The German education system is free for all German students from primary to university level. Up until 2005, there was also free education at universities for international students; however, with a change of legislation, some federal states including Hamburg, Bavaria and Hesse started charging fees. There are still some states that do not charge international students studying for their degree.
The USA provides free child education up until they graduate from high school; it is compulsory to stay in school until age 16. Unlike some European countries, college tuition in the USA isn't free. The rate depends on the type of college (private or state institution) and whether you attend an institution in-state or out of state. Average annual college tuition fees range from $10,000 to $25,000. In contrast, in the South American country of Brazil, there's no tuition or entrance fee for public universities; this is established in the Brazilian Federal Constitution. Competition to get into these universities is fierce and you must take an entrance exam. Argentina also has free tuition in public universities, although a fee is paid for access to study materials.
All countries in the United Kingdom offer primary school and high school level (ages 4 to 16) education for free. Financial help from local governments is given to families with a low income to lower the cost of school meals, uniforms and milk. College, which starts at age 16 but isn't compulsory, is also free. Courses offered range from academic subjects such as law, business studies and English language, to vocational ones such as beauty therapy, electrician and plumbing. University level education is free for United Kingdom citizens in Scotland and Wales; tuition fees are in place for universities in England and Ireland. If a student from Scotland and Wales wants to study in England, the government pays for his education. International students must pay for their undergraduate and post-graduate studies in the UK.
Finland has two education systems after primary school: vocational studies and academic studies. College and university studies have no tuition fees for Finnish citizens and EU/EEA citizens. A tuition fee was introduced in 2010 for those outside of the EU who want to study in Finland. Some courses that non-EU/EEA citizens are enrolled in have scholarships that could reduce the cost of the education. Denmark still operates a no tuition fee policy for EU/EEA students, while non-EU/EEA have to pay, but may also be entitled to scholarships.