TOP 10 most affordable cities in Europe to study in

29.05.2025 The international online translation platform Remitely conducted a study of European cities on the availability of education in them. Unexpectedly, Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, turned out to be the most profitable option for students wishing to study in Europe. The study was based on key factors such as the cost of living, rental housing, visa costs and tuition fees.

The study covered all continents and revealed interesting regional features.
In Asia, Chinese cities offer the most favorable conditions, Canadian Winnipeg is the leader in North America, and Australian Wollongong is the best choice in Oceania.
Baku turned out to have the most optimal combination of parameters. With an average tuition of $1,500 per year and rent starting at $533 per month, the capital of Azerbaijan offers international students a rare combination of low costs and high-quality education.

TOP 10 most affordable cities in Europe to study in:

1. Baku, Azerbaijan
2. Halle, Germany
3. Thessaloniki, Greece
4. Perugia, Italy
5. Catania, Italy
6. Athens, Greece
7. Granada, Spain
8. Pisa, Italy
9. Nancy, France
10. Bari, Italy

The TOP 10 includes 4 Italian cities at once - Perugia, Catania, Pisa and Bari, which attract applicants not only with affordable prices, but also with a unique cultural environment, favorable climate and famous national cuisine.

Link to the source: https://blog.remitly.com/immigration/cheapest-countries-to-study-abroad/