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Study in Dumai

This guide explains student life in Dumai, Indonesia, including an estimated monthly student budget of $2,000, Tropical rainforest climate with high temperatures and significant rainfall throughout the year., Limited Stay Visa for Educational Purposes (Student Visa / e-ITAS) guidance, 4 universities. Explore verified details for Indonesia below.

Dumai, Indonesia
Dumai, Indonesia — photo via Wikimedia Commons

Student living overview

Estimated monthly total
$2,000
Climate
Tropical rainforest climate with high temperatures and significant rainfall throughout the year.
Safety score
60/100
English friendliness
30%
Student visa
Limited Stay Visa for Educational Purposes (Student Visa / e-ITAS)
Work while studying
International students are strictly prohibited from working in Indonesia on a student visa.

Estimated monthly costs in USD

  • Rent$500
  • Food$500
  • Transport$500
  • Leisure$500

Rent is for No official student housing data is available for Dumai; the rent figure is a nominal allocation of the national visa financial requirement.

Costs are estimates and should be verified before making financial decisions.

Potential advantages

  • Extremely affordable daily living expenses
  • Authentic immersion into Indonesian culture and language
  • Strategic coastal location with ferry access to neighboring countries

Considerations

  • Very limited English proficiency among locals
  • Lack of established international student infrastructure
  • Limited options for international standard healthcare and amenities

Student housing in Dumai

Explore published residence details, room options and provider information for Dumai, Indonesia. Confirm prices and availability directly with each provider.

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Universities in Dumai

No published university profiles are currently linked to this city.

Figures for Dumai are researched estimates and are not taken from an official published budget, shown in USD for a typical student. Costs vary by housing, lifestyle and exchange rate — always confirm fees, visa and work rules with the university or the official government source before you commit. Cost year: 2024. Last reviewed September 2026.

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