Cheapest Countries to Study Abroad as a Nigerian

Finally, your dream of studying abroad can now become a reality. There are so many reasons why you should school abroad as a Nigerian.

Nigerian universities are great but if you must avoid excessive strikes, then studying abroad is your best option. Also, wouldn’t it be lovely to experience a new environment?

This article would reveal to you the cheapest countries to study abroad.

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Top Cheapest Countries for Nigerians to Study In

Below are the cheapest countries for Nigerians to study in.

1.     Norway:

This is one of the cheapest countries to study in. Most state universities and University colleges are almost FREE. Whether you are running an undergraduate or master or Ph.D. program, it is FREE. Students are only asked to pay a token of EUR32-64 per semester for student union membership which is very affordable.

It is important to note that private universities in Norway has tuition fees, however, they are affordable.

2.     Hungary :

The cost of living in Hungary is low when compared to some European countries. It is one of the cheapest destinations for Nigerian students to study.

The average tuition fee is about EUR1, 000 per academic year

3.     Italy:

Italy is one of the most beautiful countries in the world. It is also one of the cheapest countries for Nigerian students to study in.

The average tuition fee is about EUR 1, 500 per academic year.

4.     Germany:

Germany is one of the cheapest destinations for Nigerian students. Some of its universities are tuition-free. Also, some of German cities are very inexpensive when compared to other European cities. Some of which include Bielefeld, Halle, Krefeld, Frankfurt among others.

 The average tuition fee is between EUR 200- EUR700 per academic year.

5.     France:

Paris which is the capital of France ranked as one of the leading QS Best Student Cities in 2019.

France is one of the cheapest countries to study abroad as a Nigerian. The tuition fees for both local and international students are at the same rate.

Universities in France offer diverse affordable accommodation packages for international students. This, therefore, makes it a popular destination for international students.

The average tuition fee for Bachelor’s degree program is EUR 2, 7770. For Master’s degree programs is EUR 3, 770 and Doctorate degree programs, it is EUR380

6.     Austria:

Austria has some of the cheapest universities for Nigerian to study in. Moreover, the cost of living in Austria is inexpensive when compared to some European countries.

The average tuition fee is about EUR1, 452

7.     Belgium:

Belgium is one of the most affordable countries for international students including Nigerian students. The cost of living is low and the quality of living is high.

The average tuition fee is about EUR 1, 500 to EUR5, 000

8.     Luxembourg:

Luxembourg officially known as the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg is one of the cheapest countries Nigerians can study in. It is also one of the richest countries in the world.

The average tuition fees are between EUR4, 000 to EUR 5, 000 per academic year. The average tuition fees for business-related studies are lower. It is between EUR400 to EUR 800.

9.     Ukraine:

Ukraine is a country in Eastern Europe. It has some of the cheapest universities to study in Europe. It also has some of the cheapest universities for undergoing medical and engineering programs.

The average tuition fee is EUR4, 514 per academic year.

10.   Russia:

Russia is another great destination for Nigerian students.  If you are lucky, you can be a beneficiary of the BAE Award Scholarship to study in Russia.

The average tuition fee is about $2, 000 -$ 4, 000

11.  Malaysia:

The cost of living in Malaysia is cheaper when compared to many countries in the world. Malaysia also has some of the cheapest universities for Nigerians to study in. Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia was awarded the QS best student cities in terms of affordability in 2016.

The average tuition fee for competitive courses like engineering or medicine is $4, 000

12.  Ghana:

Ghana is one of the cheapest destinations for Nigerian students. There are a lot of affordable universities in Ghana that Nigerian students can school. Recently, the rate at which Nigerian students are schooling in Ghana universities has increased.

The average tuition fee is between $1, 000 to $2,200

13. Cotonou:

Cotonou is another nice destination for Nigerian students wishing to study abroad. Cotonou is located in West Africa and it is not so far from Nigeria. The tuition fee of various universities in Cotonou is more affordable than most private universities in Nigeria.

The average tuition fee is between 180, 000 NGN to 450, 000 NGN.

Other cheap countries for Nigerian students to study in, includes;

14.   Poland

15.   Indian

16.  United Arab Emirates:

17.   Mexico

18.   Finland

19.  Sweden