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 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 can I expect to earn while studying?

The remuneration can be attractive given the practice of minimum wage in many countries. Here are some minimum wages for your reference:

  • UK - £7.50 / hour upwards (depending on age)
  • US - US$7.25 / hour upwards (depending on state)
  • Australia - A$18.29 / hour
  • Canada - C$11.43 / hour upwards (depending on state)
  • Ireland - €9.55 / hour

Do note that there is only a limit to the number of hours that you can work while studying.

While working can help you financially and allow you to gain working experience, this should not be at the expense of your studies as education is the primary reason why you are in the country.

There is no guarantee that you will find a job as a student, so you should never assume that the cost of living expenses or tuition fees can be covered by what you will earn as a student.
Guide Finances & Scholarships