A
cosmopolitan society, a large number of nationalities who belong to
various ethnic groups reside in the United Kingdom. Universities
in UK provide
you with the opportunity to learn and interact with a diverse range
of individuals.
Equipped
with an ambit of institutions, a large number of academic areas and
subjects are taught to the students. Having a flexible program
structure, various skill sets will be harnessed in you.
Although
you are well aware of the magnanimous benefits you attain upon
studying in UK, the cost component always remains a brooding
question. As an international student you should be well aware of the
cost breakdown. Having knowledge in the same will enable you to
undertake appropriate budget planning. This not only prevents you
from overspending but also ensures you have a smooth university
experience.
Below
given are a few cost considerations that you should take under
consideration once you decide to study
in UK.
Tuition
Fees
|
Subject
|
Tuition
Fees (Per Year/ Approx)
|
|
Arts,
Humanities
|
£8000-£10000
|
|
Engineering/
Science
|
£10000-£13000
|
|
Business
|
£12000-£16000
|
|
MBA
|
£10000-£25000
|
Living
Expenses
|
Places
|
Living
Costs (Per Year/ Approx)
|
|
Places
near London
|
£11385-£12000
|
|
Places
other than London
|
£9135-£10000
|
Accommodation
If
you’re looking to pursue either an undergraduate or postgraduate
program, you are guaranteed accommodation by many universities in
their Halls of Residence for at least in the first year provided you
inform the university within the given deadline. You are met with
three types of accommodation which is On-Campus, Off-Campus and
Homestay. Within its ambit falls options such as those of college
hostels, rented apartments or flats or living with family during the
institution. Universities
in UK have
in them Halls of Residence that usually cost between £135-£340.
Similarly, private student accommodation indicatively ranges between
£160-£500. Lastly, rented apartments may approximately cost
£120-£10000. The cost of accommodation ranges widely due to the
difference in location and facilities offered.
Scholarships
and Financial Aid
Universities
in UK are
usually funded by the government which results in slender funds
available for the university to distribute amongst students, either
as scholarships or bursaries. Some universities have certain awards
which are given to students based on their performance during the
course or their merit. As an Indian student you have access to
certain special scholarships. These are exclusive of the ones offered
by individual departments. The British government also undertakes
sponsored awards like the Chevening Scholarship Commonwealth
Scholarship, DIFD Scholarship. Because these scholarships are
extremely competitive in nature, you must make application for the
same in advance.
Visa
To
study
in UK,
you need to have a valid student visa. To attain the same you need to
make an application and incur a stipulated fee. An indicative value
of what you may be expected to pay is £322.
Work
After Course
You
can work upto 20 hours a week during the duration of the course and
full time during vacations. You can expect to earn, £5-£7 per hour,
which approximately comes to £375-£525 per month during the term
duration.
Transportation
Costs
As
a student who has decided to
study
in UK,
you will invariably utilize public transport on a large scale. The
train network, makes various cities in the country well-connected to
one another. As a full-time student you can apply for a ‘16-25
railcard’, which helps you reduce the cost incurred during
travelling. Underground services are largely utilized by the public.
As a student you can use the Student Oyster Card, which again helps
you save costs. There are also buses and coaches that are available
as a full time student you can avail certain facilities which helps
you save upto 30% of the cost. Cars and taxis are abundantly
available but you should make sure to check the meter. Many students
often cycle their way to places. Flights to the UK, form an integral
component of the cost framework, thus reservations for the same
should be made in advance. While attaining education
in UK, you
may travel to nearby European countries for a vacation, book the
flight tickets for the same in advance to help save some costs.
Health
Costs
As
an international student who has decided to study
in UK for
a period of six months or more you qualify for Health Care. This is
called the National Health Service, which requires you to pay a
nominal surcharge during the time of visa application.
The
National Union of Students negotiate large number of discounts on
behalf of students on things like books, stationery, food, clothes,
travel and entertainment. All students are entitled to free NUS
membership.
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