Costs and Living Expenses

Study Abroad Expenses

Planning for your study abroad needs and then managing your financial affairs are key to living comfortably as an overseas student.  Typical costs for living expenses and tuition fees costs are provided below, along with a few tips to help manage your financial needs.

UK Expenses
Tuition Fees

Tuition fees vary by university and by course in the UK and typically cost between £10,000 ($12,700) and £25,000 ($31,750) per year for undergraduate courses, and £15,000 ($19,000) to £25,000 ($31,750) for postgraduate courses.  Some specialised courses will have a higher tuition fee.

Payment of tuition fees is made at the beginning of each academic year, with some universities accepting fees on a termly basis.  You may be eligible for a scholarship at your university or from other scholarship fund organisations.  Our advisors will provide you with information on available scholarships and they will help you to complete application forms.

Living Expenses

Living expenses include housing, food, transportation, and communication cost per month.  They do not include tuition fees.  These costs will vary according to your own personal needs, however The UK Government indicates that a typical student will need:

  • £1,265 ($1,600) per month if you live in London for, and
  • £1,015 ($1,290) per month if you live outside London
Currency and banking

The currency in the UK in the Pound Sterling (GBP).  Tuition fees can be made using the Pound and living expenses including daily purchases are made using the Pound.  For daily purchases you can use notes, coins, and in most cases debit cards or credit cards.  You can also set up online banking and mobile money and withdraw cash from an ATM.

Opening a bank account in the UK is relatively easy and most banks are happy to help you get started.  As a study abroad student, you will usually need:

  • your passport
  • proof of enrollment at your university
  • proof of your address in the UK and at home
Dubai Expenses
Tuition Fees

Tuition fees vary by university and by course in Dubai and typically cost between $15,000 and $17,000 per year for undergraduate courses, and $25,000 to $30,000 for postgraduate full course fees. 

Payment of tuition fees is made at the beginning of each academic year, with some universities accepting fees on a termly basis.  You may be eligible for a scholarship at your university or from other scholarship fund organisations.  Our advisors will provide you with information on available scholarships and they will help you to complete application forms.

Living Expenses

Living expenses include housing, food, transportation, and communication cost per month.  They do not include tuition fees.  These costs will vary according to your own personal needs, however a typical student will need about AED5,000 ($1,370) per month.

Currency and banking

The currency in the UAE in the UAE Dirham (AED), which is pegged to the US Dollar at 3.67 AED/USD.  Tuition fees can be made using the Dirham or US dollars, and living expenses including daily purchases are made using the Dirham.  For these daily purchases you can use notes, coins, and in most cases debit cards or credit cards.  You can also set up online banking and mobile money and withdraw cash from an ATM.

Opening a bank account in the UAE is relatively easy and most banks are happy to help you get started.  As a study abroad student, you will usually need:

  • your passport
  • proof of enrollment at your university
  • proof of your address in the UAE and at home
Mauritius Expenses
Tuition Fees

Tuition fees vary by university and by course in Mauritius and typically cost between MUR 190,000 ($4,400) and MUR 230,000 ($5,300) per year for undergraduate courses, and MUR 220,000 ($5,090) to MUR 240,000 ($5,555) for postgraduate full course fees. 

Payment of tuition fees is made at the beginning of each academic year, with some universities accepting fees on a termly basis.  You may be eligible for a scholarship at your university or from other scholarship fund organisations.  Our advisors will provide you with information on available scholarships and they will help you to complete application forms.

Living Expenses

Living expenses include housing, food, transportation, and communication costs.  They do not include tuition fees.  These costs will vary according to your own personal needs, however a typical student will need about MUR 50,000 ($1,200) per month.

Currency and banking

The currency in Mauritius in the Mauritian Rupee (MUR).  Tuition fees and living expenses including daily purchases are made using the Rupee.  For daily purchases you can use notes, coins, and in most cases debit cards or credit cards.  You can also set up online banking and withdraw cash from an ATM.

Opening a bank account in Mauritius is relatively easy and most banks are happy to help you get started.

Ghana Expenses
Tuition Fees

Tuition fees at Lancaster University Ghana are $7,000 per year for the Foundation Programme and $9,000 per year for undergraduate programmes. Scholarships and other discounts are available. The EMBA course fees are $22,000 for the full course.

Payment of tuition fees is made at the beginning of each academic year, with provisions for accepting fees on a termly basis.  You may be eligible for a scholarship at your university or from other scholarship fund organisations.  Our advisors will provide you with information on available scholarships and they will help you to complete application forms.

Living Expenses

Living expenses include housing, food, transportation, and communication costs.  They do not include tuition fees.  These costs will vary according to your own personal needs, however a typical student will need about GHS 8,000 ($1,100) per month.

Currency and banking

The currency in Ghana is the Ghana Cedi (GHS).  Tuition fees and living expenses including daily purchases are made using the Cedi or US dollar.  For daily purchases you can use notes, coins, and in most cases debit cards or credit cards.  You can also set up online banking and withdraw cash from an ATM.

Opening a bank account in Ghana is relatively easy and most banks are happy to help you get started.

Cyprus Expenses
Tuition Fees

Tuition fees at the University of Nicosia are about €9,300 per year for the undergraduate courses,  and €14,000 per year for postgraduate courses. Clinical course fees are higher.  Scholarships and other discounts are available.

Payment of tuition fees is made at the beginning of each academic year, with provisions for accepting fees on a termly basis.  You may be eligible for a scholarship at your university or from other scholarship fund organisations.  Our advisors will provide you with information on available scholarships and they will help you to complete application forms.

Living Expenses

Living expenses include housing, food, transportation, and communication costs.  They do not include tuition fees.  These costs will vary according to your own personal needs, however a typical student will need about €1,100 per month.

Currency and banking

The currency in Cyprus is the Euro (€).  Tuition fees and living expenses including daily purchases are made using the Euro.  For daily purchases you can use notes, coins, and in most cases debit cards or credit cards.  You can also set up online banking and withdraw cash from an ATM.

Opening a bank account in Cyprus is relatively easy and most banks are happy to help you get started.