1. Overview of European countries Studying in Europe, the destination countries are basically divided into these categories: the first category is Britain and Western Europe (Netherlands, Belgium, France and Germany). The second category is Northern Europe (Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland). The third category is southern Europe (Italy, Spain, Portugal). Through the comparison of economic development/market activity: Britain = Western Europe > Northern Europe > Southern Europe, according to the comparison of study abroad expenses: Britain > Western Europe = Northern Europe > Southern Europe. For such an overall result, we will analyze it one by one to see if the cost of studying abroad is roughly the same.
Introduction of European countries suitable for studying abroad 1. study in Britain
As one of the most expensive countries in the world, the cost of studying in Britain is comparable to that in the United States. The average annual tuition fee for British overseas students studying in the UK is around10.5 million pounds, which is about RMB10.3 million yuan. In terms of living expenses, London 1265 pounds/month; The non-London area is about 65438+0,065,438+0.5 lbs/month, and the annual living expenses are about 65438+0.2 million RMB. Therefore, it is estimated that the annual tuition and living expenses for studying in the UK are around 250,000 RMB. This expense is a heavy economic burden for ordinary families in China.
Step 2 study in western Europe
In western Europe, we mean the Netherlands, Switzerland, France and Germany.
(1) Studying in the Netherlands:
The official currency of the Netherlands is the euro, and the cost of living in the Netherlands is in the middle and upper reaches of the EU countries. The living expenses of working-class students in the Netherlands, including food, clothing, housing, transportation and other expenses, are about 6,543.8+0,000 euros (about 75,000-80,000 RMB, and 654.38+0 euros is about 7.5-8.0 yuan RMB) every year. The tuition fee of Dutch universities is about 12000 euros per year-about 18000 euros. Therefore, the annual cost of studying in the Netherlands is about 6.5438+0.8 million RMB.
(2) Studying in Switzerland:
Switzerland has the highest cost of living among continental European countries. The official currency of Switzerland is the Swiss franc. The living expenses of students from working families in Switzerland, including food, clothing, housing and transportation, are about 65,438+00-65,438+02 million RMB per year. Although the cost of living in Switzerland is relatively high, public universities in Switzerland are free of tuition, and only charge a registration fee of about 1000 Swiss francs (about 6000-7000 RMB) every year. Therefore, in general, the annual expenditure for studying in Switzerland is 1.3 million RMB.
(3) Studying in Germany:
The cost of living in Germany is at a medium level among EU countries. For the living expenses of German working-class students, including food, clothing, housing and transportation, it costs about 8,000-9,000 euros (about 65-70,000 RMB) every year. German public universities are basically free of tuition fees, and only charge a registration fee of several hundred euros every year. However, since 20 17, universities in Baden-Wü rttemberg (including Heidelberg University, Karlsruhe University of Technology, Konstanz University, Mannheim University, Freiburg University, Stuttgart University, Hornheim University, Tubingen University and university of ulm) began to charge 3,000 euros a year. The average annual cost of studying in Germany is about 654.38 million RMB.
(4) Studying in France:
Due to the welfare policies provided by the French government to international students, such as housing subsidies, the cost of living in France is lower than the average level in EU countries. The living expenses of German working-class students, including food, clothing, housing and transportation, cost about 7000-8000 euros (about 60-70 thousand RMB) every year. French universities are mainly divided into four types: public comprehensive universities, engineering schools, higher business schools and art colleges. French public comprehensive universities will charge tuition fees for non-EU students from next year, but the tuition fees are not high, and they need 2000-3000 euros per year. Engineering schools and higher business schools charge tuition fees. The annual tuition of engineering schools ranges from 8000 euros to 65438 euros +02000 euros, and the tuition of higher business schools ranges from 65438 euros +02000 euros to 20000 euros. The average cost of studying in France for one year is about 6.5438+0.5 million RMB.
Step 3 study in northern Europe
There are many famous universities in the five Nordic countries: karolinska institutet in Sweden, as the winner of the Nobel Prize in Medicine, ranks 40th in the latest Times World University Ranking, which is an academic hall in the hearts of many medical workers; In addition, well-known comprehensive universities in the five Nordic countries include Helsinki University in Finland, Uppsala University in Sweden, Copenhagen University in Denmark, Lund University in Sweden, Oslo University in Norway, Stockholm University in Sweden, Aarhus University in Denmark, Gothenburg University in Sweden, Bergen University in Norway, and Iceland University.
The cost of living in the five Nordic countries is higher than the average level of the EU countries. For the living expenses of working-class students in northern Europe, including food, clothing, housing and transportation, it costs about 70,000-80,000 RMB per year. At present, among the five Nordic countries, universities in Norway and Iceland still implement the tuition-free policy for students from non-EU countries, and the cost-effectiveness of studying abroad is very high. Universities in Finland, Sweden and Denmark have begun to charge tuition fees for non-EU students, and the annual tuition fee is about 8,000-13,000 euros. Therefore, on average, it costs about 654.38 million RMB to study in Northern Europe for one year.
4. Studying in Southern Europe
The most popular country for studying abroad in southern Europe is Italy. There are many universities with a long history in Italy, such as the University of Bologna, which is the first university in the world. Others such as Rome University, bocconi University of Commerce, Milan Polytechnic University, Milan University, Turin University, Turin Polytechnic University, Padua University, Pisa University, etc. Italy's official currency is the euro, and the cost of living is relatively low in EU countries. The living expenses of Italian working-class students, including food, clothing, housing and transportation, need about 6,000 euros (about 50,000-60,000 RMB) every year. Tuition fees in Italy are low, and universities are heavily subsidized by the government, and the annual tuition fee is only about 3,000-4,000 euros. Therefore, studying in Italy costs about 80,000 RMB a year.
In addition, as a southern European country, Spain is also a popular destination for studying abroad. The cost of living in Spain is also at a low level among EU countries. For the living expenses of Spanish working-class students, including food, clothing, housing and transportation, it costs about 6,000 euros (about 50,000-60,000 RMB) every year. Tuition fees in Spain are low, and universities are also heavily funded by the government. The annual tuition fee is only about 4,000 euros. Therefore, if you go to study in Spain, the cost of studying abroad for one year is roughly 80,000 RMB.