The trend of studying abroad started more than a century ago and today, it is increasing year by year. The internet has made it easier to enroll in any country in the world and book accommodation, which is one of the reasons behind this increase. Besides, more and more new disciplines are coming into the picture for which sticking to one nation for studies may not be sufficient.
But, at the time of choosing a country for higher education, a major thing that is necessary to think about for some students is the cost of living in different countries especially when you want to study and live at a low cost.
Here, we will mention the top ten cheapest countries to study abroad in the year 2024.
1. Germany
Today, Germany is considered the number one destination for studying abroad. Still, Germany is one of the cheapest countries to study abroad. In public universities in Germany, you can get free or low-cost education. The cost of living in Germany is €700 to €1,100 per month.
2. Norway
Another country where you can live at cheap rates and study free of cost in public universities is Norway. Only a small amount of semester fees between $35 and $71 are required to be paid here. The living costs of students in Norway are $17200 annually.
3. Mexico
Mexico is home to the ancient Mayan culture and its 35 sites have been declared as UNESCO World Heritage Site. This country is not only culturally rich but it is also popular for hosting international students at low costs. Public universities here charge tuition fees between $378 and $818 per year for undergraduate courses whereas in private universities, you are required to pay between $1636 and $16353 per year on average. The average living cost in Mexico is $400 to $500 per month.
4. Taiwan
Nowadays, Taiwan is growing as a study destination in Asia as many efforts have been made by its government to provide education in English. Different courses in Taiwan have different tuition fees, which may be $1650 to $4700 per semester. Your living cost in Taiwan maybe $3700 per semester.
5. Poland
Poland is also one of the cheapest countries in the world and public universities charge between $2230 and $4180 per year from international students whereas the fees of private universities can be $6600. The living cost in Poland can be $650 per month.
6. Spain
Spain is one of the most popular as well as cheapest countries to study abroad. While studying, here you can observe magnificent cities. The cost of accommodation here varies from city to city. The cost of student accommodation Granada starts from €499 per month. You can get high-priced accommodations in Granada above €650 per month. The private rental apartment accommodation can be cheaper and its price starts from €320 per month.
On the other hand, the price of accommodation for students in Lyon starts from €370 per month, which is a private rental apartment.
The cost of living students need to spend on an average in Spain is between €800 and €1,200. The tuition fees in a public university here cost €680-1,300 each year.
7. Malaysia
The general tuition fee in Malaysian universities is $3950 per year (average). The cost of living you need to pay here may be $3440 to $4600.
8. Denmark
In Denmark, students can expect to spend on an average between €800 and €1,400 per month. Tuition fees vary depending upon the program you choose and it can be up to €10,000 for non-EU students.
9. France
France is one of the top cities for students to study abroad today. However, the cost of accommodation for students in Paris, the capital city of France and one of the top global cities, can be high but overall, France is one of the countries where students can stay and study at low costs. Tuition fees can be between €2,770 and €3,770 per year and the cost of living can be €700-€1,200 per month.
10. Belgium
The tuition fees in Belgium can be between €906 and €4,175 per year. The cost of living in Belgium can be between €800 and €1,200 per month.
