In fact, the cost of studying in Britain is compared according to the consumption of different schools and cities, and the actual situation is very different. The same subject, in different cities and universities, the cost gap can be doubled or even more. The numerical range of 300,000-500,000 is relatively wide, which can be said to have certain reference significance, basically within this range.
The biggest difference in the cost of studying in Britain is: greater London and other regions. First, Imperial College, UCL, London Economics, these G5 famous schools are not cheap. In addition to academic rankings, tuition fees are also among the best in the UK 100 university rankings. Take the master of science and engineering as an example. The tuition fee for some subjects is as high as 33,000-45,000 pounds a year. The average undergraduate tuition is above 25,000 pounds (per year), or even higher. Ph.D. is relatively better, because after all, you can study for a Ph.D. at the highest institution of higher learning and have the opportunity to apply for a scholarship. However, there are also some ordinary universities in London, which rank relatively low, and the tuition fees for international students are much cheaper.
Second, whether it is a prestigious school or an ordinary university in London, the only difference is tuition. The cost of living is one of the highest in Britain and even Europe. The basic expenses of accommodation, transportation, life, active/passive entertainment consumption in London are much higher than those in other non-London cities. Take accommodation as an example. Whether living in a student apartment or sharing with classmates, the average weekly rent is around 280-400 pounds. According to the geographical location of the university (outside the Fifth Ring Road in London), the accommodation fee will be lower. At the same time, transportation is another expense. Because London's campuses are scattered, it is very likely that the subway will be needed as a means of transportation after choosing a place of residence between cost performance and location. Although it is not much at a time, it is close to five figures when converted into RMB in one year. Buying food and cooking is not the biggest expense in life, and London can also find a good and cheap market. Entertainment consumption, such as restaurants, bars, KTV and so on, is relatively high. When the hotel checks out, the bill you will see is the total price of the dishes ordered after consumption+15%. 100 pound of food, the final bill will be 1 15 pound. Some high-end restaurants will charge 17.5%-20% service fee (it's embarrassing not to give it).
Then compare other cities in Britain, whether it is Oxford and Cambridge, the highest institution of learning, or the cities where the upstream famous schools are located, such as Manchester, Newcastle, Liverpool, Leeds and so on. The cost of living in these cities is much lower than that in London. First of all, compared with accommodation, most of the prices are 140-280 (per week). Calculated at 220 pounds per week, it will save 30%-40% compared with London. Moreover, both the living environment and the geographical location are very good, because the characteristics of such universities (city universities) are clustered together, most of the teaching buildings are in the city center or urban areas, and most of the dormitories are 3-20 minutes' walk from the teaching buildings, which will not generate additional expenses. The cost of eating is low, and the weekly 100 pound can certainly be met if it is saved. The tuition fees of these institutions of higher learning are cheaper than G5, but the tuition fees vary greatly due to different disciplines. The overall average master's tuition is between 24,000 and 35,000, and the undergraduate course is basically between1.9-28,000.
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In Britain, foreign students are allowed to do odd jobs in their spare time, usually within 20 hours a week. With the help of work, students can be completely self-sufficient in basic living expenses, even including social entertainment expenses. A few people can also save travel, air tickets and other expenses.
So the cost of studying in Britain for one year probably depends on more than one main factor. If you study in a famous school such as G5, the tuition and accommodation alone will cost more than 500,000 yuan. If you consider your own needs and conditions, plus work-study programs, the overall cost can be kept at around 300,000, or even lower.