New Delhi (Abroad Education). Every year a large number of Indians go abroad to study. It is common to give priority to America for engineering or science studies. But in the last few months, many changes have been seen in the policies of America. Due to the orders of US President Donald Trump, Indians are having trouble getting visas there. In this situation, Indian students have started getting tickets in other countries instead of America.
Budget friendly country for studies
In March 2025, in March 2025, 30 US universities canceled offer letters of about 10,000 Indian students due to lack of strictness and funding in the Trump government’s visa policies. These students had to take admission in July 2025. This disrupted the students’ plans and many families also suffered financial losses. Know which countries other than America can take admission.
1. Do the cheapest studies in Germany
Most of Germany’s public university does not charge any tuition fees from international students. Only a minor semester fee (about € 150- € 250, ie ₹ 13,500- ₹ 22,500) is charged. Germany is a safe country, its ranking is 15th in the Global Peace Index 2023. There are world class universities of engineering, technology, medicine and research.
Top University: Technical University of Munich, Hyedberg University, Ludwig-Maximilians University Munich.
opportunity: Part-time job (20 hours/week), post-study work visa (18 months).
2. Canada take scholarship
Canada universities have lower tuition fees (about CAD 15,000-30,000 per year, ie ₹ 9-18 lakh) compared to the US. Students can cover it through various scholarships if they want. Top level programs are offered in engineering, business and healthcare. There is a safe and multicultural atmosphere for Indian students. Some areas of Canada are called Mini Punjab.
Living cost: CAD 1,000-1,500 per month (about ₹ 60,000- ₹ 90,000).
Language: English and French, but most programs in English.
3. Ireland’s beauty will win heart
Tuition fees in most universities in Ireland are close to € 9,850- € 25,000 per year (about ₹ 8.5-22 lakhs). Indian students can also get many types of scholarships here. Ireland mainly offers great programs in technology, humanities and natural sciences. The top university here is in the top 3% in the world rankings.
Living cost: Per month € 800- € 1,200 (about ₹ 72,000- ₹ 1,08,000).
Language: Program in English, no language obstruction.
4. India has Malaysia
Most of the universities in Malaysia have a tuition fee of about $ 2,500- $ 7,500 per year (about ₹ 2-6 lakh). It is very economical for Indian students. In Malaysia, good budgets of engineering, business and technology will be found in a low budget. Many universities here also get support from UK/Australia. Due to passing from India, it can be given preference.
Top University: University of Malaya, University of Putra Malaysia, Monash University Malaysia.
opportunity: Part-time job permission, proximity to India and cheap journey.
5. Norway does not cost tuition fees
There is no tuition fee in public universities in Norway. It is mandatory to deposit only semester fee (€ 50- € 100 i.e. ₹ 4,500- ₹ 9,000). You can set your career by taking admission in research-based programs in renewable energy, engineering and marine sciences. Indian students are also allowed for part time jobs here.
Living cost: Nok 9,500-20,000 (about ₹ 76,000- ₹ 1,60,000) per month, more than other countries but students discounts available.
Language: Many programs in English, learning Norwegian beneficial.
part time jobs: Work is allowed 20 hours/week in all countries. This reduces the dependence on the family and can help in fulfilling expenses.
