The most affordable and expensive countries for students

The cost of living and education in the country in which you intend to study is one of the most important factors when making a decision. Even if you manage to get a scholarship that covers the full tuition fees, in many universities you will have to pay the day-to-day expenses yourself, and in this case the difference between Poland and Sweden becomes quite noticeable.In this article, we will tell you about the most affordable and most expensive countries for foreign students.

The most accessible countries

1. Malaysia

Despite the fact that Russian students are fewknow about education in this country, Malaysian students can offer very high quality education at affordable prices, especially suitable for those who for one reason or another are interested in the Asian region. The capital of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, even became the leader in the world ranking of the most attractive student cities, compiled by QS. According to experts, for a comfortable life in one of the major cities of the country, students will need about $ 3,500-4,500.The average university tuition is $ 4,000, but there are a significant number of cheaper programs. The best of Malaysian universities - the University of Malaya - is ranked 133 in the QS rankings.

2. Argentina

Argentina is deservedly considered one of the most beautiful countries in Latin America, and its capital, Buenos Aires, is often called “Latin AmericanParis ". Traveling to almost the other end of the world is usually associated with significant expenses, but studying in this country is quite affordable. A student will need about $ 5,000 a year to pay for his day-to-day expenses, and about the same costs to study at private universities. State educational institutions are usually free of charge.

3. Germany

Despite the fact that the cost of living in Germany is significantly higher than in Asia or Latin America, studying here can bequite attractive from a financial point of view. First, most German universities providefree education even for foreign students (or tuition fees are symbolic). Secondly, the German government is quite generous in distributing scholarships that cover (in whole or in part) the daily expenses of students. For example, a year of living in Germany will cost the average student about 9,000 euros, but this amount is almost entirely covered by state scholarships that are given to the most talented applicants.

4. Poland

Studying in Poland may seem especially attractive for Russian students - territorial proximity allows you to save on tickets and see family and friends more often. Students will need about 7,000 euros per year to pay for room, board and transport. Tuition will cost you an average of 2,000-3,000 euros per year, but the Polish government and universities provide a fairly significant number of scholarships, especially for those who study in Polish.

5. Norway

Surprisingly, one of the richest and, as a consequence, the most expensive countries in the world still managed to enter our rating- the thing is that Norwegian universities do not charge tuition fees from either local or foreign students. Moreover, a significant number of programs do not require knowledge of the Norwegian language, so knowledge of English is enough to study in the country. However, the cost of accommodation, food and transport can be quite significant - on average around 13,500 euros. Some students, however, can apply for scholarships.

Most expensive countries

1. Australia

Australian universities are still relatively unknown in Russia - nevertheless, it is this country that is the most expensive for foreign students: on average, for a year of study here you will have to pay $ 38,000 - $ 25,000 for tuition fees and $ 13,000 for everyday expenses. Australian universities have a good reputation, but rarely occupy the first positions in world rankings - such serious costs are primarily associated with a high level oflife in the country.

2. USA

The high position of the USA in the ranking is not surprising: it is in this country that most of the best universities in the world are located, including such high-profilenames like Harvard, Princeton and MIT. Students will need an average of $ 35,000 per year to pay tuition and living expenses, and studying at one of the leading universities can result in almost double the amount: some programs cost more than $ 50,000 a year, and the cost of living in the largest cities is quitegreat.

3. Great Britain

The third position is occupied by another recognized world leader in the field of university education.$ 30,000 is the average cost of a year of study in the UK, including accommodation.It should be understood that studying at Oxford or at one of the London universities, of course, will be much more expensive. However, this situation is unlikely to surprise anyone - British universities are known all over the world, so the investment may be quite justified.