Studying in Estonia vs. United Kingdom
Estonia and United Kingdom are both popular study destinations — but the price tag, visa rules, and currency differ. We pulled the numbers from our cost calculator: monthly living averages €735 in Estonia and €1,836 in United Kingdom.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Estonia
Cheaper monthly living
Estonia
Lower visa proof of funds
Estonia
Side-by-side comparison
Estonia
United Kingdom
Currency
EUR (€)
GBP (£)
Public tuition (annual)
€2,500
£22,000
≈ €25,740 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
€8,000
£38,000
≈ €44,460 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
€735 / mo
£1,569 / mo
≈ €1,836 / mo
Visa proof of funds
€4,200
Proof of funds (annual)
£12,006
UKVI maintenance (outside London)
Cities tracked
Tartu, Tallinn
London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.