1. Accommodation fee

If you live in a dormitory or an apartment, you will generally be charged on a weekly basis. A year is basically divided into 52 weeks. You can pay part of the tuition and living expenses first, and the rest can be paid before the specified date.

Accommodation costs are very affordable. The cheapest one is 120 pounds a week, and if it is more expensive, a meal may be included. It will be about 20 cheaper in Scotland, the cheapest place in non-urban London is 150 pounds, and UCL is 180 pounds a week. Taking the mid-range calculation, it's about 130 pounds per person per week.

If you live in a school or an apartment, water, electricity and internet are all included, with no additional charges.

It will be cheaper if you rent a house by yourself, but it will be more troublesome. If several students rent a flat or house together, the weekly cost for each person will be about 100 pounds, plus Water, electricity and electricity network, generally not more than 120 pounds.

This price is enough to live in a relatively satisfactory house. The trouble is that you need to pay for the water, electricity and network yourself, and you also have to deal with the inspection by the agency. It's even cheaper in remote villages, it only costs 80 pounds a week, and it's a big house.

2. Food expenses

Similar to accommodation expenses, food consumption also varies from person to person. If you are not comfortable with Western dining methods, you can cook your own meals, which not only saves money, but is also a great way to socialize.

Students in the UK often make friends through dinner parties. If you cook good Chinese food at this time, you will definitely be very popular at the friend party. It is common to spend 200-300 pounds a month on three meals a day, but if you often socialize and entertain, the expenses will be difficult to estimate.

3. Transportation costs

Taxis in the UK are not cheap at all. It is recommended that international students walk if they can walk and take public transportation if they can. If you use your student ID card to take the bus, you can usually get half price. The price is calculated based on the distance, and you can usually get it within two pounds. If you need to take trains or coaches, it is recommended to apply for a young person card for trains and coaches. You can save one-third of the money every time, and the ticket price will be worth it after a few rides.

Taking the Tube in the London area will be more expensive. Just for daily travel, the cost of transportation for a week is about 15-20 pounds.

4. Dressing

This part also varies from person to person. You can choose the more affordable Topshop and ZARA. Girls who like big brands but want low prices can consider Bicester Village. According to ordinary standards, the consumption of clothes is about 2,000 pounds a year.

Of course, international students can also work part-time if permitted. The UK stipulates that international students cannot work more than 20 hours a week, and the minimum wage is 8 pounds. If you work 4 or 5 hours a week, you can earn about thirty pounds. Part-time is not recommended during exam week.

To sum up, studying in the UK costs 250,000-400,000 yuan a year, which is affordable for most ordinary well-off to middle-class families. Many expenses do not need to be paid in one lump sum. They can be paid in installments without interest, which can reduce a little stress.