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How much does it cost to study abroad?
One of the first questions students and parents ask is this: But how much does it cost to study abroad?
Study abroad: planning costs and creating the necessary budget
To live such an important and enriching experience is certainly a significant plus for the personal and professional training of any boy/girl, but one must always come to terms with reality and understand how much this choice can burden the budget.
In this article I want to provide some clarity, to define some points, dispel some myths and allow you to honestly consider whether you should go abroad.
[And by the way, remember, if you have any doubts or questions, you can contact me without obligation by clicking here.]If you think studying at a foreign university is for granted more expensive than studying at an Italian one, you are wrong.
There are two main questions that the student/student must try to answer:
- I would like to attend a course of study Within the European Union or outside the EU, for example, in America?
- I would prefer a public university or a private one?
Once the type of university and the location in which the boy/girl would like to pursue education is defined (my professional figure helps with this very thing, to enable families to make the best choice of studies based on the expectations, goals and needs of each student/student: https://www.katjaiuorio.it/servizi/), it is essential to start building the budget.
First of all, keep in mind that on sites of foreign universities you will find, almost always, the section "Tuition&Fees", which includes various indications of annual fees and several additional cost items, as well as housing costs ("Accommodation"), the average cost of living in that particular country and, even, in individual cities.
To get a sense of how much it can cost to study abroad, take a sheet of paper and start listing these 5 items:
1.Application and attendance fees ("Tuition and Fees").
This is the "direct cost" of college, the amount of which varies depending on the academic program chosen. In some cases, colleges charge "comprehensive fees," called "Comprehensive Fees," which also incorporate the cost of registration and attendance, as well as room and board.
2.Room and board.
Needless to say, costs change depending on the plan you choose within the campis. Consider that in case the university does not provide this service, you will still have to include costs for room and board in your budget.
3.Teaching materials.
On average, for a 4-year course of study at a public college in the U.S., the cost is around $1,300. Just to give you an idea. But we certainly cannot generalize: every course and every university has different costs related to the provision of study materials.
4.Miscellaneous and personal expenses.
These are all those costs related to daily living: smartphone charging, laundry, snack breaks, social life, just to name a few.
5.Transportation.
Not only in terms of flights home, but also the cost of public transportation that you use in the country you have chosen for your studies. Obviously if you opt for a non-European destination (Canada, the U.S., Australia and so on), the amount of money you have to budget is definitely not so negligible.
In the sixth chapter of my book "Students all over the world" I also report some country-by-country cost examples.
Scholarships for study abroad
True, scholarships make it possible to make the course of study more sustainable: in fact, it is no coincidence that many universities, as well as private foundations related to universities, provide scholarships with the aim of facilitating attendance for many students/students.
My advice, however, is to disregard the scholarship as the main solution for two basic reasons:
- Access to the study broadside is decreed, almost always, AFTER admission, so when the choice has already been made.
- Awarding a scholarship is anything but quick and easy.
If you think it would be useful for me to help guide you in choosing a study abroad path, understand what it entails, and build the necessary budget together, you can schedule a free cognitive call or write to me for more information: https://www.katjaiuorio.it/contatti/
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