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The cheapest countries to study in for students from Uganda
For students from Uganda, a first year abroad (tuition, twelve months of living costs and the visa fee) starts lowest in Estonia (from UGX 23,715,000), Bosnia and Herzegovina (from UGX 24,104,000), Türkiye (from UGX 24,445,000). 5 of the 15 cheapest also host a government scholarship open to citizens of Uganda.
The 15 cheapest, in UGX
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 UGX · Visa |
UGX 23,715,000about EUR 5,300 | UGX 47,028,000More than the first-year figure: you need it up front | Not published | None we hold | 24 Sep 2026 |
| 2 |  Bosnia and HerzegovinaCost in UGX · Visa |
UGX 24,104,000about EUR 5,400 | UGX 10,930,000 | Not published | None we hold | 26 Sep 2026 |
| 3 |  TürkiyeCost in UGX · Visa |
UGX 24,445,000about EUR 5,500 | No fixed sum | Not published | 1 scheme | 24 Sep 2026 |
| 4 |  SlovakiaCost in UGX · Visa |
UGX 28,947,000about EUR 6,500 | UGX 15,778,000 | Not published | 1 scheme | 24 Sep 2026 |
| 5 |  PolandCost in UGX · Visa |
UGX 31,085,000about EUR 7,000 | UGX 12,286,000 | Not published | None we hold | 24 Sep 2026 |
| 6 |  TaiwanCost in UGX · Visa |
UGX 36,591,000about EUR 8,200 | No fixed sum | 20 h a week | 1 scheme | 24 Sep 2026 |
| 7 |  CroatiaCost in UGX · Visa |
UGX 36,908,000about EUR 8,300 | UGX 19,359,000 | 20 h a week | None we hold | 24 Sep 2026 |
| 8 |  PortugalCost in UGX · Visa |
UGX 37,453,000about EUR 8,400 | UGX 49,166,000More than the first-year figure: you need it up front | Not published | None we hold | 26 Sep 2026 |
| 9 |  BulgariaCost in UGX · Visa |
UGX 37,854,000about EUR 8,500 | No fixed sum | 20 h a week | None we hold | 26 Sep 2026 |
| 10 |  ItalyCost in UGX · Visa |
UGX 38,967,000about EUR 8,800 | UGX 45,335,000More than the first-year figure: you need it up front | 20 h a week | None we hold | 24 Sep 2026 |
| 11 |  LatviaCost in UGX · Visa |
UGX 39,057,000about EUR 8,800 | UGX 41,684,000More than the first-year figure: you need it up front | 20 h a week | None we hold | 24 Sep 2026 |
| 12 |  IndonesiaCost in UGX · Visa |
UGX 41,063,000about EUR 9,200 | UGX 7,979,000 | Not published | None we hold | 24 Sep 2026 |
| 13 |  GermanyCost in UGX · Visa |
UGX 43,978,000about EUR 9,900 | UGX 53,014,000More than the first-year figure: you need it up front | 20 h a week | 1 scheme | 24 Sep 2026 |
| 14 |  South KoreaCost in UGX · Visa |
UGX 44,169,000about EUR 9,900 | UGX 58,758,000More than the first-year figure: you need it up front | 10 h a week | 1 scheme | 24 Sep 2026 |
| 15 |  RomaniaCost in UGX · Visa |
UGX 44,223,000about EUR 9,900 | UGX 43,280,000 | 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 Uganda?
For students from Uganda, a first year abroad (tuition, twelve months of living costs and the visa fee) starts lowest in Estonia (from UGX 23,715,000), Bosnia and Herzegovina (from UGX 24,104,000), Türkiye (from UGX 24,445,000). 5 of the 15 cheapest also host a government scholarship open to citizens of Uganda.
Which government scholarships can students from Uganda apply for?
20 government schemes we hold name Uganda 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 Uganda.
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.