What will it cost ?
However, there is no denying that there are many expenses to cover - travel to the UK, University Course Fees, accommodation, food, socialising, books, staying in touch with friends and family and more. If at first it seems prohibitive, don't despair! There may be help at hand in the form of Scholarships and other types of financial assistance. All the price indications you will see in this section are in GBP - the Great British Pound - £. Being an International Student, your own currency is unlikely to be the Great British Pound! So maybe the starting point is to find the relationship between the GB£ and your own currency. It will help you to understand the costs in relation to what you can afford. If you need help with this, you will find a currency converter at the link below.
Course FeesThere are over 300 UK Universites and Colleges and over 50,000 courses from which to choose, so you will appreciate that fees will vary.Hopefully, by following the guidance in Section 1 - Universities/Courses you will now know which Course you wish to study, and at which University. Having pinned that down, you are now in a position to get an accurate indictaion of the price of your course.
AccommodationThere's a wide range of accommodation in the UK , from single room apartments with shared kitchen and bathroom to executive houses. Costs can vary enormously, not just by type of accommodation but also by region. Accommodation in London for example, is very expensive compared with say, Preston.In our Accommodation page, we have provided links for you to check out the costs of all kinds of accommodation right across the UK.
Food & DrinkAs an International Student, you may be thinking that the UK only serves Fish & Chips or Roast Beef. If you were, you are ABSOLUTELY wrong!The UK is a multi-cultural society and a wide variety of foods is readily available - Chinese, Indian, Thai, American fast food, Italian - and many more. You will find well stocked supermarkets selling a huge range of fresh food as well as 'ready-meals'. You will also find the usual array of 'fast-food' outlets familiar around the world such as MacDonalds, KFC, Subway, Starbucks, Pizza Hut and may more.
TransportWhen coming to the UK, you will have several questions to ask -How do I get to the UK and where will I arrive ? How will I get from my point of arrival to my accommodation? How will I get from my accommodation to my University ? And of course, how much will it all cost ?
InsuranceBefore travelling to the UK it would be advisable to arrange insurance for the period of your stay. There are a number of specialist firms that offer insurance for students and costs vary depending on how much cover you take out. Expect to pay between £100 and £200 for 12 months cover. Take a look at out Insurance page for more information about where to buy.
Want to see examples of the costs other International Students have incurred whilst studying at a UK University?Here is a very handy tool. I love it! You can see (in the 'Student Profiles' tab) examples of the actual costs other International students have incurred whilst studying in the UK. When you read the Student Profiles, you will also see their interesting comments about such things as "Best thing about the UK", "What do you wish you had known before you arrived?", "What advice would you give to other students coming to the UK?" and many others fascinating insights. You can also use this tool to make your own budget and balance your expenditure with the funds you have available. Altogether a VERY handy tool. Make sure you take a look at THIS one!
MoneyWhilst on the subject of money, it's probably worth spending a little time considering the topic in general. How, for example will you transfer the money to pay for your Course fees? Do you need to open a bank account in the UK, and if so how ? How can you transfer funds from your bank account at home to your bank account in the UK?Click here to go to our Money page
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