 10.8–Rs 14.4 lakhs for medicine/dentistry, living Rs 45,000–Rs 63,000/monthWhy Choose Hungary: Over 2,000 Indian students choose Hungary for its internationally recognised medical degrees and 600+ English-taught National Visa (Type D), 15–30 day processingBenefits: Work 24 hours/week, 9-month job-seeking visa, minimum wage of Rs 58,500/month, Stipendium Hungaricum covers full tuition, Rs 9,900–Rs 40,500/month stipend, medical cover, and housingPortugal: Europe's sunny gatewayCosts: Rs 2.7–Rs 7.2 lakhs annually at public universities, saving Rs 54,000–Rs 81,000/monthWhy Choose Portugal: Known for its great weather and growing economy, Portugal offers access to European and Brazilian markets and quality education at institutions like the University of Lisbon and NOVA University Temporary Stay Visa for studies over 90 days (30–60 day processing), show Rs 68,400/month capacity (Rs 8.2 lakhs/year)Benefits: Work 20 hours/week, up to a 12-month post-study visa, minimum wage of Rs 68,400/month, Erasmus Mundus covers tuition plus Rs 90,000–Rs 1.08 lakhs/month stipend, merit aid Rs 45,000–Rs 1.8 lakhs/yearCritical application deadlinesStaying on top of application deadlines is vital:Germany: July 15 for October intake; January 15 for April intakeSpain: June 30 for September intake (some offer rolling admissions)Czech Republic: April 30 for September; November 30 for FebruaryHungary: June 30 for September; November 30 for FebruaryPortugal: June 30 for September; December 31 for FebruaryYour European revolution starts nowWhile you're still researching and "planning to apply someday," thousands of Indian students are already living their European dream, studying at world-class institutions for the cost of a semester at an Indian private is simple. The choice is yoursOption 1: Spend Rs 30 lakhs on a U.S. degree, take on massive debt, and spend the next 10 years paying it offOption 2: Invest Rs 5–8 lakhs for a European degree, graduate debt-free, and start earning over Rs 40 lakhs/yearOver 100,000 Indian students have already figured it out. The real question is no longer if you can afford to study in Europe— can you afford not to? advertisement
Yahoo
25-03-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
Scientists Intrigued by "Star Grinder" Pulverizing Entire Star Systems in Our Galaxy
Astronomers suggest there's a giant "star grinder" lurking at the center of the Milky Way, churning up potentially tens of thousands of star systems that are unfortunate enough to get too close. As detailed in a new paper to be published in the journal Astronomy & Astrophysics and first spotted by Universe Today, astronomers in the Czech Republic and Germany suggest that B-type stars, which are only a few times the mass of the Sun, as well as much heavier O-type stars, are being blended up with tens of thousands of smaller black holes near Sagittarius A*, the supermassive black hole at the center of our galaxy. According to the theory, only the smaller and older B-type stars can survive this ordeal, with the much more massive O-type stars succumbing to their early demise less than five million years into their lifespan — and turning into more small black holes in the maelstrom instead. The research could force us to reconsider what we know about the violent events happening at the center of our galaxy — a brutal cycle of life and death, right at the core of the Milky Way. The research could also explain an observation that has puzzled astronomers for years. Within less than a tenth of a light-year from Sagittarius*, O-type stars are nowhere to be found. B-type stars, however, are the predominant type so close to the giant black hole, many of which have been observed to be ejected from the center at extremely fast speeds. "The smaller B-stars can survive much longer, in fact for some 50 million years," said lead author and Charles University, Czechia, astronomy PhD Jaroslav Haas in a statement. "This explains why the heavy O-type stars are missing at distances smaller than about one-tenth of a light year from SgrA*, with only B-stars surviving there." "These results give us an entirely new understanding of the immediate surroundings of the central super-massive black hole," explained coauthor and Charles University astrophysicist Pavel Kroupa. Haas and his colleagues found that the density of black holes actually increases as you move away from the galactic center, before dropping again at a certain distance. Such a density profile is a "result of the complicated dynamical processes near the central super-massive black hole and our results will allow us to perform new computer simulations to better understand these," explained coauthor and head of the Charles University Astronomical Institute Ladislav Šubr. The researchers are now excited to better understand the "violent pack of thousands of black holes at the center of our Galaxy that is continuously destroying the stars down there," according to coauthor and Charles University astronomer Myank Singhal. More on Sagittarius A*: Scientists Capture Amazing Image of Black Hole at Center of Our Galaxy
Yahoo
14-03-2025
- Yahoo
Peaceful Czechs grapple with youth violence
When a 13-year-old boy pointed a gun at his teacher in a Czech school in January, she kept cool and slowly cornered him to let his classmates escape. Police said she did everything right, using recent security training put in place as alarm has grown about bullying, attacks and even murders committed by schoolchildren. "Violence and youth mental problems are growing dramatically at Czech schools," the education ministry said in a document sent to schools earlier this year to help them cope with potential dangers. While experts warn that little data on youth violence across Europe exists, it has started to make headlines regularly in the central European country that ranks 12th safest on the Global Peace Index. The index takes into account conflicts and militarisation but also levels of perceived criminality and number of homicides. Even "within Europe, we are a peaceful country", sociologist Martin Buchtik told AFP. He cited "indifference to religion", ethnic homogeneity, a "functioning social system" and a general distaste for "radical solutions" as factors that generally keep Czechs cool. - Frightening attacks - Since a student killed 14 people and wounded 25 at Prague's Charles University in December 2023 in a shooting that shocked the nation, Czech schools have stepped up prevention programmes and cooperation with the police. But cases keep coming up. Last month, a 16-year-old boy stabbed two shop assistants to death with a knife he picked up on a shelf in an apparently random attack. Also in February, police charged a 15-year-old boy who threatened to open fire at an elementary school in a northern city. And within five days in January, police detained 10 minors suspected of attempting or plotting attacks at schools across the country of 10.9 million people. Minors committed 1,080 violent crimes including 10 murders in 2024, police statistics show, a sharp growth from 701 violent crimes and seven murders in 2022. The number of juvenile delinquents in the EU country has grown by 26 percent from 2019 to 2024. Likewise in neighbouring Austria as well as in Slovenia, which also rank high on the global peace index, youth crime statistics show a rise. This is in part due to increased awareness which has led to a rise in reporting, as well as more types of offences being recorded, authorities say. - Quarter 'feel no joy' - Jan Zufnicek, a psychologist at the Prague-based Primary Prevention Centre, said in a podcast recently that "more than half of Czech children do not have an adult at school that they would confide in." He said mental disorders among children were on the rise, fuelled by the Covid-19 pandemic and lockdowns. A poll of over 10,000 children conducted by the Anreva Solution agency in Prague last year showed many children are battling depression, anxiety and a low sense of well-being. More than a quarter of pupils polled felt no joy in life. Forensic psychologist Ludmila Cirtkova blames "an accumulation of several unfavourable factors", saying young delinquents suffered from a lack of functioning relationships. Cirtkova added the consumption of violence on the internet played a role too, a view echoed by the education ministry which blames "a massive spread" of digital technologies and social media. Cirtkova sees a way out in "good relationships between educators and children". "But it takes time and energy to show interest in the joys and worries of children," she added. "If every part of the child socialisation system fulfils its role, I suppose the tragic cases of violent attacks will be absolutely rare." Legal philosopher Theo Gavrielides, who works on youth violence prevention, also said young people should not be demonised. "Young people and teenagers are in the state of development, hence there are a lot more things that can be done to prevent violence," he added. frj/jza/fg
Yahoo
14-03-2025
- Yahoo
Peaceful Czechs grapple with youth violence
When a 13-year-old boy pointed a gun at his teacher in a Czech school in January, she kept cool and slowly cornered him to let his classmates escape. Police said she did everything right, using recent security training put in place as alarm has grown about bullying, attacks and even murders committed by schoolchildren. "Violence and youth mental problems are growing dramatically at Czech schools," the education ministry said in a document sent to schools earlier this year to help them cope with potential dangers. While experts warn that little data on youth violence across Europe exists, it has started to make headlines regularly in the central European country that ranks 12th safest on the Global Peace Index. The index takes into account conflicts and militarisation but also levels of perceived criminality and number of homicides. Even "within Europe, we are a peaceful country", sociologist Martin Buchtik told AFP. He cited "indifference to religion", ethnic homogeneity, a "functioning social system" and a general distaste for "radical solutions" as factors that generally keep Czechs cool. - Frightening attacks - Since a student killed 14 people and wounded 25 at Prague's Charles University in December 2023 in a shooting that shocked the nation, Czech schools have stepped up prevention programmes and cooperation with the police. But cases keep coming up. Last month, a 16-year-old boy stabbed two shop assistants to death with a knife he picked up on a shelf in an apparently random attack. Also in February, police charged a 15-year-old boy who threatened to open fire at an elementary school in a northern city. And within five days in January, police detained 10 minors suspected of attempting or plotting attacks at schools across the country of 10.9 million people. Minors committed 1,080 violent crimes including 10 murders in 2024, police statistics show, a sharp growth from 701 violent crimes and seven murders in 2022. The number of juvenile delinquents in the EU country has grown by 26 percent from 2019 to 2024. Likewise in neighbouring Austria as well as in Slovenia, which also rank high on the global peace index, youth crime statistics show a rise. This is in part due to increased awareness which has led to a rise in reporting, as well as more types of offences being recorded, authorities say. - Quarter 'feel no joy' - Jan Zufnicek, a psychologist at the Prague-based Primary Prevention Centre, said in a podcast recently that "more than half of Czech children do not have an adult at school that they would confide in." He said mental disorders among children were on the rise, fuelled by the Covid-19 pandemic and lockdowns. A poll of over 10,000 children conducted by the Anreva Solution agency in Prague last year showed many children are battling depression, anxiety and a low sense of well-being. More than a quarter of pupils polled felt no joy in life. Forensic psychologist Ludmila Cirtkova blames "an accumulation of several unfavourable factors", saying young delinquents suffered from a lack of functioning relationships. Cirtkova added the consumption of violence on the internet played a role too, a view echoed by the education ministry which blames "a massive spread" of digital technologies and social media. Cirtkova sees a way out in "good relationships between educators and children". "But it takes time and energy to show interest in the joys and worries of children," she added. "If every part of the child socialisation system fulfils its role, I suppose the tragic cases of violent attacks will be absolutely rare." Legal philosopher Theo Gavrielides, who works on youth violence prevention, also said young people should not be demonised. "Young people and teenagers are in the state of development, hence there are a lot more things that can be done to prevent violence," he added. frj/jza/fg
