Cost of a first year

The cheapest countries to study in for students from Bangladesh

For students from Bangladesh, a first year abroad (tuition, twelve months of living costs and the visa fee) starts lowest in Estonia (from BDT 740,000), Bosnia and Herzegovina (from BDT 752,000), Türkiye (from BDT 763,000). 6 of the 15 cheapest also host a government scholarship open to citizens of Bangladesh.

The 15 cheapest, in BDT

Last checked: between 24 Sep 2026 and 26 Sep 2026. Every figure links to its official source on the country page.

First year = the lowest published tuition, twelve months of the lowest published living costs and the visa fee, from each country's official sources (open a country for its sources and check dates). Converted at the day's rate (2026-11-08). Rates by Exchange Rate API. Countries that publish no tuition or living-cost figure are not ranked. Where the visa asks to see more money than the first-year figure, the table says so: you need the larger sum in your account before you apply.

Questions

What is the cheapest country to study abroad for students from Bangladesh?

For students from Bangladesh, a first year abroad (tuition, twelve months of living costs and the visa fee) starts lowest in Estonia (from BDT 740,000), Bosnia and Herzegovina (from BDT 752,000), Türkiye (from BDT 763,000). 6 of the 15 cheapest also host a government scholarship open to citizens of Bangladesh.

Which government scholarships can students from Bangladesh apply for?

22 government schemes we hold name Bangladesh as eligible, for example Ernst Mach Grant Worldwide, Commonwealth Shared Scholarships, France Excellence Eiffel Scholarship Program, Türkiye Scholarships. The full list, with deadlines and official pages, is on the scholarships page for Bangladesh.

Is the money to show for the visa an extra cost?

No. It is money you must prove you have before the visa is decided, and you spend it on living costs once you arrive. You need it up front, so plan for it early.

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