Cost of a first year

The cheapest countries to study in for students from India

For students from India, a first year abroad (tuition, twelve months of living costs and the visa fee) starts lowest in Estonia (from INR 559,000), Bosnia and Herzegovina (from INR 568,000), Türkiye (from INR 576,000). 7 of the 15 cheapest also host a government scholarship open to citizens of India.

The 15 cheapest, in INR

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 India?

For students from India, a first year abroad (tuition, twelve months of living costs and the visa fee) starts lowest in Estonia (from INR 559,000), Bosnia and Herzegovina (from INR 568,000), Türkiye (from INR 576,000). 7 of the 15 cheapest also host a government scholarship open to citizens of India.

Which government scholarships can students from India apply for?

20 government schemes we hold name India 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 India.

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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