Skip to content
Eternity

Student city guide

Study in Novi Sad

This guide explains student life in Novi Sad, Serbia, including an estimated monthly student budget of $1,620, Novi Sad has a temperate continental climate with warm summers and cold, snowy winters., Temporary Residence Permit for Study guidance, 7 universities. Explore verified details for Serbia below.

Novi Sad, Serbia
Novi Sad, Serbia — photo via Wikimedia Commons

Student living overview

Estimated monthly total
$1,620
Climate
Novi Sad has a temperate continental climate with warm summers and cold, snowy winters.
Safety score
75/100
English friendliness
60%
Student visa
Temporary Residence Permit for Study
Work while studying
International students on a study visa are generally not permitted to undertake formal employment in Serbia.

Estimated monthly costs in USD

  • Rent$215
  • Food$600
  • Transport$100
  • Leisure$705

Rent is for General estimate as no specific student room rate is published.

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

Potential advantages

  • Highly affordable living expenses compared to Western Europe
  • Vibrant student atmosphere centered around the University of Novi Sad campus
  • Rich cultural scene and host of the famous EXIT music festival

Considerations

  • Bureaucratic processes for residence permits can be slow and complex
  • Limited availability of English-taught degree programs
  • Winters can be quite cold and grey

Student housing in Novi Sad

Explore published residence details, room options and provider information for Novi Sad, Serbia. Confirm prices and availability directly with each provider.

Browse student housing in Novi Sad

Universities in Novi Sad

Figures for Novi Sad 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 October 2026.

Cookie choices

Essential storage keeps the app secure. Optional storage is used only with your choice. Read our Cookies Policy.