Overseas university study guide for students

University Guide

    1. Costs
      1. How much does it cost to study overseas?
      2. How much is the tuition fees for international students?
    3. Scholarships
      1. Are there scholarships or bursaries for international students?
      2. How do I apply for a scholarship or bursary offered by the universities?
      3. What is financial aid?
    5. Education Loans
      1. Which bank offers the best overseas education loans?
      2. How do I apply for education loans?
      3. How much money can I loan from the banks?
      4. How is the loan money disbursed? Will the bank pay my university directly?
      5. How do I repay the loan?
    7. Working as a Student
      1. Can I work while studying?
      2. How much can I expect to earn working while studying?
      3. How do I apply for an internship or work placement?
    9. University Payments
      1. What is a deposit payment?
      2. When do I have to pay tuition fees?
      3. How do I make an international payment to the university?
    11. Money Management
      1. How do I open a bank account?
      2. Which bank should I start an account with?
      3. How do I transfer my money overseas?
      4. How much money should I bring / transfer for my studies?
      5. What if I run out of money for my studies?
      6. How much is the living cost of studying abroad?

How much does it cost to study overseas?

overseas study expenses

You will need to factor the following costs when budgeting for your overseas study:

  1. Tuition fees
  2. Living expenses (food and accommodation, transport, entertainment)
  3. Health Insurance (UK, Australia, US, Ireland)
  4. Flight ticket
  5. Visa application fees
  6. Miscellaneous fees (Usually subject-related, e.g. textbooks, lab coats, field trips)

The current university fees and a summary of living costs can be found on theRightU's portal. Use the search bar to search for your favourite course! You may like to note that some universities lock their fees so the annual fee for the entire duration of your course is fixed, while others may have annual increments.

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Guide Finances & Scholarships