{
  "id": 17033423,
  "title": "FULL LIST: Top 10 affordable countries for international students",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/full-list-top-10-affordable-countries-for-international-students",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-29T08:40:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/full-list-top-10-affordable-countries-for-international-students/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ten countries are highlighted as offering affordable education to international students, according to a list published by Microsoft's MSN news platform. Malaysia, Poland, Hungary, Italy, Portugal, France, the Czech Republic, Spain, Mexico, and Norway are among the options.\n\nIn Malaysia, annual tuition fees range from $4,000 to $12,000, while monthly living expenses are estimated between $330 and $660. Poland offers English-taught degree programmes with tuition fees ranging from $4,500 to $12,000 annually and monthly living costs of $600 to $930. Hungary combines affordable university education with English-taught programmes, with tuition fees from $5,000 to $12,000 per year and monthly living costs between $500 and $1,000. Italy provides relatively affordable public university programmes, with tuition fees varying according to the institution and course, while English-taught master's programmes are available in various fields. Portugal attracts students with moderate living expenses and expanding postgraduate English-taught programmes, with tuition fees from $3,500 to $10,000 annually and monthly living costs of $600 to $900. France offers subsidised public higher education, with monthly living costs ranging between $850 and $1,600 in Paris and scholarship opportunities available. The Czech Republic provides tuition-free public university programmes, with English-taught programmes generally charging tuition fees from $4,500 to $11,000 annually and monthly living expenses of $600 to $900. Spain offers a variety of academic programmes, including English-taught courses, with annual tuition ranging from $8,000 to $13,500 and monthly living costs between $900 and $1,100. Mexico provides academic opportunities at public and private universities, with private university tuition from $6,000 to $12,000 annually and monthly living expenses of $600 to $1,200. Norway, while known for high academic standards, is no longer tuition-free for non-EU/EFTA students, with tuition fees potentially substantial and living expenses high.",
  "summary": "See the full list of the top 10 most affordable countries for international students, including Malaysia, Poland, and Hungary, with tuition and living cost Read More: https://punchng.com/full-list-top-10-affordable-countries-for-international-students/",
  "key_points": [
    "Malaysia offers tuition fees from $4,000 to $12,000 annually.",
    "Poland provides English-taught degree programmes at $4,500 to $12,000 per year.",
    "Norway has high academic standards but expensive tuition and living costs."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Diversifying study destinations across Europe and Asia provides international students with more budget-friendly alternatives to traditional academic hubs through subsidized public programs and English-taught degree options.",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}