Cheapest Countries to Study Abroad

[Updated December 2019]

Do you have an undying desire to avoid the incessant ASUU strike and experience a stable academic calendar? Would you prefer to know the exact date of graduation right from the matriculation day? Studying abroad is the dream of many Nigerian students! Then you should definitely check out the cheapest countries to study abroad.

Besides a regular academic calendar, Nigerians have a strong passion to further their studies abroad because of the advanced knowledge and expertise in top western universities especially in such fields of study like science, medicine and technology-related courses. These universities offer knowledge and skills which are applicable and adaptable to situations requiring international interactions.

However, one thing that stands between Nigerians and this goal is the cost of studying abroad. But don’t worry, here are the top 10 cheapest countries to study abroad in Europe.

1. Germany

University in Berlin

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International students can enjoy access to tuition-free universities in most parts of Germany. The few German regions that charge tuition fees like Munich have average tuition fees as low as EUR260 (₦105,523). An additional mandatory fee of EUR32-64 (₦12,847-25,694) is required per semester for the student union. Most German cities are more affordable to live in than other European cities like Paris and London.

Top German universities for international students include Technical University Berlin; the Free University of Berlin; Humboldt University of Berlin; the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich and the Technical University, Munich.

Average tuition fees are EUR 200-700 (₦80,200-280,706) per academic year.

2. Belgium

University in Brussels Cheapest Countries to Study Abroad

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The capital of Belgium, Brussels, and indeed the entire nation can be considered the cheapest country to study. The cost of living is relatively low and the quality of living is high.

Top Belgium universities for international students include The Catholic University in Leuven, Belgium, Vrije Universiteit Brussel and Université Libre de Bruxelles.

Average tuition fees are EUR1,500 -5,000 (₦601,513-2,005,042) per academic year.

3. Hungary

University in Hungary cheapest countries to study aborad

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Hungary offers some of the cheapest universities in the world. The accommodation charges are equally affordable. Hungarian universities also have various scholarship packages for international students. The overall cost of living in Hungarian cities is inexpensive compared to other European cities, making the destination one of the cheapest countries to study abroad. Therefore, Hungary is an affordable study destination for Nigerian students who want to travel abroad for education.

Top universities for international students include the University of Debrecen, University of Szeged, Corvinus University of Budapest, and Eötvös Loránd University.

Average tuition fees are EUR1,000 (₦401,008) per academic year.

4. Italy

University of Florence cheapest countries to study abroad

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Italy offers many of the cheapest universities in the world. They also have diverse accommodation options at economical rates. Italy is noted for offering the best education in such study areas as fashion, history, liberal arts and arts at low cost. It is indeed the best place to study the arts.

Top universities for international students include the University of Bologna, University of Rome La Sapienza, Polytechnic University of Milan, University of Rome Tor Vergata.

Average tuition fees are EUR1,500 (₦601,513) per academic year.

5. France

Study abroad in France

France has a low tuition rate for both local and international students. Paris, the French capital, ranks as one of the leading QS Best Student Cities in 2019 (QS World University Rankings, an annual publication of university rankings by Quacquarelli Symonds). Other cities in France have the additional advantage of having a lower cost of living than Paris. French universities offer diverse accommodation packages for international students at affordable rates, making the destination one of the cheapest countries to study abroad.

Top universities for international students include University in Lyon, France, Ecole Normale Supérieure de Lyon and Université Jean Moulin Lyon

Average tuition fees are EUR170-650 (₦68,171-260,655) per academic year.

6. Luxembourg

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One of the cheapest countries to study in Europe is Luxembourg. With its modern, multilingual and multicultural society, it will be one of the most charming places you’ll ever visit! It’s also among the safest destinations in Europe, making it perfect for an international student.

Top universities for international students in Luxembourg include the University of Luxembourg and European Business University.

Average tuition fees are EUR400-800 (₦160,672-321,344)) per year, for business-related studies, it is EUR4,000-5,000 (₦1,606,720-2,008,400) per year.

7. Austria

University in Austria cheapest countries to study abrod

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Public universities in Austria have an average tuition fee of about 727 Euros and an additional 20 Euros for insurance and Austrian student union membership per semester.

Cost of living in Austria for students compares favourably with other Europeans countries.

Top universities for international students in Austria include University of Vienna, Leopold-Franzens-Universität Innsbruck, University of Graz, etc.

Average tuition fees are EUR1,452 (₦582,954) per academic year.

8. Norway

University of Oslo cheapest countries to study abroad

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The state universities and university colleges in Norway offer tuition-free education for international students. The students just pay a token EUR32-64 (₦12,847-25,694) per semester for student union membership.

This free education for international students extends from an undergraduate program to masters degree studies and PhD programs. Private universities have tuition fees, however, they are also affordable but the cost of living in Norway is higher than in other European countries. The cities with the lowest living costs are Volda, Sogndal, Porsgrunn and Narvik.

Top universities for international students in Norway include the University of Oslo, University of Bergen, Norwegian University of Science and Technology and University of Tromsø

9. Sweden

University of Sweden cheapest countries to study abroad

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International students from non-EU/EEA/Nordic country or Switzerland pay tuition fees. However, many universities offer partial and full scholarships packaged as tuition waivers for international students. If you are enrolled in a school that is a partner university to universities in Sweden, you can take part in their study abroad exchange programs. PhD programs are free however, for international students. The cost of living in Sweden is relatively high.

Top Swedish universities for international students are Lund University, Uppsala University, Karolinska Institute, Royal Institute of Technology and the Stockholm School of Economics.

Average tuition fees are EUR7,600 (₦3,051,768) per academic year.

10. Ukraine

University in Ukraine cheapest places to study abroad

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Ukraine is one of the cheapest countries to study abroad in Europe, with its universities offering one of the cheapest engineering and medical education compared to other European countries. The admission requirements are simple as TOEFL and ILETS are not required, all payments are made on arrival.

The cost of living in Ukraine is low yet the standard of living compares favourably with other European countries. There are also job opportunities during the summer holidays. Deserving students are assured of receiving a  student visa.

Top universities for international students in Ukraine: Kharkiv National Medical University, Dnipropetrovsk State Medical Academy, Ukrainian Medical Stomatological Academy, Crimea State Medical University, Odessa State Medical University.

Average tuition fees are EUR4,514 (₦1,813,573) per academic year.


So, now you know about the top cheapest countries to study abroad! Where do you plan to study first?

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231 thoughts on “Cheapest Countries to Study Abroad

  1. I am a bsc holder and wish to have my masters abroad! How can u be of help. I wanted to. Process Finland with a friend but he said their school fees is pretty high for now due to so many Nigerians applying for it! He advised me to process the united state but the visa process and airfare is pretty much too expensive for me! Pls do u know of any good affordable country I can process and I would also like to work with my bsc over there too

    • I think its free for public universities, but when I asked the Finnish University they said I would have to take an entrance exam, I mean come to Finland and take an entrance exam, though this was for bachelors. Maybe same for Masters as well.

      Austria also the same case, but its test was online.

    • Canada is one the best and cheapest

  2. I like to do my masters in Norway or. Germany. How do I go about. Thank you

  3. I wish to get my Bachelors degree in Austria , how do i go about this , i need school where i can apply .Thanks

  4. Am a young graduate currently doing my nysc programme.am intrested in doing my masters abroad.please how will i go about it.seeing the information above,i will like to study in austria.do they have anything like full scholarships for international students?please help me with how to go about it.

  5. nice blog..thank you for sharing this information with us..

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  7. want admission for quantity surveying course

  8. am currently taking my master program in china and it would last till 2016. beside Finland, you can suggest other options. Thank you.

  9. am Samuel muwonge i would like to do master degree in Denmark what can i do?

    • i know,your struggling for your masters,but your working in a university aren’t,if yes why don’t,you enroll in the university that your working?

  10. I preferred austria (vienna), 4 my masters, I need a direct link for one of the affordable institute.

  11. how to get in a medical school at germany where to start from

  12. I am currently studying in 12th grade. I wanted to know cost for studying MBBS (Medicine) as a resident student.

  13. Visit the embassy of the country you want to apply for,

  14. good day sir,
    i want to study at norway university i need the procedure to go about it

    thank you

  15. pls i hav a 3rd class, and im looking for a university that offer pre masters program and that is also cheap and affordable

  16. i want to study in denmark at phd but how i can?

  17. I Miss Bankole Mariam Turayo, wish to apply for admission in your school. please i want to study any course under science laboratory technology,am a Nigeria and I leave in Nigeria,for the first time student how much percentage of money can i pay front first,before resuming,please advice

    • Turayo which country and university are you looking at

  18. i like to study in abord. i need to know cost of living & study in australia and uk

  19. hi, I Wii like to know the schools that offers masters program in medical imaging

    • I hold a Masters Degree. And I would like to continue my Ph.D studies. Can you give me some help?

  20. I am a graduate and ICAN student at same time but seriously willing to have my MBA either in Canada or Sweden. Therefore, I will certainly appreciate your professional advice/assistance in getting what I want and where I desire it. Your prompt response shall be gratefully appreciated. Thanks for your cooperation.

  21. I hold a Masters Degree. And I would like to continue my Ph.D studies. Can you give me some help?

  22. I’m thankful, i just need to know about the cheapest medical uni to start from in ukraine, i mean from the scratch.

  23. Wish to study in Australia but don’t know how to go about it and their fee

  24. Why is everyone screamin i wanna go abroad,i am this or i have that?..,The op didn’t say he or she is travel agent or educational assistant..why not make use of google? Now i see why alot of ppl get scammed…why are u askin d op to tell u which school offers this and that…why not simply make use of google?

    • I lyk d way u handle dos bunch of fools….. They’ve 4gotten hre is Just a blogspot nd nt som kinda travellin agent. I would appreciate your ad on whatsapp or a cal from u. +2348133024913. Ama southafrican bt stucked in Nigeria. Pls revert ASAP, tanx

  25. I wish to study fashion design and interior design,where is the best possible place,school and at an affordable place to study,thanks.

  26. Please I want to study petroleum and gas engineering abroad nd i really need help bt I don’t know the
    particular and very cheap one to go as a Nigerian student

  27. Pls preferably Uni in Finland or Norway, etc……

  28. i have a sister that is interested in one of these countries listed above. please how can you help her oooooooooooooo

  29. pls i need ur help in one of d
    is country

  30. i have done a btech program here in Nigeria but also considering a bsc program in engineering abroad i need a frre university where i can school and work and where the cost of living per month will be really below $1000

  31. Please i prefer Norway and Ukraine. And i want to know how to apply, so, as to travel as fast as possible. Thank you

  32. Please leave your comment…please I’m a Nigerian I already had my NIGERIA CERTIFICATE IN EDUCATION(NCE) I wisht to study any course related to electrical electronics in any of the nice universities in Finland. how do I go about it please!…

  33. I will like to do my pgd in an affordable university in Ukraine

  34. i need a link to an affordable universties please…

  35. what are the requirement for Ukraine visa how cost

  36. Hell please i like to do my degree program in Switzerland or Belgium , im a nigeria citizen please how do it go about it ?

  37. Please leave your comment…i will want to study at canada to have my first degree

  38. Please l want to study accounting in italy but I want to know much it costs

  39. Dear Sirs,

    I am an Indian student studying in United Arab Emirates Indian curriculum CBSE XII, result will be expected end of this month my expectation 95% and I would like to study MBBS (bachelor of Medicine bachelor of Surgery) in Austria can u recommend me the best Medical school and how much it cost for me the entire study. Is there any financial assistant I can get, if there any entrance test required should I will able take it in the respected Embassy where I am living.
    I would appreciate your replay.

    Thank you,

  40. pls i need to more on how to study in Norway and Ukraine pls looking forward to ur reply

  41. I would like to study Civil Engineering (under graduat programme in one of these Countries Norway Finland and Denmark

  42. am a graduate of electrical/electronic engineering from Federal Poly, Bauchi but teaching physics in a government owned secondary school in Kogi state,however owing for my penchant ambitious to get quality and practicable education,i therefore seek your advice on my wish to either do my post graduate in Physics electronics or ICT or going for under graduate program in electrical/electronic engineering.all i want is to fulfil my ambition of becoming an authority in my chosing career which have eluded uptil now.

  43. Dear Sirs,
    I am from India, currently residing with my parents in United Arab Emirates, I am following Indian curriculum CBSE (12th Grade), I secured overall 92% and (chemistry, physics and biology (91.67%).
    I am a bright student with many achievements. I would like to enroll for Medicine in your country. I will be glad to know about the tuition and other expenses for my entire study of MBBS. (from 2015 onwards)
    I would highly appreciate if you could guide me on how I should proceed with my ambition.
    Thank you,
    Mohamed Naseer

  44. Thank you for posting such a use information in your blog. I have heard of European continents universities providing medical courses at cheap course fee in top university.Thanks once again.

  45. I want to school in Ukraine. What transactions or processes am I to take?

  46. Thanks for the clues above. i graduated in 2012 and since then i have been teaching in Thailand. i want to bounce back into studies. plz i need a country where i can study and work. which of the above mentioned best suit my desire?

  47. i finished my +12 and i need to find a medical college and my pass percentage is 92.8 can i get an admission in any college as an international student easily or should i write a exam to prove myself

  48. plz email me the link on how to apply for ukraine

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