Studying abroad is an enriching experience in both human and cultural terms. To make the most of your expatriate experienceIt’s important to find the university that matches your personal criteria, your professional ambitions and your budget.
Because from one country to the next – and even from one university to the next – the tuition fees vary considerably.
Rest assured, the quality of teaching is not always proportional to the cost of studies: some higher education establishments renowned for their academic excellence remain, financially speaking, quite affordable.
How to choose Universities that fit your budgetand how to finance your studies abroad ?Here’s an overview with Your Dream School.
Study abroad: the cheapest destinations
If you are unable to pay tuition fees high tuition fees but don’t want to compromise on the quality of your education, some destinations, such asScotlandScotland Quebec or the Netherlands are the best choice.
You’ll benefit from excellent academic standards at a very reasonable cost.
In fact, the Dutch government grants grant to European nationals universities in the Netherlands, reducing the cost of a full academic year (for a Bachelor in International Business at the Rotterdam School of Management for example) is reduced to €2,083 (instead of the €9,200 initially envisaged).In Scotlandthe cost of a year Bachelor is around €2,000/year, compared with €4,000 to €30,000/year, depending on the institution, for a Master’s program.
La Bourse SAAS (Student Awards Agency for Scotland) can cover cover up to 100% of tuition feesprovided, of course, that the student meets all the eligibility eligibility criteria and is a citizen of the European Union..Finally Quebec may be a good alternative for French students with a smaller budget.
En moyenne, une year of study in Quebec costs €5,600.
If you wish to study in CanadaIf you are interested in studying abroad, don’t hesitate to contact your local departmental or regional councils, which may be able to grant you a scholarship to help finance your stay abroad.
You should also be aware that some Canadian universities offer scholarships for international students but demand is high, and the few scholarships available are often reserved for the most promising profiles.
But there’s nothing to stop you from trying your luck!
School fees in Spain
The reputation for excellence of some Spanish universities crosses Spanish borders.
Popular with students from all over the world, these establishments are veritable cosmopolitan spaceswhich promote intellectual and cultural exchange and sharing.
But to enter these temples of knowledge, you need to be able to invest a few tens of thousands of euros each year.
A Bachelor’s year at IE University will cost you between €21,000 and €23,000/year depending on the program, compared with an average of €16,600/year at ESADE and €14,000/year to ESCP Europe for European students.
To help students to finance their studiesthese establishments provide scholarships for eligible profiles.
These grants – covering from 30% to 100% of the year’s tuition are awarded on the basis of social criteria, but often also on the basis of the student’s merit, academic results and involvement in the University. For more information on tuition fees at these higher education establishments, and on how to apply for financial aid, please visit the website of IE Universitythe ESCP Europeor ESADEin the “tuition fees and “financial aid”.The cost of studying in SwitzerlandThe renowned École Hôtelière de Lausanne (EHL) offers a Bachelor Degree in International Hospitality Management for CHF 20,000 to CHF 35,000/year (or €18,000 to €31,500, depending on the first, second or third year of study), and a Master’s program for CHF 24,000 (€21,600).As an institution of higher learning with an excellent international reputation (EHL is ranked No. 1 worldwide in its category), students may be awarded scholarships by their home countries.
EHL also awards scholarships to talented and promising students, depending on the funds available and the number of applicants.
United States and Australia: the most expensive destinations
The United States is a dream destination for many students.
However, this dream will only come true for some of them, as the cost of studying there is considerable.
In some private universities, this cost can reach €50,000/year, not including ancillary expenses (accommodation, food…).
But the American universities are not the only ones to be so expensive.
Australia is also an expensive destination: the cost of studies varies between AU$10,000 and AU$50,000/year (€6,000 and €36,000/year) and can reach AU$60,000 (almost €36,000/year) for medical or surgical studies.
If you’d like to enter the job market quickly, you can try out the following options >TAFE vocational institutesThese programs offer diplomas equivalent to the French CAP or BEP.
The cost of these courses – which last one or two years depending on the program – averages between AU$10,000 and AU$15,000 per year (i.e. between €6,000 and €10,000).
On the financial side: as part of a France/Australia exchange program, you only pay the tuition fees for your university in France.
It’s a great way to study in Australia, without breaking the bank.
If you are going to the United States or Australia as an individual, you should be aware that some universities offer a number of special courses. scholarships for highly talented international students.
Don’t forget to contact your regional or departmental councils, who can help you to finance your study trip.
Other ways to finance your studies abroad
In addition to the scholarships and grants to which you will be entitled (or not…), you should know that there are other ways of finance your studies.
Vous pouvez par exemple, décrocher un student job (inside or outside the university) or take out a student loan with advantageous conditions: low interest rate, possibility of repaying only after finding a job…
It should also be noted that the above prices only cover the tuition fees. tuition fees.
A cela s’ajoute encore le cost of living (accommodation, food, leisure activities, transport…), which can amount to several tens of thousands of euros per year, depending on the destination.Many universities offer an estimate of the total cost of a year’s study an estimate of the total cost of a year’s study (tuition and ancillary fees), to help you estimate the budget you’ll need to allocate to your studies.
Choosing your host university with Your Dream School
As you can see, there’s no shortage of options for studying abroad.
It’s just a question of finding the one that meets your personal and professional criteria, as well as your budget.
The Your Dream School team consists of international admission expertswith the sole aim of giving you the means to turn your dream into reality. study abroad project. Whether it’s helping you define the course of study best suited to your profile, drawing up a registration form, to help you enhance your CV or to prepare you for standard tests and admission oralsmembers of Your Dream School will guide you through the various stages leading to your integration into the prestigious establishment of your dreams.
Your Dream School means: tailor-made support, professionals who listen to you, a unique method, and 100% of our students admitted to a top-ranking university.
Don’t hesitate to Contact us if you have any questions or require further information.
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