Tuition
Set by each university, and quoted a year, a semester or for the whole programme. Check which one before you compare; Thailand and Malaysia often quote the whole programme.
2027 intakes · 18 countries compared
The cost of studying abroad from Bangladesh has three parts: tuition, the money you must show for the visa, and fees. Across the 18 countries on our site, yearly tuition runs from about BDT 1 lakh at the University of Bologna in Italy to more than BDT 50 lakh at some universities in the USA, Canada and Australia. The money to show runs from US$2,500 a year for China to CHF 21,000 a year in Zurich, so a low tuition fee does not always mean a low total.
Written and reviewed by Anisuzzaman Kiron, Founder & CEO · Updated
| Lowest tuition on our pages | €657–757 a year at the University of Bologna, Italy (2026/27) |
|---|---|
| Other low tuition | Türkiye (METU from USD 800 a semester), China (RMB 15,000–30,000 a year), Switzerland (CHF 580–4,000 a semester) |
| Highest tuition | USA, Australia, New Zealand and Canada: about BDT 16–84 lakh a year |
| Lowest money to show | China US$2,500 a year; Greece €400 for every month of study |
| Highest money to show | Switzerland CHF 21,000 a year (Zurich); Australia AUD 29,710 a year |
| No fixed amount | Hungary, Türkiye and Malaysia publish no fixed bank balance |
| Work while studying | From 8 hours a week (China) to 48 hours a fortnight (Australia); not allowed in Thailand |
From the costs and visa sections of each country page, which cite the official sources · Last verified
The basics
Three things: the tuition your university charges, the money the visa asks you to show for living costs, and the fees for the visa, permits and applications. Compare all three, because a country with low tuition can still ask for a large bank balance.
Set by each university, and quoted a year, a semester or for the whole programme. Check which one before you compare; Thailand and Malaysia often quote the whole programme.
The amount the visa asks you to prove for living costs, from US$2,500 a year for China to CHF 21,000 a year in Zurich. It is money you show, not a fee you pay.
Visa and permit fees, application fees, health insurance, attestation and flights. They are smaller, but they add up before you leave.
Low tuition is not always a low total. Italy's public tuition is about €657 a year, but the visa asks you to show €10,179.85 a year; Swiss tuition starts at CHF 580 a semester, but Zurich asks for CHF 21,000 a year.
Sources: the costs and visa sections of our Italy, Switzerland and China pages and their official sources. Last verified 11 Nov 2026.
By country
Tuition and the money to show for all 18 countries on our site, as each country page publishes them. Filter by how much tuition starts at, then open a country for its universities, living costs and visa file.
Showing 18 countries
| Country | Tuition | About in taka | Money to show |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | €657–757 a year (University of Bologna, 2026/27) | About BDT 0.9–1.1 lakh | €10,179.85 a year |
| Türkiye | From USD 800 a semester (METU); USD 4,500–9,000 a year at foundation universities | About BDT 2.0–11.3 lakh a year | No fixed amount |
| China | RMB 15,000–30,000 a year for a bachelor's | About BDT 2.8–5.6 lakh | US$2,500 a year |
| Switzerland | CHF 580–4,000 a semester | About BDT 1.7–12.0 lakh a year | CHF 21,000 a year in Zurich |
| North Cyprus | EUR 3,190 to USD 9,450 a year | About BDT 4.4–11.8 lakh | None before travel |
| Hungary | €5,500–7,500 a year for most programmes (from €3,000) | About BDT 7.7–10.4 lakh | No fixed amount |
| Malta | From €6,100 a year at colleges | From about BDT 8.5 lakh | About €746 a month |
| Estonia | €4,200–8,100 a year for a bachelor's in English | About BDT 5.8–11.3 lakh | €800 a month for the D visa |
| Greece | €28,232.93 for a whole bachelor's; MBA €9,500 in total | About BDT 39.3 lakh for the whole bachelor's | €400 for every month of study |
| Malaysia | RM45,788–135,738 for a whole bachelor's | About BDT 13.9–41.1 lakh in total | No fixed amount set by EMGS |
| Thailand | THB 431,000–1,300,000 for a whole bachelor's | About BDT 15.8–47.6 lakh in total | THB 20,000 or BDT 60,000 |
| Norway | NOK 49,000–95,000 a year at regional universities; NOK 176,300–234,000 at large ones | About BDT 6.5–31.0 lakh | NOK 170,368 a year |
| Cyprus | €9,000–10,800 a year at private universities; €6,834 at CUT | About BDT 9.5–15.0 lakh | €7,000–7,500 |
| Finland | €9,000–13,500 a year for most programmes | About BDT 12.5–18.8 lakh | €9,600 a year |
| Canada | CAD 17,877–66,110+ a year (2026/27) | About BDT 15.8–58.5 lakh | CAD 23,448 a year + tuition + travel |
| USA | About US$15,000–67,000 a year in graduate tuition and fees | About BDT 18.8–83.8 lakh | The first year's cost on your I-20 |
| New Zealand | About NZD 39,000–54,000 a year | About BDT 27.3–37.8 lakh | NZD 20,000 a year |
| Australia | About AUD 31,000–64,000 a year | About BDT 27.0–55.7 lakh | AUD 29,710 a year |
Each country name opens its page, where the costs section links every university fee page. Tuition differs by programme and changes each year. BDT amounts are approximate, at Wise mid-market rates on 11 Nov 2026: about BDT 139 per euro, 125 per US dollar, 88 per Canadian dollar, 87 per Australian dollar, 70 per New Zealand dollar, 150 per Swiss franc, 13.3 per Norwegian krone, 30 per ringgit, 18.5 per yuan and 3.66 per Thai baht. They change with the exchange rate. Last verified 11 Nov 2026.
Cheapest countries
On tuition alone: Italy's public universities (€657–757 a year at Bologna), Türkiye's public universities (METU from USD 800 a semester), Switzerland's public universities, China and North Cyprus. On the total, add the money to show: China and North Cyprus stay low, while Italy and Switzerland ask for a large balance.
| Country | Tuition from | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | €657–757 a year | Public tuition at the University of Bologna; the visa asks you to show €10,179.85 a year |
| Türkiye | USD 800 a semester | METU, economics, education and social sciences; foundation universities USD 4,500–9,000 a year |
| Switzerland | CHF 580 a semester | University of Lausanne; Zurich asks for CHF 21,000 a year in living funds |
| China | RMB 15,000 a year | Lower end at the universities we compare; the visa asks for US$2,500 a year |
| North Cyprus | EUR 3,190 a year | Near East University, 2025–26, with its 50% scholarship; no money to show before travel |
| Hungary | From €3,000 a year | Most programmes €5,500–7,500; Stipendium Hungaricum is tuition-free |
Through a full scholarship, yes. Hungary's Stipendium Hungaricum is tuition-free with HUF 43,700 a month, and China's government scholarship covers tuition and housing with RMB 2,500–3,500 a month. See our study abroad scholarships guide.
Sources: our Italy, Türkiye, Switzerland, China, North Cyprus and Hungary pages. Last verified 11 Nov 2026.
Money to show
From nothing before travel for North Cyprus and THB 20,000 for Thailand to CHF 21,000 a year in Zurich and the full first-year cost for the USA. Hungary, Türkiye and Malaysia publish no fixed amount, so your counsellor works out a safe figure with you.
| Country | Official rule | About in taka |
|---|---|---|
| North Cyprus | None before travel | Student entry visa on arrival; permit after you register |
| Thailand | THB 20,000 or BDT 60,000 per person | About BDT 0.6–0.7 lakh |
| China | US$2,500 a year | About BDT 3.1 lakh |
| Greece | €400 for every month of study | About BDT 6.7 lakh for 12 months |
| Cyprus | €7,000–7,500 | About BDT 9.7–10.4 lakh |
| Malta | About €746 a month | About BDT 12.5 lakh for 12 months |
| Finland | €9,600 a year, in your own account | About BDT 13.4 lakh |
| Estonia | €800 a month for the D visa; €880 for the residence permit | About BDT 13.4 lakh for 12 months at €800 |
| New Zealand | NZD 20,000 for each year, on top of tuition | About BDT 14.0 lakh |
| Italy | €10,179.85 a year | About BDT 14.2 lakh |
| Canada | CAD 23,448 a year + first-year tuition + travel | About BDT 20.7 lakh before tuition |
| Norway | NOK 170,368 a year, plus tuition | About BDT 22.6 lakh |
| Australia | AUD 29,710 for 12 months | About BDT 25.8 lakh |
| Switzerland | CHF 21,000 a year in the canton of Zurich | About BDT 31.5 lakh; other cantons set their own |
| USA | The first year's full cost on your I-20 | US$33,264 at Texas Tech for most graduate programmes, about BDT 41.6 lakh |
| Hungary | No fixed amount published | Confirmed in counselling |
| Türkiye | No fixed amount on official pages | Confirmed in counselling |
| Malaysia | No fixed amount set by EMGS | Your university may ask for proof |
Whose account? Finland asks for the money in your own account, and the canton of Zurich does not accept parents' statements; most other countries accept a sponsor. See each country's rule in our student visa guide.
From the visa section of each country page. BDT amounts are approximate, at Wise mid-market rates on 11 Nov 2026: about BDT 139 per euro, 125 per US dollar, 88 per Canadian dollar, 87 per Australian dollar, 70 per New Zealand dollar, 150 per Swiss franc, 13.3 per Norwegian krone, 30 per ringgit, 18.5 per yuan and 3.66 per Thai baht. They change with the exchange rate. Last verified 11 Nov 2026.
Visa fees and work
Visa fees are small next to tuition: from a free Swiss visa to AUD 2,500 for Australia. Work rights matter more for your budget, but plan without them: part-time pay rarely covers tuition, and Thailand does not allow work on a student visa.
| Country | Visa or permit fee | Work while studying |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | BDT 12,590 in total at VFS Dhaka | 20 hours a week |
| Finland | €600 online (€750 on paper) | 30 hours a week on average |
| Hungary | €110 | 30 hours a week in term |
| Malta | €100 + BDT 13,935 VFS charge | 20 hours a week after 3 months |
| Norway | NOK 5,400 + DKK 1,875 + BDT 2,735 | 20 hours a week; full time in holidays |
| Greece | €90 + €30 service fee | Up to 20 hours a week |
| Türkiye | About BDT 25,740 (2025 guide) | Work permit needed; bachelor's students after year one |
| USA | US$185 + US$350 SEVIS | 20 hours a week on campus |
| Canada | CAD 150 + CAD 85 biometrics | 24 hours a week off campus |
| Malaysia | RM1,600 EMGS + RM150 eVAL + RM50 i-Kad | 20 hours a week at approved places |
| China | Paid in taka at the visa centre | 8 hours a week in term, with permission |
| Cyprus | €140–350, plus permit fees | 20 hours a week in listed sectors |
| Estonia | €120 for the D visa; €225 for the residence permit | Allowed without a work permit if your studies stay on track |
| Australia | AUD 2,500 | 48 hours a fortnight in term |
| New Zealand | From NZD 850 | Up to 25 hours a week |
| Switzerland | Free at the embassy; cantonal fees such as CHF 95 and CHF 162 in Zurich | 15 hours a week, from 6 months after you start |
| Thailand | THB 2,000 for a single entry | Not allowed on an ED visa |
| North Cyprus | About USD 250 for the student permit, with insurance | Do not plan on it; ministry permit needed |
From the visa and work sections of each country page; fees change, so check the current figure before you pay. Last verified 11 Nov 2026.
Other costs
Application fees, deposits, an English preparatory year if you need one, permits after you arrive, health insurance, attestation and flights. None is large on its own, but together they can add a few lakh taka.
| Cost | Examples | Where we found it |
|---|---|---|
| Application fees | Hungary €100–200 per university; Estonia €0–120 per university; Payap University (Thailand) THB 1,600 | Hungary, Estonia and Thailand pages |
| Deposits and confirmation fees | For example THB 50,000 to confirm a Chulalongkorn BBA place, deducted from the first semester | Thailand page |
| English preparatory year | For example USD 3,520–4,613 at EMU in North Cyprus, if your English score is too low | North Cyprus page |
| Permits after arrival | Estonia €225; Thailand THB 1,900 to extend your stay; Zurich CHF 162 for the residence permit | Estonia, Thailand and Switzerland pages |
| Health insurance | Confirmed in counselling | Compulsory in many countries; in North Cyprus the permit fee includes it |
| Attestation and translation | Confirmed in counselling | Authorities and translators in Bangladesh |
| Air ticket | Confirmed in counselling | Airline; depends on the date and route |
From our Hungary, Estonia, Thailand, North Cyprus and Switzerland pages. "Confirmed in counselling" means we have no official figure to publish. Last verified 11 Nov 2026.
Plan your budget
Five steps. The order matters: compare the total for each country first, then check the rules for your bank papers, before you pay any application fee.
Add tuition and the money to show for each country on your list; Italy and Switzerland look cheaper on tuition than on the total.
FirstFind out whether the visa accepts a sponsor's account or asks for money in your own name, as Finland and Zurich do.
Before you chooseInclude visa and permit fees, application fees and any deposit the university asks for.
Before you applyTreat part-time work as a bonus; some countries limit it and Thailand does not allow it.
AlwaysYour total depends on the university, programme, city and scholarship; a counsellor works it out with you.
In your free consultationGet your exact study abroad cost. A Sunrise counsellor builds your budget with you in a free face-to-face consultation in Banani or Sylhet, or on WhatsApp 01611878274.
Based on the costs and visa sections of each country page. Steps: Sunrise advice. Last verified 11 Nov 2026.
FAQ
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WhatsApp 01611878274On tuition, Italy's public universities (€657–757 a year at Bologna), Türkiye's public universities (METU from USD 800 a semester) and China (RMB 15,000–30,000 a year). Add the money to show: China asks for US$2,500 a year, Italy for €10,179.85.
Yearly tuition on our country pages runs from about BDT 1 lakh (Italy, public) to more than BDT 50 lakh at some universities in the USA, Canada and Australia, plus the money to show for the visa and fees.
Among the countries on our site, North Cyprus asks for none before travel, Thailand for THB 20,000 or BDT 60,000 per person, China for US$2,500 a year and Greece for €400 for every month of study.
The USA asks for the first year's full cost on your I-20, the canton of Zurich for CHF 21,000 a year and Australia for AUD 29,710 for 12 months.
In some countries, yes: Canada asks for CAD 23,448 a year plus first-year tuition and travel, Norway for NOK 170,368 a year plus tuition, and New Zealand for NZD 20,000 a year on top of tuition.
Most countries allow part-time work, from 8 hours a week in China to 48 hours a fortnight in Australia, but Thailand does not allow it on a student visa. Plan your budget without work income.
Only with a full scholarship. Hungary's Stipendium Hungaricum is tuition-free with HUF 43,700 a month, and China's government scholarship covers tuition and housing with RMB 2,500–3,500 a month.
Tuition is low, CHF 580–4,000 a semester at public universities, but living costs are high: the canton of Zurich asks visa applicants to show CHF 21,000 a year.
Application fees (for example €100–200 per university in Hungary), deposits, visa and permit fees, health insurance, attestation and translation, and your air ticket.
Book a free consultation in Banani or Sylhet, or message WhatsApp 01611878274; a counsellor works out your total for your university, programme and city.
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