Tips to Manage Cost of Living and Studying in the UK

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Tips to Manage Cost ofLiving and Studying in the
UK
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Tips to Manage Cost ofLiving and Studying in the
UK

• Studying abroad is a life-changing but confusing
  process. The United Kingdom is a popular
  destination for international students to study
  at globally recognized universities. Studying in
  a different country can be a lifetime experience
  for international students. However, it can cost
  you a good number of pennies and time. However,
  an efficient and organized budget plan can help
  you manage your living expenses more effectively.
  As a result, before departing your home country
  ensure that you consider expenses like
  accommodation, food, health insurance,
  entertainment and travel along with your tuition
  fee while calculating your total expenses in the
  United Kingdom.
• Moreover, living expenses in the UK vary on the
  basis of an individual's lifestyle and personal
  circumstances. At the very beginning,
  international students should start out
  calculating the costs that they will have to bear
  during their study period. Lets take a look at
  each of the costs and the ways to manage those
  while living in the UK.

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1. You Can Arrange Central Scholarship or Funding

• Tuition fees at UK universities largely depend on
  the institution and course youve enrolled in. In
  the UK, there are many high-ranking universities
  and colleges with their own fees and structures.
  Additionally, the fees also depend on where your
  university is located because there are different
  rules for England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and
  Wales. The fee also depends on students level of
  degree.
• The most common way to reduce your tuition fees
  is to get a scholarship or funding from their
  university. UK universities offer a large number
  of scholarships for both local and international
  students. We recommend looking at national-level
  scholarships to find open scholarships. Your
  community and school are a good starting point to
  look for them as well. Your guidance counsellor
  or anyone designated to help graduating seniors
  can provide you with several scholarships
  available for seniors. You may also contact the
  Universities representatives. Most of the
  information you may also get on the University
  website.

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• The scholarships are
• Commonwealth Scholarship
• Rhodes Scholarship
• Fulbright Scholarship
• The Chevening Scholarship
• The Global Study Awards
• The Royal Society Grants
• Gates Cambridge

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2. How to Reduce Your Accommodation Costs

• In the UK the accommodation costs vary on a large
  scale. Most UK universities offer on campus
  accommodation facilities called the Halls of
  Residence to international students. These can be
  self-catered or full board. Moreover, cities like
  London and Manchester are costlier than small
  cities and towns.
• In the UK, international students can live either
  in their university dorms or residences or go for
  private or shared apartments. As most UK
  universities offer accommodation for
  international students, it should be the most
  preferred and financially beneficial option for
  them. In addition, living on-campus residency
  will add conveniences for students as their
  universities are just a walking distance away.
  This is how they can save their transportation
  costs. At the beginning you might need to share
  your room with a roommate but if you get lucky
  youll get a separate room with an attached
  bathroom soon. Additionally, various universities
  include food, utility and other costs which
  reduces the cost to some extent and brings down
  your extra hassles.
• On the other hand, students who can afford to
  live in private apartments can live outside the
  campus. They will experience and enjoy privacy in
  their days in the UK. Also, if students rent an
  apartment with their friends or mates it will
  reduce their costs and give them the exposure to
  meet new people and allow them to socialize with
  other people.

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• Average accommodation in the UK is

Average Monthly Costs Mega Cities (UK) Small Cities (UK)
University Residence 700- 800 500-550
Private Housing 800- 900 500- 600
Utility Bills 45- 50 40- 50
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3. Reduce Transport Cost

• After finalizing your accommodation the first
  thing will come to your mind is how to lessen
  your transport costs because it is the second
  most important cost to consider in your monthly
  budget. Transport costs also vary from city to
  city and the mood of transport youll use is
  similar to the accommodation costs. Those who
  live on campus can go to the campus by walking or
  cycling.
• Moreover, in the UK buses and trains are the most
  common and affordable mood transport for most of
  the foreign students. The best way to reduce your
  bus or train fare is to buy a monthly bus or rail
  card. Using travel cards for intercity is also
  something students should definitely take
  advantage of if they wish to save money in the
  longer run. An overview of the average transport
  costs based on some UK cities
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City Name Monthly Average Costs
London 55- 60
Manchester 45- 50
Liverpool 45- 50
Birmingham 45-50
Leeds 40-50
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4. Food Costs in the UK

• International students who opt for an on-campus
  accommodation do not need to pay for their food
  costs or if they need to pay the amount is very
  little. On the contrary, those who privately rent
  apartments need to bear all their food related
  expenses. Grocery cards are highly beneficial to
  manage your food expenses in an organized way.
  International students should go through a deep
  research from locals nearby to get useful
  insights related to grocery items, daily or
  weekly meal plans etc. The list of staples of
  grocery items with their cost and other details

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Item Quantity Price
Bread 1 pack 0.71
Milk 1.13 L 0.81
Eggs 6 1.51
Chicken 300 g 1.57
Rice 1 KG 1.51
Cooking Oil 1 liter 1.11
Water 1.5 L 0.81
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5. EntertainmentCosts in the UK

• Students need to include their entertainment cost
  while calculating their total while living in the
  UK because it will be impossible to live without
  it. You need an outlet other than studies to keep
  yourself busy as youll be away from friends and
  family. In addition, internet, cell phone, TV,
  and related costs will also fall under the
  entertainment category and should be included in
  your monthly budget. Youll find various
  discounts and offers from your service providers.

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• In the end, miscellaneous expenses are really
  important in the UK. Some extra expenses apart
  from food, accommodation and transport will
  always be available. You can start making your
  plan from now on since you have got an idea of
  costs of living and studying in the United
  Kingdom.

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