Overview

Going for an overseas study and gaining knowledge at a global platform is one of the most effective paths of self-enlightenment. Among all the countries, the UK being the most eligible country to study has always been the choice of students in every way. 

UK - the Queen’s land is a land of knowledge and a sea of opportunities. Living and studying in the UK is an experience to be taken once in a lifetime. The best part of living in the UK is that it is comparatively inexpensive and comfortable for a student coming from different backgrounds and countries. 

Let’s see here how is it to live and study in the UK?

To live in the UK, you need to shell out approximately 1,131 GBP per month, which sums up to 9,207 for 9 months if you plan to live outside London. However, when we think of London – the capital city of the United Kingdom then expenses to be taken into consideration are 1,334 GBP per month and for 9 months, the total expense would be 12,006 GBP 9 months. These amounts include the entire living cost; to be precise it includes accommodation, food, travel, and daily personal expenses. The amounts are always mentioned for 9 months and that is surprising, right

But the reason is in the UK students have 2 long breaks during their academic year which are Summer (July to September) and Winter (December) breaks, 2 months and one month respectively hence the actual stay is for 9 months in a year. The summer break is for 2 months as students are allowed to do summer jobs. 

The next big tasks for you will be where to live and how to find accommodation. Remember the accommodation you choose is going to be your home for the next 1 or 2 years hence the feel at home environment is necessary. Various trusted websites provide you with information about private accommodation, scroll, check and book. Some of the trusted websites are – right move student, Unite student, studentpad.co.uk, and amber. The average accommodation rent is usually 150 GBP per week.  

The best option anytime and always is to book through university and stay in on-campus accommodation, Most of the universities provide university accommodation which is in the university campus, it is cheaper and students friendly for international students. Universities provide accommodation on a first come first serve basis hence it is best to start your search in advance and be ready when the universities open up. You need to pay a deposit somewhere between 150 to 500 GBP.

During your stay for education purposes to survive in the UK, it is advisable to work part-time while you are studying which will allow you to shell out some money for your personal use and to have some fun time, you cannot be completely dependent on your family members or sponsor. Most of the universities allow you to work part-time up to 20 hours maximum per week during the term – time without hampering your academic schedule. The jobs that you can take up are survival jobs, which means you, do them only to survive through your monetary expenses.You can get paid somewhere between 7 GBP to 12 GBP per hour.

Do international students get accommodation easily?

Yes, getting accommodation is easy if we start searching in advance. Also, a number of vacancies are more if you apply beforehand.

Do I need to apply for university accommodation while applying for a course?

You can apply for university accommodation as soon as you accept the offer, but this differs from university to university. It is also not required that you remain in university housing.

Is university accommodation cheaper than private accommodation?

University accommodation is slightly cheaper but it also depends upon the type of halls you select. University accommodations provide us with extra amenities like laundry, common hall, cafeteria, etc.

Living the cost in London city is cheaper or outside London city?

Living cost outside London City is comparatively cheaper than in London city. As London is the financial hub it is expensive.

Do universities provide in-campus survival jobs?

Yes, universities also provide survival jobs for students in departments like

  • Administration
  • IT Support
  • Hospitality
  • Library Work
  • Accommodation Assistance 
  • Student Content Creation
  • Academic Assistance

Conclusion

Thus, the average monthly expenses in the UK for international students can be around GBP 900 to GBP 1500. On average, studying in the UK can cost a student anywhere between INR 19 lakhs to INR 39 lakhs, depending on the course and the location where one is studying. An Indian student living in the UK must show that they can afford approximately at least Rs. 1 Lakh per month for a Tier 4 visa. The cost of living is higher in South East England and London as compared to the other parts of England and Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Hence, studying at Oxford University, Imperial University, and University College London (UCL) proves to be more expensive than Cardiff, Leicester, and Nottingham.

Preparing a budget for all the expenses can help one manage the Cost Of Living In UK For Indian Students. Students can work part-time jobs and earn around GBP 10 to 12 per hour to manage their expenses and use public transport for travel. Shopping for clothes and other household items can cost about 100 GBP per month. If a student is going to use public transport frequently, they should opt for a travel card that offers certain discounts to students, such as a railcard or an oyster card.

All these tips can help the students make their study abroad affordable. H&H Global education can help you study in the UK. It can help you find the best colleges and courses in the United Kingdom to guide you throughout the admission process.

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