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The cheapest countries to study in for students from Vietnam
For students from Vietnam, a first year abroad (tuition, twelve months of living costs and the visa fee) starts lowest in Estonia (from VND 152,277,000), Bosnia and Herzegovina (from VND 154,777,000), Türkiye (from VND 156,969,000). 6 of the 15 cheapest also host a government scholarship open to citizens of Vietnam.
The 15 cheapest, in VND
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 VND · Visa |
VND 152,277,000about EUR 5,300 | VND 301,980,000More than the first-year figure: you need it up front | Not published | None we hold | 24 Sep 2026 |
| 2 |  Bosnia and HerzegovinaCost in VND · Visa |
VND 154,777,000about EUR 5,400 | VND 70,182,000 | Not published | None we hold | 26 Sep 2026 |
| 3 |  TürkiyeCost in VND · Visa |
VND 156,969,000about EUR 5,500 | No fixed sum | Not published | 1 scheme | 24 Sep 2026 |
| 4 |  SlovakiaCost in VND · Visa |
VND 185,878,000about EUR 6,500 | VND 101,318,000 | Not published | 1 scheme | 24 Sep 2026 |
| 5 |  PolandCost in VND · Visa |
VND 199,604,000about EUR 7,000 | VND 78,889,000 | Not published | None we hold | 24 Sep 2026 |
| 6 |  TaiwanCost in VND · Visa |
VND 234,957,000about EUR 8,200 | No fixed sum | 20 h a week | 1 scheme | 24 Sep 2026 |
| 7 |  CroatiaCost in VND · Visa |
VND 236,997,000about EUR 8,300 | VND 124,310,000 | 20 h a week | None we hold | 24 Sep 2026 |
| 8 |  PortugalCost in VND · Visa |
VND 240,498,000about EUR 8,400 | VND 315,707,000More than the first-year figure: you need it up front | Not published | None we hold | 26 Sep 2026 |
| 9 |  BulgariaCost in VND · Visa |
VND 243,071,000about EUR 8,500 | No fixed sum | 20 h a week | None we hold | 26 Sep 2026 |
| 10 |  ItalyCost in VND · Visa |
VND 250,220,000about EUR 8,800 | VND 291,109,000More than the first-year figure: you need it up front | 20 h a week | 1 scheme | 24 Sep 2026 |
| 11 |  LatviaCost in VND · Visa |
VND 250,792,000about EUR 8,800 | VND 267,664,000More than the first-year figure: you need it up front | 20 h a week | None we hold | 24 Sep 2026 |
| 12 |  IndonesiaCost in VND · Visa |
VND 263,677,000about EUR 9,200 | VND 51,233,000 | Not published | None we hold | 24 Sep 2026 |
| 13 |  GermanyCost in VND · Visa |
VND 282,392,000about EUR 9,900 | VND 340,414,000More than the first-year figure: you need it up front | 20 h a week | 1 scheme | 24 Sep 2026 |
| 14 |  South KoreaCost in VND · Visa |
VND 283,619,000about EUR 9,900 | VND 377,299,000More than the first-year figure: you need it up front | 10 h a week | 1 scheme | 24 Sep 2026 |
| 15 |  RomaniaCost in VND · Visa |
VND 283,964,000about EUR 9,900 | VND 277,910,000 | 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 Vietnam?
For students from Vietnam, a first year abroad (tuition, twelve months of living costs and the visa fee) starts lowest in Estonia (from VND 152,277,000), Bosnia and Herzegovina (from VND 154,777,000), Türkiye (from VND 156,969,000). 6 of the 15 cheapest also host a government scholarship open to citizens of Vietnam.
Which government scholarships can students from Vietnam apply for?
21 government schemes we hold name Vietnam 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 Vietnam.
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.