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Which countries offer study abroad options with total expenses less than 15 lakhs INR including tuition fees?

17 Aug 2026 · Answered by Bhuvaneswari Gobinathan · 1 min read
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Yes, several countries offer study abroad options where total expenses - including tuition and living costs - can be under ₹15 lakhs per year.

- Germany: Most public universities have minimal or no tuition fees. Annual living costs range from ₹8.9 - 13.4 lakhs. Total: ₹8.9 - 17.8 lakhs/year.
- Poland: Tuition is ₹1.5 - 5.36 lakhs; living costs ₹5.4 - 7.5 lakhs. Total: ₹7.2 - 12.86 lakhs/year.
- Malaysia: Tuition is ₹1.15 - 4.5 lakhs; living costs ₹4.8 - 8.2 lakhs. Total: ₹5.95 - 12.7 lakhs/year.
- France: Tuition is ₹0.32 - 4.24 lakhs; living costs ₹6.5 - 9.65 lakhs. Total: ₹6.82 - 13.89 lakhs/year.
- Italy: Tuition is ₹0.96 - 4.29 lakhs; living costs ₹7.5 - 10.72 lakhs. Total: ₹8.46 - 15.01 lakhs/year.
- Taiwan: Tuition is ₹1.46 - 4.37 lakhs; living costs ₹5.5 - 8.4 lakhs. Total: ₹6.96 - 12.77 lakhs/year.
- Czech Republic: Tuition is minimal to ₹4.29 lakhs; living costs ₹4.58 - 8.72 lakhs. Total: ₹4.58 - 13.01 lakhs/year.

Most of these countries also offer English-taught programs and post-study work visa (PSW) options. All figures are approximate and subject to change.

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