Study abroad cost calculator
Pick a country and a degree. See a planning range in rupees, built from official figures, with the source for each one.
| Tuition, per yearEUR 9,000 – EUR 20,000 | ₹9.6 lakh – ₹21.3 lakh |
|---|---|
| Living costs, per yearEUR 13,569 | ₹14.5 lakh |
| IND residence permit for study (one-time)EUR 254 | ₹27,000 |
Flights, application fees, deposits, insurance not listed above, a laptop and winter clothes, travel home, and changes in the rupee. Keep 10–15% extra as a cushion.
Where these numbers come from
Typical non-EU institutional fees per Study in NL; some programmes are higher (for example, University of Amsterdam lists up to about €34,500 for bachelor's in 2027-28).
The IND's 2026 required amount for university and hbo students: €1,130.77 a month, shown here for 12 months.
1 EUR = ₹106.7 on 16/10/2026. Reserve Bank of India reference rate.
- Non-EU students need an employer-arranged work permit and can work up to 16 hours a week, or full time in June, July and August, not both.
- Many universities ask non-EU students to transfer a year of living money to them before the visa is issued.
All figures checked on 16/10/2026. Fees change every year, so confirm on the university's own page.
This is a planning range, not a quote. For a costed shortlist with scholarships for your child, see Abroad Strategy, or read what studying abroad really costs.