Where to study abroad, when, and roughly what it costs

Affordable tuition, wide course choice, strong technical programs.

Tuition, est. per year

$2,000 – $5,000

Intakes

July and September

Universities Ace lists

Jain University, Chandigarh University

Cheapest and visa-friendly option, English-taught programs, post-study work opportunities.

Tuition, est. per year

$2,000 – $12,000

Intakes

Jan/Feb and Aug/Sep at most; Mar, Apr, Jul or Oct at some

Universities Ace lists

University of Mauritius, Middlesex Mauritius, Amity Mauritius, University of Technology Mauritius, JSS Academy, Polytechnics Mauritius, MCCI Business School, Panthéon-Assas

The best value for private universities. Internationally accredited degrees, multicultural, affordable living.

Tuition, est. per year

$5,000 – $30,000

Intakes

Jan, Mar, Jun, Sep and Nov

Universities Ace lists

Taylor's University, Sunway University, Asia Pacific University, SEGi University, BAC, City University, MSU, Nilai University, UCSI, Cyberjaya University, University of Wollongong Malaysia, MAHSA

Post-study work permits, globally respected degrees. Competitive visa process.

Tuition, est. per year

$12,000 – $40,000

Intakes

Sep and Jan; May for a few

Universities Ace lists

Memorial University

Prestige and work exposure. Modern campuses and strong employer networks.

Tuition, est. per year

$6,000 – $40,000

Intakes

March, June and October

Universities Ace lists

Amity Dubai, Middlesex Dubai, Royal Roads Dubai, Nest Academy

Globally ranked universities and shorter degrees. High demand but expensive.

Tuition, est. per year

$18,000 – $40,000

Intakes

Jan, Mar and Sep

Universities Ace lists

Anglia Ruskin, University of Manchester, Leeds University, Canterbury Christ Church

Affordable European education, English-taught programs, Schengen access.

Tuition, est. per year

€2,500 – €5,500 (in euros)

Intakes

Feb and Oct

Universities Ace lists

Vistula University, Vincent Pol University, University of Technology and Arts