10 countries where university education is free or affordable in 2026

The rising cost of higher education has made university access a major challenge for millions of students around the world.

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While tuition fees in many countries continue to increase, some nations have developed systems that allow citizens, and in some cases international students, to attend public universities at little or no cost.