“Cheap” in Europe means two things: low tuition and a visa process you can actually complete from Cameroon. A low fee is worth nothing if the embassy is far away or the funds requirement is out of reach. Here are the four countries we work with, compared honestly.
Quick comparison
| Country | Tuition (2027) | Teaching language | Where Cameroonians apply |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | From €1,920 per semester (about €3,840 a year) | Often Bulgarian, after a 9-month preparatory year (€1,350) | Bulgarian embassy in Abuja, Nigeria (no embassy in Yaoundé) |
| Lithuania | €3,800–€4,690 a year | English | A Lithuanian embassy or consulate abroad; we confirm the current option |
| Poland | On request (depends on the university) | English | The Polish consulate competent for Cameroon; we confirm it for your file |
| Malta | €4,800 (diploma) – €6,000 (Master’s) a year | English | VFS Global in Cameroon |
1. Bulgaria: the lowest tuition
Most Bachelor’s programmes at our partner universities cost €1,920 per semester; civil engineering, architecture and law cost €2,160–€2,700 per semester. Living costs are among the lowest in the EU.
The catch: many programmes are taught in Bulgarian, so students first do a 9-month preparatory language year (€1,350). And because Bulgaria has no embassy in Cameroon, the visa is usually handled through its embassy in Abuja, which means travel costs to Nigeria.
2. Lithuania: English-taught and good value
Business, marketing, logistics and project management cost €3,800 a year; IT and cyber security €4,400; nursing €4,100–€4,400. Everything is in English, you can work up to 20 hours a week, and graduates can get a 12-month permit to look for work. Read our Lithuania student visa guide.
3. Poland: big student cities, clear funds rule
Poland has many English-taught degrees and a large international student community. The visa rule on money is clear: you must show at least 776 PLN for each month of study plus 2,500 PLN for the return journey, on top of your accommodation costs, with health insurance of at least €30,000. Tuition depends on the university, so we quote it per programme.
4. Malta: higher fees, simplest visa route
Malta costs more (€4,800–€6,000 a year), but it is fully English-speaking and Cameroonians apply locally through VFS Global, with no trip abroad to submit. Read our Malta guide.
Which one is really cheapest for you?
- Lowest total budget and you are ready to learn a new language: Bulgaria.
- English programme at a low fee with the right to work: Lithuania.
- Large cities and many programme choices: Poland.
- Simplest visa logistics from Cameroon: Malta.
Want a full budget for your profile? See all fees on our Study in Europe 2027 page or visit us in Douala or Buea.
Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest country in Europe for Cameroonian students?
Among our destinations, Bulgaria has the lowest tuition (from €1,920 per semester), but most students first need a 9-month language year and must apply at the embassy in Abuja.
Which cheap countries teach in English?
Lithuania (from €3,800 a year) and Poland have many English-taught degrees. Malta is fully English-speaking but costs more.
Can I work while studying?
In Lithuania you can work up to 20 hours a week. Rules differ by country, so we explain them for your destination.
Do you guarantee the visa?
No. The embassy decides. We prepare a complete, consistent file to give you the best chance.
Visa rules and fees change: always check the latest information before you apply. We confirm them for every student.
