{"id":18553,"date":"2023-09-15T21:53:30","date_gmt":"2023-09-15T11:53:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/experteducation.com\/bangladesh\/?p=18553"},"modified":"2023-12-01T17:56:05","modified_gmt":"2023-12-01T06:56:05","slug":"cost-of-living-in-the-uk-for-international-students","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/experteducation.com\/bangladesh\/blog\/international-students\/cost-of-living-in-the-uk-for-international-students\/","title":{"rendered":"How much does it cost to live in the United Kingdom as an international student?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Are you planning your career in a field that requires studying abroad? Many courses are available in the <\/span>UK for international students<\/span><\/a> to plan their career growth accordingly. The primary reason is that the UK allows international postgraduate students pursuing a <\/span>UK student visa<\/b> to reside in the UK for two years after their graduation. Student living costs can be quite high for international students. There are ample amounts of funding options and scholarships to help students pay for their utilities and bills.<\/span><\/p>\n

What is the cost of living in the United Kingdom as an International Student?<\/b><\/h2>\n
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  1. <\/b> Student Accommodation Charges: –\u00a0 <\/b>One of the biggest concerns of any international student is the accommodation charges which are usually one of the biggest items on their budget. The rent in the United Kingdom varies based on three things: – the location, the number of residents, and the requirements.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    The rent can typically cost about \u00a3418 per month. Similarly, going out may incur a cost of around \u00a346 per month.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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    1. Tuition Charges: – <\/b>Tuition charges can vary based on the study program a student wants to pursue. Courses such as humanities as well as social sciences can be comparatively cheaper than other courses. Moreover, in comparison to other countries, the UK has shorter course duration resulting in comparatively cheaper tuition fees.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      The charges will also vary based on where the international student is based. For instance, a student studying a course in London can incur \u00a31,334 per month for up to 9 months. At the same time, a student studying a course outside London can incur \u00a31,023 per month for up to 9 months.<\/span><\/p>\n

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      1. <\/b> \u00a0<\/span>Food and Utility Charges<\/b>: – Basic utilities include electricity, heating, cooling, garbage, water, laundry and internet services. The average expenditure on basic utilities can run from \u00a3160 to \u00a3170 per month. The average cost of internet services per year is \u00a327.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        International students may pay about \u00a3100 per month on average.<\/span><\/p>\n

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        1. <\/b> Transportation Charges: –\u00a0 <\/b>International students can choose to invest in a monthly pass to commute easily from one part of the city to the other. The cost of a monthly pass is about \u00a365.\u00a0 A one-way ticket via local transport can cost \u00a33 on average. A public bus ride costs \u00a31.50 per hour. The average transportation expenditure in London can cost about \u00a3190 per month.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          What are some of the ways through which international students can afford to study in the UK?<\/b><\/h3>\n