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The cheapest countries to study in for students from Indonesia
For students from Indonesia, a first year abroad (tuition, twelve months of living costs and the visa fee) starts lowest in Estonia (from IDR 107,468,000), Bosnia and Herzegovina (from IDR 109,233,000), Türkiye (from IDR 110,779,000). 7 of the 15 cheapest also host a government scholarship open to citizens of Indonesia.
The 15 cheapest, in IDR
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 IDR · Visa |
IDR 107,468,000about EUR 5,300 | IDR 213,120,000More than the first-year figure: you need it up front | Not published | 1 scheme | 24 Sep 2026 |
| 2 |  Bosnia and HerzegovinaCost in IDR · Visa |
IDR 109,233,000about EUR 5,400 | IDR 49,530,000 | Not published | None we hold | 26 Sep 2026 |
| 3 |  TürkiyeCost in IDR · Visa |
IDR 110,779,000about EUR 5,500 | No fixed sum | Not published | 1 scheme | 24 Sep 2026 |
| 4 |  SlovakiaCost in IDR · Visa |
IDR 131,182,000about EUR 6,500 | IDR 71,504,000 | Not published | 1 scheme | 24 Sep 2026 |
| 5 |  PolandCost in IDR · Visa |
IDR 140,869,000about EUR 7,000 | IDR 55,675,000 | Not published | None we hold | 24 Sep 2026 |
| 6 |  TaiwanCost in IDR · Visa |
IDR 165,819,000about EUR 8,200 | No fixed sum | 20 h a week | 1 scheme | 24 Sep 2026 |
| 7 |  CroatiaCost in IDR · Visa |
IDR 167,258,000about EUR 8,300 | IDR 87,730,000 | 20 h a week | None we hold | 24 Sep 2026 |
| 8 |  PortugalCost in IDR · Visa |
IDR 169,729,000about EUR 8,400 | IDR 222,807,000More than the first-year figure: you need it up front | Not published | None we hold | 26 Sep 2026 |
| 9 |  BulgariaCost in IDR · Visa |
IDR 171,545,000about EUR 8,500 | No fixed sum | 20 h a week | None we hold | 26 Sep 2026 |
| 10 |  ItalyCost in IDR · Visa |
IDR 176,591,000about EUR 8,800 | IDR 205,448,000More than the first-year figure: you need it up front | 20 h a week | 1 scheme | 24 Sep 2026 |
| 11 |  LatviaCost in IDR · Visa |
IDR 176,994,000about EUR 8,800 | IDR 188,902,000More than the first-year figure: you need it up front | 20 h a week | None we hold | 24 Sep 2026 |
| 12 |  GermanyCost in IDR · Visa |
IDR 199,295,000about EUR 9,900 | IDR 240,244,000More than the first-year figure: you need it up front | 20 h a week | 1 scheme | 24 Sep 2026 |
| 13 |  South KoreaCost in IDR · Visa |
IDR 200,161,000about EUR 9,900 | IDR 266,275,000More than the first-year figure: you need it up front | 10 h a week | 1 scheme | 24 Sep 2026 |
| 14 |  RomaniaCost in IDR · Visa |
IDR 200,405,000about EUR 9,900 | IDR 196,132,000 | Not published | None we hold | 24 Sep 2026 |
| 15 |  SpainCost in IDR · Visa |
IDR 201,414,000about EUR 10,000 | IDR 145,309,000 | 30 h a week | 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 Indonesia?
For students from Indonesia, a first year abroad (tuition, twelve months of living costs and the visa fee) starts lowest in Estonia (from IDR 107,468,000), Bosnia and Herzegovina (from IDR 109,233,000), Türkiye (from IDR 110,779,000). 7 of the 15 cheapest also host a government scholarship open to citizens of Indonesia.
Which government scholarships can students from Indonesia apply for?
22 government schemes we hold name Indonesia 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 Indonesia.
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.