Many students and parents aspire to further their studies abroad. Millions of international students travel to countries such as the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia in search of a global education.
However, many prospective students who desire to work abroad may be discouraged by the high cost of education. Cities such as London, Sydney, Boston, and New York City are popular study abroad destinations, but they are also the most expensive.
So, what are your options, you might ask? Today, we will walk you through 6 future education centers (not ranked) around the world that are affordable and will help you achieve your goal of becoming a global student.
1. Baku, Azerbaijan
Situated in Eastern Europe, Azerbaijan is rising to become a top hub for not just tourism but also education. Baku is Europe’s most affordable city to study in, with the average monthly rent being approximately $535 and average tuition fees of $1,025. Some of Azerbaijan’s top universities include the Baku State University (established in 1919), the Azerbaijan State University of Economics (established in 1930), amongst others.
2. Athens, Greece
Often regarded as the birthplace of Western civilization, Athens is one of the most historical cities in the world. With an average monthly rent of about $815 and an average tuition charge of $1,660, Athens is one of the most reasonably priced places in Europe to study. Among the best universities in Athens are the National Technical University of Athens, the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, and others.
3. Buenos Aires, Argentina
Home to one of the most passionate sporting fan bases worldwide, Buenos Aires is next on the list.
Buenos Aires is one of the most affordable places in South America to study, with an average monthly rent of roughly $885 and an average tuition fee of $3,500. Among the best universities in Azerbaijan are the Universidad Torcuato Di Tella and the University of Buenos Aires.
4. Cape Town, South Africa
Cape Town has traditionally served as Africa’s centre for education, situated in the southernmost point of the continent, along the coast. With an average monthly rent of about $720 and an average tuition charge of $2,500, Cape Town is among the most economical places in South America to study. The best university not only in South Africa, but also in Africa as a whole is the University of Cape Town.
5. Beijing, China
China is renowned for its high academic standards, particularly in the STEM fields. ‘The Gaokao’ (China’s university entrance exam) is widely recognized as the single toughest university entrance exam in the world, even over the SATs and the JEE. The Capital city, Beijing, has an average monthly rent of roughly $950 and an average tuition fee of $4,600. Beijing is home to Peking University (known as the MIT of China) and Tsinghua University (known as the Harvard of China).
6. Baton Rouge, United States of America
While certainly not the cheapest on the list, Baton Rouge is one of America’s most affordable options for pursuing an undergraduate degree, with the average monthly rent being approximately $1640 and average tuition fees of $30,500. Baton Rouge is home to the Louisiana State University, a renowned research institute and is also known for its extremely high level of sporting culture. LSU has won 53 NCAA titles across 11 sports.