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What to Expect When Studying in Europe for International Students 2023
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Sep 16, 2024
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Hello everyone and welcome to Global Scholarships, your go-to channel for all things related to studying abroad
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In this episode, we will be discussing the cost of living and studying in Europe
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European universities are some of the most popular destinations for international students
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The continent offers countless opportunities for world-class education and research, as well as in-demand and high-paying job opportunities after graduation
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The Trans-European Rail Network also gives the ability to easily travel between a huge number of different nations
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Even so, living and studying in Europe can be relatively more costly compared to other parts of the world
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Let's take a look at the cost of studying in Europe. Tuition and other fees in European universities vary per country
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In some countries such as Norway, universities are nearly free. On the other hand, universities in the United Kingdom can cost tens of thousands of dollars per year
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Here are a few examples of the differences in tuition fees across
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The Norwegian University of Life Sciences only requires 470 kroner or approximately 53 U.S. dollars per semester
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The University of Manchester in the United Kingdom costs between 20,000 and 47,000 pounds, or 26,000. $21,6177
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U.S. dollars per year. Ireland's University College, Dublin, costs between 20,500 and 56,790 euro, or 22,570 and 62,526 U.S. dollars per year
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At Alto University in Finland the fee for a bachelor degree is or per year And the yearly fee for Charles University in Prague Czech Republic is between 2 and 6 euro
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As we can see, the range between the most and least expensive universities in the continent varies widely
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In addition, there are other fees that international students need to consider when studying
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in Europe such as rent, food, utilities, and transport. Here is a brief summary of the costs of living
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in some of the most popular European cities for international students. Let's start with London
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one of the most cosmopolitan and exciting cities in the world. But, with its high cost of living
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residing there can be challenging without aid or plenty of savings. The cost of a one-bedroom apartment is
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2,200 pounds or $2,800 per month. Public transportation costs 150 pounds for a monthly pass
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And for childcare, you can expect to pay around $1,475 pounds or $1,900 for one month of private preschooling
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If you are an international student and don't want to incur extra fees when converting your currency to British pounds
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It is highly recommended that you open a Wise account. With a Wise account, you can exchange currencies at the mid-market exchange rate
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and save yourself the additional expenses most banks charge. You also don't have to worry about missing your rent payment date
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as you can set a direct debit and the fees will be deducted automatically every month
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Many international students favor Wise for its convenience and complete transparency. Opening an account is free and there are no months
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monthly or hidden fees Now let move on to one of Europe most charming cities Copenhagen According to the local a Danish newspaper
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Copenhagen is one of the top 10 most expensive cities in the world
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For child care, an international primary school charges over 65,000 Danish croner
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or 9,600 US dollars per year. Utilities cost around 1,305 Danish cronor or $193 U.S. dollars per month, and rent can cost between 7,500 and 14,000 crooner per month or between 1,100 and 2,070 U.S
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The artistic city of Prague has been known as the Center for European Culture
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Compared to the cost of living in other cities in Europe, Prague is quite a foreign
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It costs between 15,000 and 25,000 Czech-Kowran or between $678 and $1,130 per month for a one-bedroom apartment
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Clothing in Prague can vary quite drastically. For example, a pair of men's business shoes can cost between $1,500 and $3,500 Czech-Koran
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or range between $67 and $158. dollars. If you're looking for leisure, a fitness club membership costs between 500 and 2,000
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co-run for a month. Also among Europe's cultural hubs is Vienna. It is one of the best places in
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the continent for international students, and here are some of the costs that one must keep in mind
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A three-course meal at a mid-range restaurant usually costs around 50 to 80 euros. Public transport is
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comparatively more affordable in Vienna than in other cities costing only 50 euros for a monthly pass Finally rent in the city center usually costs between 700 and 1 euros per month
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Lastly, Berlin, the capital of Germany, is one of the most culturally rich cities in the continent
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and attracts thousands of international students every year. Compared to other European cities, the cost of living in Berlin is quite affordable
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Rent, for example, costs between $780 and $1,500 per month for a one-bedroom apartment
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The cost of utilities ranges between $180 and $600 per month, and public transportation costs around $84 for a monthly pass
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While there are many great universities in Europe for international students, studying there can be quite costly not only due to the tuition fees
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but also because of the high cost of living in many of its major cities
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But, there are also several ways of cutting down your academic and living expenses
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If you want to know more details and practical tips on how to make your international student journey in Europe less expensive
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head over to our website, global scholarships.com. We hope that we were able to provide useful insights about the cost of studying
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