Every graduate dreams of entering a foreign university and getting a quality education, but many are stopped by fears, and especially the material component. Studying abroad requires many expenses that need to be taken into account when applying.
Total costs
To begin with, you need to study what expenses the scholarship covers if you fall under financial assistance. Some claim to cover the cost of studying, others to provide housing and food, you can cover both. It is also important to study such small expenses as the use of the library or educational materials.
Place selection
When choosing a university, you should pay attention to the total cost of living in the country in which you plan to get an education. In large cities and capitals, life is always more expensive.
Visa
To stay in the territory of some foreign countries, a student visa is required. The cost varies from place and time of stay in the country. Some universities may provide financial assistance to pay for a visa.
Living expenses
The prices for living vary greatly from the country and the city of study. Rental housing depends not only on the place, but also on the quality of the premises, the conditions of accommodation. It is worth studying public transport stations to simplify the road to the university.
Transportation costs
In addition to the cost of buses, metro or taxis, you need to remember about the flight. If you expect to fly home for holidays and holidays, then it can be more expensive than a stable stay in one place.
Basic accessories
Being on permanent residence in another country, it is worth remembering the basic necessary things: local SIM cards, household chemicals, basic food, furniture.
Travel expenses
Being in another country, it is worth traveling around it, exploring the sights and beauty of nature. It also requires you to set aside a separate amount of money necessary for travel and a comfortable life in other cities. Write yourself a small list of what you will need when traveling, calculate an approximate budget to understand how many trips and what places you can afford to visit.
How to earn money?
If you are going to work during your studies to provide for your life, it is important to consider the number of hours allowed for students to work. All countries prescribe their own standards of working days / hours for students of their young girls and boys.
