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The cheapest countries to study in for students from Ethiopia
For students from Ethiopia, a first year abroad (tuition, twelve months of living costs and the visa fee) starts lowest in Estonia (from ETB 1,013,000), Bosnia and Herzegovina (from ETB 1,029,000), Türkiye (from ETB 1,044,000). 5 of the 15 cheapest also host a government scholarship open to citizens of Ethiopia.
The 15 cheapest, in ETB
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 ETB · Visa |
ETB 1,013,000about EUR 5,300 | ETB 2,008,000More than the first-year figure: you need it up front | Not published | None we hold | 24 Sep 2026 |
| 2 |  Bosnia and HerzegovinaCost in ETB · Visa |
ETB 1,029,000about EUR 5,400 | ETB 467,000 | Not published | None we hold | 26 Sep 2026 |
| 3 |  TürkiyeCost in ETB · Visa |
ETB 1,044,000about EUR 5,500 | No fixed sum | Not published | 1 scheme | 24 Sep 2026 |
| 4 |  SlovakiaCost in ETB · Visa |
ETB 1,236,000about EUR 6,500 | ETB 674,000 | Not published | 1 scheme | 24 Sep 2026 |
| 5 |  PolandCost in ETB · Visa |
ETB 1,327,000about EUR 7,000 | ETB 525,000 | Not published | None we hold | 24 Sep 2026 |
| 6 |  TaiwanCost in ETB · Visa |
ETB 1,563,000about EUR 8,200 | No fixed sum | 20 h a week | 1 scheme | 24 Sep 2026 |
| 7 |  CroatiaCost in ETB · Visa |
ETB 1,576,000about EUR 8,300 | ETB 827,000 | 20 h a week | None we hold | 24 Sep 2026 |
| 8 |  PortugalCost in ETB · Visa |
ETB 1,599,000about EUR 8,400 | ETB 2,100,000More than the first-year figure: you need it up front | Not published | None we hold | 26 Sep 2026 |
| 9 |  BulgariaCost in ETB · Visa |
ETB 1,617,000about EUR 8,500 | No fixed sum | 20 h a week | None we hold | 26 Sep 2026 |
| 10 |  ItalyCost in ETB · Visa |
ETB 1,664,000about EUR 8,800 | ETB 1,936,000More than the first-year figure: you need it up front | 20 h a week | None we hold | 24 Sep 2026 |
| 11 |  LatviaCost in ETB · Visa |
ETB 1,668,000about EUR 8,800 | ETB 1,780,000More than the first-year figure: you need it up front | 20 h a week | None we hold | 24 Sep 2026 |
| 12 |  IndonesiaCost in ETB · Visa |
ETB 1,754,000about EUR 9,200 | ETB 341,000 | Not published | None we hold | 24 Sep 2026 |
| 13 |  GermanyCost in ETB · Visa |
ETB 1,878,000about EUR 9,900 | ETB 2,264,000More than the first-year figure: you need it up front | 20 h a week | 1 scheme | 24 Sep 2026 |
| 14 |  South KoreaCost in ETB · Visa |
ETB 1,886,000about EUR 9,900 | ETB 2,509,000More than the first-year figure: you need it up front | 10 h a week | 1 scheme | 24 Sep 2026 |
| 15 |  RomaniaCost in ETB · Visa |
ETB 1,888,000about EUR 9,900 | ETB 1,848,000 | 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 Ethiopia?
For students from Ethiopia, a first year abroad (tuition, twelve months of living costs and the visa fee) starts lowest in Estonia (from ETB 1,013,000), Bosnia and Herzegovina (from ETB 1,029,000), Türkiye (from ETB 1,044,000). 5 of the 15 cheapest also host a government scholarship open to citizens of Ethiopia.
Which government scholarships can students from Ethiopia apply for?
17 government schemes we hold name Ethiopia 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 Ethiopia.
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.