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The cheapest countries to study in for students from the Philippines
For students from the Philippines, a first year abroad (tuition, twelve months of living costs and the visa fee) starts lowest in Estonia (from PHP 375,000), Bosnia and Herzegovina (from PHP 381,000), Türkiye (from PHP 386,000). 6 of the 15 cheapest also host a government scholarship open to citizens of the Philippines.
The 15 cheapest, in PHP
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 PHP · Visa |
PHP 375,000about EUR 5,300 | PHP 743,000More than the first-year figure: you need it up front | Not published | 1 scheme | 24 Sep 2026 |
| 2 |  Bosnia and HerzegovinaCost in PHP · Visa |
PHP 381,000about EUR 5,400 | PHP 173,000 | Not published | None we hold | 26 Sep 2026 |
| 3 |  TürkiyeCost in PHP · Visa |
PHP 386,000about EUR 5,500 | No fixed sum | Not published | 1 scheme | 24 Sep 2026 |
| 4 |  SlovakiaCost in PHP · Visa |
PHP 457,000about EUR 6,500 | PHP 249,000 | Not published | 1 scheme | 24 Sep 2026 |
| 5 |  PolandCost in PHP · Visa |
PHP 491,000about EUR 7,000 | PHP 194,000 | Not published | None we hold | 24 Sep 2026 |
| 6 |  TaiwanCost in PHP · Visa |
PHP 578,000about EUR 8,200 | No fixed sum | 20 h a week | 1 scheme | 24 Sep 2026 |
| 7 |  CroatiaCost in PHP · Visa |
PHP 583,000about EUR 8,300 | PHP 306,000 | 20 h a week | None we hold | 24 Sep 2026 |
| 8 |  PortugalCost in PHP · Visa |
PHP 592,000about EUR 8,400 | PHP 777,000More than the first-year figure: you need it up front | Not published | None we hold | 26 Sep 2026 |
| 9 |  BulgariaCost in PHP · Visa |
PHP 598,000about EUR 8,500 | No fixed sum | 20 h a week | None we hold | 26 Sep 2026 |
| 10 |  ItalyCost in PHP · Visa |
PHP 616,000about EUR 8,800 | PHP 716,000More than the first-year figure: you need it up front | 20 h a week | None we hold | 24 Sep 2026 |
| 11 |  LatviaCost in PHP · Visa |
PHP 617,000about EUR 8,800 | PHP 659,000More than the first-year figure: you need it up front | 20 h a week | None we hold | 24 Sep 2026 |
| 12 |  IndonesiaCost in PHP · Visa |
PHP 649,000about EUR 9,200 | PHP 126,000 | Not published | None we hold | 24 Sep 2026 |
| 13 |  GermanyCost in PHP · Visa |
PHP 695,000about EUR 9,900 | PHP 838,000More than the first-year figure: you need it up front | 20 h a week | 1 scheme | 24 Sep 2026 |
| 14 |  South KoreaCost in PHP · Visa |
PHP 698,000about EUR 9,900 | PHP 928,000More than the first-year figure: you need it up front | 10 h a week | 1 scheme | 24 Sep 2026 |
| 15 |  RomaniaCost in PHP · Visa |
PHP 699,000about EUR 9,900 | PHP 684,000 | 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 the Philippines?
For students from the Philippines, a first year abroad (tuition, twelve months of living costs and the visa fee) starts lowest in Estonia (from PHP 375,000), Bosnia and Herzegovina (from PHP 381,000), Türkiye (from PHP 386,000). 6 of the 15 cheapest also host a government scholarship open to citizens of the Philippines.
Which government scholarships can students from the Philippines apply for?
20 government schemes we hold name the Philippines 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 the Philippines.
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.