Montenegro 2016/17 - student fees and grants

National student fee

There are two basic types of financial status for students: state subsidised and self-financed. The government annually decides about the number of students whose tuition fees it will pay (in specific study fields and the capacities of institutions). To receive state-financing students need to meet certain performance criteria. State- financed students who fail to meet the criteria may continue their studies as self-financing students.

Self-financing students in the first cycle at the University of Montenegro (the only public university) pay between EUR 500 and EUR 1 000 per year, depending on the study profile. The most common fee level is EUR 500. Self- financing students who pass all exams may become budget-funded students if there are places available on their study programme. Those students are chosen on the basis of the ECTS gained and academic performance during their studies.

Fees at the second cycle are between EUR 1 500-2 000 per year.

There is no short cycle programme at higher education institutions in Montenegro.

International students are charged the same fees as Montenegrin students.

Student grants

There is no need-based grant.

Merit-based grants are awarded to the best-performing first-time students in the second and the succeeding academic years of study, including students showing particular scientific or artistic inclinations and winning awards at international and national competitions. Grants are awarded on the basis of the contest announced by the Ministry at least one month before the beginning of an academic year. Grants are not awarded to student loan beneficiaries.

The maximum grant is EUR 86/month paid in ten monthly instalments.

The Ministry of Education also awards co-financing scholarships of up to EUR 500 for 2nd cycle and doctoral students who study in Montenegro or abroad.

Loans

State guaranteed loans are available on the basis of performance to first-time students. The average loan is EUR 45/month for ten monthly instalments. Repayment must start one year and the latest 18 months after completion of studies. Best performers may be exempted from repayment or receive discounts.

Tax benefit for student's parents

There are no family allowances of student's parents or tax benefits to parents.

Family allowances

There are no family allowances of student's parents or tax benefits to parents.