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Study in Kutai

This guide explains student life in Kutai, Indonesia, including an estimated monthly student budget of $166, Tropical rainforest climate with high temperatures, high humidity, and significant rainfall year-round., Limited Stay Visa for Education (C316) guidance, 2 universities. Explore verified details for Indonesia below.

Kutai, Indonesia
Kutai, Indonesia — photo via Wikimedia Commons

Student living overview

Estimated monthly total
$166
Climate
Tropical rainforest climate with high temperatures, high humidity, and significant rainfall year-round.
Safety score
65/100
English friendliness
30%
Student visa
Limited Stay Visa for Education (C316)
Work while studying
International students are generally not permitted to work in Indonesia on a student visa.

Estimated monthly costs in USD

  • Rent$70
  • Food$60
  • Transport$16
  • Leisure$20

Rent is for Estimated cost for a basic local student room (kost) based on the national minimum proof of funds.

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

Potential advantages

  • Extremely affordable cost of living
  • Immersive Indonesian cultural experience
  • Proximity to East Kalimantan's unique natural environments

Considerations

  • Very limited English spoken by locals
  • Remote location with few international amenities
  • Limited public transportation infrastructure

Student housing in Kutai

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Universities in Kutai

No published university profiles are currently linked to this city.

Figures for Kutai 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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