Thinking of Studying Abroad? 15 Cheapest Countries for Americans Looking for an Adventure

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If you’re looking for a different cultural experience and language immersion, studying abroad can be a great choice. However, some countries are much less expensive than others to study in.

Some countries pose a better value to students looking for an adventure.

Germany

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If you’re looking for a place to go that has a European culture and low tuition fees, Germany may be the best place for you. It has very low tuition fees, making the experience much more affordable for many students. It also has the lowest rate of unemployed graduates.

Turkey

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If you’re looking for low-cost adventure, Turkey may be a good place to invest your study abroad funds. They also have very low tuition rates making this an attractive company for foreign students.

Egypt

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It isn’t just tuition fees that you have to think about when looking for a good country to study in. Egypt has a number of very low expenses that can help with the cost of studying abroad. They have very inexpensive groceries as well as rent and transportation costs. The cost of medicine is also very low.

Mexico

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Mexico also has relatively low tuition costs. It also has overall low living costs. Many find rent and food to be very well-priced in this colorful country that has a large number of colleges and universities. It also has among the lowest costs for public transportation.

Italy

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The cost of living tends to be lower in Italy than in many parts of Europe. It also has the cheapest medical insurance. When you go to another country for school, you generally need to have a reliable medical insurance policy, and you certainly need one in Italy.

Brazil

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Brazil has quite a few top universities, and its cost of living is lower than in much of Europe. It also has one of the lowest tuition costs of any country. It’s a beautiful country that has a lot to offer to students in search of reasonable costs and plenty of learning opportunities.

Thailand

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With low rents and inexpensive food, it can be a good cost savings to do your study-abroad adventuring in Thailand. It has a very low cost of living, so your money will go far in most areas of the country.

Greece

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There’s plenty to see in Greece, and you can see a lot more of it thanks to its relatively low rents and other expenses. As long as you aren’t in a major tourist area, rents and other costs are highly reasonable.

Australia

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Australia features average rents that are significantly less than many Western nations. There are many highly sought-after universities in this large country, and low rents help out quite a bit with the cost of living.

Ireland

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Ireland has highly reasonable public transport costs as well as rents in most areas. Even in Dublin, the rents tend to be highly reasonable. While food and other expenses can be high, having low rent can help a lot with monthly costs.

The United States

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If you’re outside the U.S. and want to have easy access to funds that are sent to you, the U.S. is the cheapest place to receive those funds. The fees are very small for fund transfers. You can also find low rents and a low cost of living in rural areas.

France

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France has many esteemed universities, and the more rural areas tend to be very affordable, especially when compared to the rest of Europe. While Paris can see high rents, the cost of things like food and transportation tends to be low.

Spain

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Spain boasts very low rents as well as many prestigious universities and many historic sites to visit. It has an affordable economy in general, outside of the major tourist areas.

The Netherlands

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Getting around in the Netherlands is easy and inexpensive, and the rents tend to be reasonable as well. You can also travel most distances on a bicycle so that you don’t have to always pay for transportation.

New Zealand

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The rents in New Zealand are mid-range and are lower than in areas such as the U.S., Canada, and Australia. It’s also full of breathtaking scenery and low funds-transfer fees- both of which are great for students.

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Lizz Shepherd is a freelance writer living in Alabama.