As is well known, the cost of studying abroad in the UK is a major issue, and many applicants hesitate due to the expensive fees. Below are seven methods introduced by the editor, hoping to help you reduce the cost of studying in the UK.

1： Apply for government scholarships

To enhance their competitive advantage in the global study abroad market, various countries have launched various scholarship programs. There are a variety of scholarship programs abroad with significant funding, especially those with government backgrounds, some of which even offer free tuition fees. For domestic students with limited economic ability, if they can receive scholarships, the majority of their study abroad expenses will be covered. The UK Government Overseas Graduate Scholarship is specifically designed for Chinese students and is funded by the UK government. Each student receives an annual scholarship of approximately £ 7000. The application is for students who are enrolled in full-time master's research programs at UK universities, so study hard as it will save you a lot of money studying abroad in the UK.

2： Working in spare time

Work study programs have always been a common way for international students to solve their economic problems, which not only reduces their financial burden but also allows them to accumulate overseas work experience. Due to different work policies in each country, international students must abide by relevant policies when working to avoid unnecessary trouble.

The UK requires an application for a work permit. British international students have a work permit of 20 hours per week, and those who exceed the limit are required to pay taxes. Working during holidays is not subject to this restriction, with an hourly wage of approximately £ 5-7.

3： Avoid popular majors and schools

International students can master some skills in choosing study abroad institutions and majors, which can also alleviate the economic pressure brought by high study abroad fees. In terms of school selection, public universities generally only charge registration fees, while private colleges have exorbitant tuition fees, especially for popular majors such as business and engineering. Usually, outstanding talents in popular majors flock together, with relatively few opportunities to receive scholarships, and the competition for admission is fierce. Once the application fails, it will cause certain economic losses. Therefore, for Chinese students with limited economic ability, it is advisable to take a unconventional approach and avoid popular regions and universities, which can effectively reduce the cost of studying abroad.

4： Studying preparatory courses domestically

This is a crucial provision in the UK Economic Study Act. For most international students, preparatory courses are a necessary threshold to pass. Studying abroad for preparatory courses not only incurs high expenses, but also carries relatively high risks. Studying preparatory courses in China can save a lot of costs. Chinese students can complete foreign preparatory courses domestically, which is estimated to save about 80000 to 100000 yuan.

5： Study language courses domestically

Many foreign language schools are mostly private in nature, with low admission requirements, high fees, and the risk of closure, which invisibly increases the cost of studying abroad. Therefore, for Chinese students who have education but lack language foundation, instead of studying abroad, it is better to first establish a solid language foundation in China, obtain certain language scores or directly pass a language exam at a foreign university, and then consider studying abroad. This not only saves a considerable amount of costs, but also increases the visa approval rate.

6： Pass visa review once

Many study abroad applicants are rejected due to insufficient preparation of materials and other reasons, which not only delays their studies, but also results in significant losses of expenses, including university application fees, international fax and courier fees, preliminary processing fees, visa fees, etc. Applying again requires spending money again, resulting in duplicate consumption. Therefore, for applicants, it is important to take their visa application seriously and strive to be approved in one go.

7： Tips for currency exchange and remittance

Firstly, due to the daily fluctuations in bank foreign exchange rates, reasonable currency exchange can reduce expenses. Secondly, choosing a suitable remittance method can also save costs. Although wire transfers arrive quickly, the handling fee is higher than that of bill transfers, so choosing bill transfers can save costs. If the school accepts credit card payments, even the remittance fees can be saved. When choosing a credit card, try to choose an international card as much as possible. Many commercial banks have launched international credit cards, which are applicable to more than 300 countries and do not charge transaction fees for consumption. They also provide certain overdraft limits and interest free periods, making them the first choice for overseas study.