A clear budget helps you choose the right program and prepare your financial documents for the visa.
What to include
- Tuition fees for every year of the program
- Accommodation and utilities
- Food, transport and phone
- Health insurance
- Visa and application fees
- Flights and initial set-up costs
Ways to reduce costs
Consider shorter programs, foundation or diploma pathways, twinning programs that start at home, and scholarships. Some destinations also have much lower living costs than others.
Keep a buffer
Exchange rates and prices change. Keep some extra funds for emergencies and the first few weeks after arrival.
Ask a counsellor for current fee sheets for the programs you are considering.