Discussion

Germany, Norway, and Finland lead in free education. Public universities charge minimal or no tuition. Consider Iceland, Austria, and Poland. Research language requirements and living costs carefully.

Beyond tuition, students pay for: housing/meal plans, student activity fees, technology fees, health insurance, laboratory fees, textbooks, registration fees, and campus maintenance fees. International students may have additional fees.

TU Delft (Netherlands), RWTH Aachen (Germany), University of Toronto (Canada), and RMIT (Australia) offer quality aerospace programs. Many provide scholarships based on academic merit or research potential.

Some liberal arts colleges like St. John's College follow fixed curricula without traditional majors. Brown University offers open curriculum. Quest University Canada emphasizes interdisciplinary learning without declared majors.

This perception stems from historical prestige, global rankings, career opportunities, and higher salaries. However, Germany and Japan offer excellent education, research facilities, and growing tech sectors.

Estonia, Poland, and Portugal offer emerging tech programs at lower costs. Estonia's e-residency program, Poland's growing tech hubs, and Portugal's startup scene provide unique opportunities in AI/quantum computing.

Graduate Route visa allows 2-year post-study work. New points-based immigration system implemented. Student visa processes streamlined. Higher maintenance fund requirements. EU students now need visas like other internationals.

University of Melbourne, UNSW, ANU, and University of Sydney offer strong AI programs. Consider factors like research facilities, industry connections, and location. Melbourne and Sydney have thriving tech ecosystems.

Expect $25,000-$50,000 annually for tuition, plus $12,000-$20,000 for living expenses. Public universities are generally cheaper. Additional costs include health insurance, books, and travel.

Similar numbers apply to both, but Oxford typically receives slightly more US applications. Both universities accept roughly 100-200 US undergraduates annually. Admission rates are competitive, around 8-10%.