Many studes wish to go abroad for higher education. The opportunity and infrastructure for education in foreign couries is very developed. But the exorbita tuition fees along with the cost of living become a problem for people from an average family. Some couries such as Norway and Germany offer affordable education opportunities to iernational studes.
1. Norway
In general, the couries located in northern Europe have affordable educational opportunities, and among them, Norway is very popular among foreign studes. Studying in Norway will be free for European and non-European studes in public universities, with the exception of a few specialized programs.
The Scandinavian couries of Europe are known for their high quality of life and stunning natural beauty, and Norway is no exception. Another reason for studying in this coury is the availability of English education programs at all levels of education and the fact that most of its people are flue in English.
However, like other Nordic couries, Norway is considered an expensive coury in terms of cost of living. Studes need 139,680 kroner per year (equivale to 17,200 US dollars) to study in this coury.
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2. Taiwan
Among the Asian couries, Taiwan is another one of the cheapest destinations for studying abroad. For example, at National Taiwan University, ranked 72nd in the QS rankings, undergraduate tuition starts at US$3,300 per year for liberal arts programs.
The cost of education at this stage finally reaches 4050 dollars. This coury offers more than 120 courses in English in more than 40 universities. Apart from the cost of education, the quality of life in this coury is relatively good and the cost of living is also low.
The annual cost of living for studes in this coury is estimated at 2900 dollars per year.
3. Germany
Known as the land of ideas, Germany remains popular among iernational studes. The existence of prestigious universities, relatively low education costs and high quality of life are the most importa reasons for choosing this coury for foreign studes to study.
In all public universities, with the exception of the universities of Baden-Württemberg, no undergraduate and doctoral fees are charged to foreign studes for studying in Germany. Master's studes who did not receive their bachelor's degree from Germany usually pay more than 20,000 euros per year. On the other hand, it is possible to get a scholarship at this stage.
People applying to study in this coury need at least 10,200 euros per year to cover their living expenses. Of course, the exact amou of living expenses has major differences depending on the lifestyle, location and habits of each person.
Enrollme in German universities
Registration immediately after school in Germany will not be possible, because in this coury studes study for one more year.
To make up for this extra academic year, you can enroll as a freshman at a university in your home coury or go to a Studienkolleg in Germany.
Studienkolleg offers special one-year preparatory courses for foreigners. At the end of this course, exams will be taken and the results will be se to the university. Studying in these colleges is also free.
4. France
Foreign studes are not eligible to study in France completely free of charge, but the governme supports public educational institutions. Foreign studes are required to pay a registration fee and a mandatory coribution to the social insurance fund, which as a rule will not exceed one thousand euros per year.
The cost of living in big cities is significaly differe from the provinces, but the same cannot be said about the education itself. Some universities in this coury, such as Grand Ecole, have differe tuition fees that are determined by the institution itself and are significaly high. The cost of living in Paris will be considered high compared to other French cities.
Living in Paris is worth the extra expense; Because this city was recognized as the best stude city in the world for four consecutive times and is currely ranked fifth. If you do not master the French language, you have the chance to study in English and improve your language level. Of course, most programs taught in English are found at the master's level.
5. Mexico
With its ieresting and unique culture, Mexico is one of the most visited couries in Latin America and has many attractions to offer iernational studes. The costs of studying in the universities of this coury are differe and private institutions have higher tuition fees. On average, a bachelor's degree in one of the capital universities of this coury will cost 6300 dollars.
The cost of living in Mexico is also reasonably low, and foreigners can live comfortably on around $9,250 in the capital or $6,450 elsewhere. The main language of instruction at universities in this coury is Spanish, but Mexican universities offer more courses in English to attract iernational studes.
6. India
India is also one of the most affordable destinations for studying in Asian couries.
English will be the language of instruction in the universities of this coury, especially at the master's level. The cost of living in India is extremely affordable.
The tuition fees of its universities will vary depending on the level of study and the chosen university of the stude and usually will not exceed 7880 dollars per year. As a foreign stude, you should be able to live comfortably in this coury with at least $4,600 per year.
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7. Argeina
The second largest coury in South America, Argeina has stunning natural beauty and diverse geography. Argeina is considered one of the safest couries in the region and is known for its attractive culture and passionate national ideity.
Foreign studes can usually study for free in public universities and in private institutions with a tuition fee of about 5100 dollars per year. Foreigners need about 5 thousand dollars for their living expenses.
8. Poland
Another best place to study abroad on a budget is Poland, which offers high quality education. By studying in Poland in the Polish language, foreign studes benefit from the possibility of receiving education for free.
However, there are also many English language training programs that cost around 2-3 thousand euros per year.
The cost of living in Poland is also low, and studes will usually need around €6,600 per year. The coury's capital, Warsaw, was ranked 53rd in the top 20 cities for affordability in the latest QS Best Stude Cities Index.
9. Malaysia
Malaysia is undoubtedly one of the cheapest couries to study abroad, especially in terms of living costs. Its capital, Kuala Lumpur, was ranked number one in terms of affordability in the 2016 QS Best Stude Cities list.
Most studes only need about $3,550 per year to live comfortably in Malaysia, and an average of $4,000 per year for tuition fees. Of course, some courses have lower tuition. A number of iernational universities, such as Nottingham University in England or Monash University in Australia, have branches in Malaysia.
By studying in Malaysia at the branches of these universities, foreign studes have the opportunity to receive a valid degree at a lower cost.
10. South Africa
South Africa is famous for its natural beauty, cultural diversity and turbule history. This coury is another affordable option for studying abroad. University fees are differe in each South African higher education institution.
For example, tuition fees for iernational undergraduate studes at the University of Cape Town (the best university in South Africa in the QS ranking) and the University of Cape West average $6,000. Foreign studes will need about $9,150 per year to cover their living expenses for study migration.
Conclusion
In some couries, it is possible to study at a university with very affordable tuition fees. Public universities in France, Germany, Norway, Taiwan, South Africa, Poland and Malaysia have very low tuition fees. In order to study abroad at an affordable cost, you must have complete command of the language of the coury where the university is located. At Estehbanati Migration Institute, we provide you with the conditions of study in each of the meioned universities.
Frequely Asked Questions
1- Which are the most affordable couries to study abroad?
Norway, Taiwan, France, South Africa, Germany, Mexico, India, Malaysia, Poland and Argeina are the most affordable couries to study abroad.
2- Which coury's universities do not charge tuition fees from foreign studes?
Norwegian public universities do not charge foreign studes any tuition fees.
3- How to coinue studying abroad with low costs?
For this purpose, you should look for couries with affordable living costs and choose universities with lower tuition fees. Receiving scholarships and financial aid are also good options.
4- Among Asian couries, which coury is an affordable destination for studying?
Among the Asian couries, Malaysia and India are suitable destinations for affordable education.
