How Much does It Cost To Study Abroad For a Year?

How Much does It Cost To Study Abroad For a Year?

Are you looking to study abroad for a year? It can be expensive, but there are ways to reduce the cost. In this article, we will explore how much it costs to study abroad and some tips on how to save and make money.

Well technically there’s an expression that says time flies. Well, when it comes to studying abroad for a year there’s nothing more true than this. Before you know a year would have gone back and you are back in your home country thinking about the good old days you studied abroad.

Although studying abroad for a year can be a slightly scary idea, it can also be one of the best decisions you’ll ever make (or rather you’d have made up until that point).

There are alot of reasons why studying abroad for a year is wonderful and amazing, but the focus point will be that you’ll have a full year to get used to the academic system in the country you find yourself and to get intertwined or used to the culture and then to potentially feel at home in the country.

You’ll have quite an amount of time know where you’ll live and also get to know your surroundings and the people around you also. So there won’t be so much pressure on you to explore, you can know how your time will be spent and use it accordingly.

If you’d be studying in a country where their main language isn’t the same with your home country’s main language, being there for a full year will give you more time to engross yourself in the language, as well as also to get more opportunities to improve your language skills.

Although it can be difficult to be away from your home country and away from your friends for a full year, the benefits of studying abroad for a year almost certainly outweigh the setbacks. 

I’ll suggest you draw a pro and con chart to see if studying abroad for a year is a good and right decision for you.

If you are convinced that studying abroad for a year is a good choice and something worth pursuing, then you should go ahead.

Average Cost Of Studying Abroad For 1 Year

Well studying abroad for a year differs from country to country. I’ll help you with the average cost of living abroad for a year.

ASIA

Asia is a destination for language learning, as classes are offered in English language also that also enables students to earn college credits while exploring their local custom and culture even outside of the classroom.

CHINA

The average cost of studying abroad in China for a year is;

The average monthly cost of living (with rent) – $800 – $1700

Average cost of a semester (without housing) – $2,000 – $7,000

Average cost of a semester (with housing) – $7,500 – $12,000

So the average cost of study for a year will be about;

$4000 – $14,000 (without housing) and

$15,000 – $24,000 (with housing)

JAPAN

The average cost of studying abroad in Japan for a year is;

Average monthly cost of living (with rent) – $1500 – $2,200

Average cost of a semester (without housing) – $500 – $2,500

Average cost of a semester (with housing) – $20,000 – $25,000

So the average cost for a year will be about;

$1000 – $5000 (without housing) and 

$40,000 – $50,000 (with housing)

EUROPE

Europe is by far the most popular destination for foreign students. Europe as a region is the top of the list when it comes to studying abroad list.

ITALY

The average cost of studying abroad in Italy for a year is;

 The average monthly cost of living (with rent) $850 – $1200

The average cost of a semester (without housing) $1500 – $6000

Average cost of a semester (with housing) $15,000 – $19,000

So the average cost of study for a year will be about;

$3000 – $12000 (without housing) and

$30,000 – $38,000 (with housing)

SPAIN

The average cost of studying abroad in Spain for a year is;

 Average monthly cost of living (with rent) $1,100  – $1,500

The average cost of a semester (without housing) $1,500 – $5,500

Average cost of a semester (with housing) $10,500 – $13,000

So the average cost of study for a year will be about;

$3,000 – $11,000 (without housing) and

$21,000 – $26,000 (with housing)

FRANCE

The average cost of studying abroad in France for a year is;

 Average monthly cost of living (with rent) $1,300 – $1,900

The average cost of a semester (without housing) $2,000 – $7,000

Average cost of a semester (with housing) $12,000 – $17,000

So the average cost of study for a year will be about;

$4,000 – $14,000 (without housing) and

$24,000 – $34,000 (with housing)

OCEANIA

When we talk about Oceania we are talking about countries like Australia, New Zealand and smaller destinations like Fiji, Tuvalu and Papua New Guinea.

AUSTRALIA

The average cost of studying abroad in Australia for a year is;

Average monthly cost of living (with rent) $1,400 – $2,500

Average cost of a semester (without housing) $10,000 – $13,000

Average cost of a semester (with housing) $15,000 – $19,500

So the average cost of study for a year will be about;

$20,000 – $26,000 (without housing) and

$30,000 – $39,000 (with housing)

NEW ZEALAND

Average monthly cost of living (with rent) $1,450 – $1,850

Average cost of a semester (without housing) $8,000 – $12,500

Average cost of a semester (with housing) $13,500 – $18,000

So the average cost of study for a year will be about;

$16,000 – $25,000 (without housing) and

$27,000 – $36,000 (with housing)

NOTE; Other costs such as visa processing and flight tickets are not included in these costs.

Courses You Can Study For a Year;

  • Diploma in Computer Application
  • Diploma in Banking
  • Diploma in Medical Lab Technology (DMLT)
  • Diploma in Business Management
  • Diploma in Advertising
  • Diploma in Nursing
  • Diploma in Child Health
  • Diploma in Physiotherapy

In most cases studying a course for a year would require you to do a diploma in that course. Critically go through your options and pick what’s best for you.

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