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8 inexpensive study abroad destinations in the world:

1. Germany:

Germany is becoming more popular as a study abroad destination because of its relatively low tuition fees with quality education. Almost all public universities in Germany do not charge any tuition fees for undergraduate and Ph.D. courses. There is only a small amount of yearly administration fee. However, master’s degree courses might have tuition fees around $23,000 per year along with scholarship options. Being a non-English speaking country, Universities here offer wide ranges of courses in English. Students can benefit from the semester ticket for free public transport and can use student ID cards to get discounts at the theatre, museums, and other cultural programs.

 

Tuition fees:

Free for public universities (except for administration fee $108 to $380/ per semester)

For private Universities: $22,000 to $44,000 per year

 

Cost of Living

• Rent: $600 to $1500 per month (Ranges as per added rooms)
• Food /Groceries: $190 per month
• 1 Meal at a restaurant: $10.84

 

Travel:

• Monthly ticket or Pass - $82 (general price)
• One way journey ( Local transport) – $3.03
• 1 Liter gas – $1.55
• Taxi normal tariff (1 km)- $2.17

 

 

 

2. Norway:

Along with spectacular natural beauty, Norway offers free education except for some specialized programs at all public universities to international students. This is the reason students choose Norway for higher studies, even if the living costs are high compared to other countries on the list, but free tuition cuts a lot of financial baggage and almost pulls the expenses to half. Also, Norway universities have a lot of English-taught programs and most of the residents understand English. The University of Oslo and the University of Bergen are some of the top-ranked universities in Norway. Your student ID card might get you discounts on public transport and cultural institutions.

 

Tuition fees:

Free for public Universities (except for student union fee of $33 to $65/ per semester)

For private Universities: $8,500 to $19,500 per year

 

Cost of Living

• Rent: $750 to $1600 per month (Ranges as per added rooms)
• Food: $250 to $280 per month
• 1 Meal at restaurant: $16.50

 

Travel:

• Monthly ticket or Pass - $71 (general price)
• One way journey ( Local transport) – $3.48
• 1 Liter gas – $1.32
• Taxi normal tariff (1 km)- $2.17

 

 

3. Mexico:

Mexico is one of the most visited nations of Latin America because of its unique culture, beautiful monuments, and quality education system. Mexico City is ranked in the top 100 cities for students every year. Mexican universities are offering more of English-taught courses to draw more international students. Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico (UNAM) and Tecnologico de Monterrey are some of the top universities in Mexico. The cost of living in most of the cities in Mexico is relatively low along with reasonable tuition fees which make it an affordable city for international students.

 

Tuition fees:

• For public Universities: $400 to $900 per year
• For private Universities: $7000 to $17,000 per year

 

Cost of Living

• Rent: $180 to $600 per month (Ranges as per added rooms)
• Food: $180 to $200 per month
• 1 Meal at a restaurant: $4.1

 

Travel:

• Monthly ticket or Pass - $15.6 (general price)
• One way journey ( Local transport) – $0.38
• 1 Liter gas – $0.80
• Taxi normal tariff (1 km)- $0.40

 

 

 

 

4. Argentina:

Argentina is an outdoor adventure with lots of scope for exploration for international students. The tuition cost at most of the public universities is free for both local and international students. However, at private universities, the fees are reasonable at around $5000 for a year. Universidad de Buenos Aires, Instituto Tecnologico de Buenos Aires, and Universidad Austral are some top universities in Argentina. It is a friendly country with a fun-loving culture and also considered the safest in South America. You can enjoy the festive culture, the passionate tango, and also keep up with the studies.

 

Tuition fees:

Free for public Universities

For private Universities: $3000 to $15,000 per year

 

Cost of Living

• Rent: $180 to $460 per month (Ranges as per added rooms)
• Food: $150 to $180 per month
• 1 Meal at a restaurant: $5.8

 

Travel:

• Monthly ticket or Pass - $18 (general price)
• One way journey ( Local transport) – $0.32
• 1 Liter gas – $0.83
• Taxi normal tariff (1 km)- $0.37

 

 

 

5. Poland:

Poland’s capital Warsaw was ranked in the top 20 affordable cities in a recent report by QS. If you know Polish and are studying your course in the same (Polish) language, then you might be eligible for free education in Poland universities. However, there are many English-taught programs that exist and are also upcoming which costs not more than $3500 per year. University of Warsaw and Jagiellonian University are some of the best and oldest universities in Poland. Poland is a vibrant place with a high standard of living but students’ discounts might help you with public transport, polish food, bills, and even rent.

 

Tuition fees:

• For public Universities: $2200 to $6000 per year
• For private Universities: $7000 to $13,000 per year

 

Cost of Living

• Rent: $380 to $900 per month (Ranges as per added rooms)
• Food: $160 per month
• 1 Meal at a restaurant: $5.7

 

Travel:

• Monthly ticket or Pass - $24 (general price)
• One way journey ( Local transport) – $0.81
• 1 Liter gas – $1.20
• Taxi normal tariff (1 km)- $0.57

 

6. France:

France has a different fee structure in different universities depending upon the type of course students choose. According to a recent update, the tuition fees are increased for non-EU and EEA students. However, the number of scholarships granted is also increased for students’ benefits. The overall education costs still remain much lower as compared to other countries that provide quality education. Other than Paris, other provinces have relatively less cost of living with reasonable food expenses. If you struggle with the French language, there are many English-taught programs also available at the postgraduate level in French universities.

 

Tuition fees:

• For public Universities: $3000 to $5000 per year
• For private Universities: $5000 to $22,000 per year

 

Cost of Living

• Rent: $600 to $2000 per month (Ranges as per added rooms)
• Food: $170 per month
• 1 Meal at a restaurant: $14.5

 

Travel:

• Monthly ticket or Pass - $65 (general price)
• One way journey ( Local transport) – $1.84
• 1 Liter gas – $1.62
• Taxi normal tariff (1 km)- $1.88

 

 

 

7. Taiwan:

Taiwan offers around 130 courses that are taught in English at 40-50 universities, which makes it one of the favorite Asian countries among international students. Some famous universities in Taiwan are National Taiwan University, National Tsing Hua University, National Cheng Kung University, and National Taiwan University of Science and Technology. The tuition cost for undergraduates is around $3500 in National Taiwan Universities. Some universities also offer free tuition costs for their students. Being limited to the programs, Taiwan universities still provide great quality of education at many affordable costs. The living and accommodation cost is relatively cheap and offers great value for money.

 

Tuition fees:

• For UG and Graduate programs: $3000 to $5000 per year
• For Liberal arts programs: $4200 per year

 

Cost of Living

• Rent: $300 to $1200 per month (Ranges as per added rooms)
• Food: $190 per month
• 1 Meal at a restaurant: $3.3

 

Travel:

• Monthly ticket or Pass - $45 (general price)
• One way journey ( Local transport) – $0.66
• 1 Liter gas – $1
• Taxi normal tariff (1 km)- $0.66

 

 

8. South Africa:

South Africa has a diverse environment with almost 11 official languages. Cities like Cape Town and Johannesburg are a little expensive than the other cities which remain comparatively underdeveloped. The accommodation and tuition cost in South Africa is low compared to many western countries. The University of Cape Town and the University of the Western Cape are some of the acknowledged universities of South Africa. There are a lot of facilities for students where they can lower their food, travel and rental costs. However, South Africa’s currency is on the strengthening side, and living in posh regions may be pricey.

 

Tuition fees:

• For Undergraduate program: $3500 to $5000 per year
• For Master’s program: $1800 to $5500 per year

 

Cost of Living

• Rent: $300 to $750 per month (Ranges as per added rooms)
• Food: $135 to $150 per month
• 1 Meal at a restaurant: $6.3

 

Travel:

• Monthly ticket or Pass - $32 (general price)
• One way journey ( Local transport) – $1.05
• 1 Liter gas – $0.83
• Taxi normal tariff (1 km)- $0.63

 

Note:

Tuition fees mentioned are median or average figures for bachelor’s and master’s degrees only. For business and doctorate degrees, fees are higher in each country.

Food or grocery expenses mentioned above are average figures for cooking meals at home and include only 1 or 2 outside meals.