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The cheapest countries to study in for students from Colombia
For students from Colombia, a first year abroad (tuition, twelve months of living costs and the visa fee) starts lowest in Estonia (from COP 19,376,000), Bosnia and Herzegovina (from COP 19,694,000), Türkiye (from COP 19,973,000). 5 of the 15 cheapest also host a government scholarship open to citizens of Colombia.
The 15 cheapest, in COP
Last checked: between 24 Sep 2026 and 26 Sep 2026. Every figure links to its official source on the country page.
| # | Country | First year from | Money to show for the visa | Work in term | Scholarships open to you | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  EstoniaCost in COP · Visa |
COP 19,376,000about EUR 5,300 | COP 38,425,000More than the first-year figure: you need it up front | Not published | None we hold | 24 Sep 2026 |
| 2 |  Bosnia and HerzegovinaCost in COP · Visa |
COP 19,694,000about EUR 5,400 | COP 8,930,000 | Not published | None we hold | 26 Sep 2026 |
| 3 |  TürkiyeCost in COP · Visa |
COP 19,973,000about EUR 5,500 | No fixed sum | Not published | 1 scheme | 24 Sep 2026 |
| 4 |  SlovakiaCost in COP · Visa |
COP 23,652,000about EUR 6,500 | COP 12,892,000 | Not published | 1 scheme | 24 Sep 2026 |
| 5 |  PolandCost in COP · Visa |
COP 25,398,000about EUR 7,000 | COP 10,038,000 | Not published | None we hold | 24 Sep 2026 |
| 6 |  TaiwanCost in COP · Visa |
COP 29,897,000about EUR 8,200 | No fixed sum | 20 h a week | 1 scheme | 24 Sep 2026 |
| 7 |  CroatiaCost in COP · Visa |
COP 30,156,000about EUR 8,300 | COP 15,818,000 | 20 h a week | None we hold | 24 Sep 2026 |
| 8 |  PortugalCost in COP · Visa |
COP 30,602,000about EUR 8,400 | COP 40,171,000More than the first-year figure: you need it up front | Not published | None we hold | 26 Sep 2026 |
| 9 |  BulgariaCost in COP · Visa |
COP 30,929,000about EUR 8,500 | No fixed sum | 20 h a week | None we hold | 26 Sep 2026 |
| 10 |  ItalyCost in COP · Visa |
COP 31,839,000about EUR 8,800 | COP 37,042,000More than the first-year figure: you need it up front | 20 h a week | None we hold | 24 Sep 2026 |
| 11 |  LatviaCost in COP · Visa |
COP 31,912,000about EUR 8,800 | COP 34,058,000More than the first-year figure: you need it up front | 20 h a week | None we hold | 24 Sep 2026 |
| 12 |  IndonesiaCost in COP · Visa |
COP 33,551,000about EUR 9,200 | COP 6,519,000 | Not published | None we hold | 24 Sep 2026 |
| 13 |  GermanyCost in COP · Visa |
COP 35,932,000about EUR 9,900 | COP 43,315,000More than the first-year figure: you need it up front | 20 h a week | 1 scheme | 24 Sep 2026 |
| 14 |  South KoreaCost in COP · Visa |
COP 36,089,000about EUR 9,900 | COP 48,009,000More than the first-year figure: you need it up front | 10 h a week | 1 scheme | 24 Sep 2026 |
| 15 |  RomaniaCost in COP · Visa |
COP 36,132,000about EUR 9,900 | COP 35,362,000 | Not published | None we hold | 24 Sep 2026 |
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 Colombia?
For students from Colombia, a first year abroad (tuition, twelve months of living costs and the visa fee) starts lowest in Estonia (from COP 19,376,000), Bosnia and Herzegovina (from COP 19,694,000), Türkiye (from COP 19,973,000). 5 of the 15 cheapest also host a government scholarship open to citizens of Colombia.
Which government scholarships can students from Colombia apply for?
15 government schemes we hold name Colombia as eligible, for example Ernst Mach Grant Worldwide, France Excellence Eiffel Scholarship Program, Türkiye Scholarships, National Scholarship Programme of the Slovak Republic. The full list, with deadlines and official pages, is on the scholarships page for Colombia.
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.