Student finance

Cyclists in Cambridge

The UK’s regional student living costs revealed

The East of England is the cheapest region of the UK for students overall, with other regions coming top for cheapest transport, leisure and accommodation.

September 22 2015

Student stress

UK students’ mental health affected by financial worries

Research reveals that most students in the UK worry about their finances all the time or very often.

Frankfurt, one of Germany's most expensive cities

Why I choose to commute to university in Germany

Why would a student forgo the university experience to live at home with his parents? A student in Frankfurt explains why this is the most realistic option in one of Germany’s most expensive cities

January 28 2016

Belfast at night along river

Belfast cheapest city in the UK to study – with Oxford least affordable

Belfast, Southampton and Nottingham all score highly on the RBS Student Living Index 2015.

September 24 2015

Students' financial misery

Why UK students are protesting against private accommodation providers

Judges’ refusal to nominate a winner in the inaugural Student Accommodation Awards caused embarrassment for exploitative accommodation providers, but there’s much worse to come, says a student activist

October 28 2016

Entering competitions

How to save money at university by winning competitions

A student blogger explains how she won £35,000 worth of prizes to help her through university

September 27 2016

British money

Students guess how much their vice-chancellors earn: Pay Survey 2016

As the Times Higher Education's pay survey 2016 is published, can students guess the salaries of their vice-chancellors or university presidents?

Piggy bank at university

Tips for managing money when you have budgeting blues

Student budgeting made simple, with tips and tools from a student blogger

December 16 2015

Graduation hat on money

The soaring cost of student living

The cost of living away from home in a big city to attend university is getting out of hand. Students from around the world share their stories.

January 28 2016

Unbalanced scales

Why tuition fees can increase inequality

German student Felix argues that the introduction of tuition fees would put an unbearable burden on poor students

February 11 2016

Surprised happy student

Scholarship pays students' rent if they do good deeds

15 students from around the world will have one semester's rent paid in full as an award for forging connections with international students.

International travel

How will Brexit affect Indian students coming to the UK?

Tuition fees, funding, visas and quotas for Indian students could all be affected by the UK’s vote to leave the EU

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Cheapest top-ranked colleges in the United States

International students can study at a top US college for an average of $21,000 per year

December 16 2016

Student finance

Best-value places to study abroad

Germany is the most affordable country for international students, with good-value opportunities elsewhere in Europe, Africa and Asia

January 12 2017

Piggy bank wearing mortar board (tuition fees)

'Best value universities in the UK' revealed

Loughborough University provides the best return on investment for students, an independent study finds

student money concerns.

Students don’t believe maintenance loan is enough, new research shows

Study finds that lack of knowledge in budgeting is causing mental health issues among students

Bag of dollars

US universities are the most likely to produce millionaires

If you’re hoping to become a millionaire (who isn’t?) then putting an application in to one of these colleges might help you get there 

September 14 2017

European Union (EU) flags flying

The 10 cheapest universities in Europe

FairFX has calculated the cheapest and most expensive universities in Europe in a post-Brexit landscape

January 11 2018

Piggy bank and books

Students: tips for managing your finances

Have you been baffled by some of the information on your payslip? Would you know how to protect yourself against fraud? Here are some tips on managing your money

January 12 2018

NUS Poverty Commission

Required reading: ‘Ensure students have the money to live’

A National Union of Students’ report offers recommendations that could help eliminate the ‘poverty premium’ suffered by working-class students 

Dubai

The choice between paying for student accommodation and a holiday in Dubai

The gap between rich and poor students can be a factor in mental health conditions. Katie King reflects on her time at a prestigious university among more well-off flatmates

Prograd students on laptops

How students can optimise their earnings after graduation

Student data reveals what learners can do to optimise their earnings after graduation

The price of studying at a university in France

The cost of studying at a university in France

This guide outlines the cost of fees, accommodation, lifestyle and financial assistance options if you are planning to study in France

January 11 2022

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Best universities in Europe 2016: Where can you get value for money?

See the top 20 of the best universities in Europe ranking for 2016 and compare tuition fees across the different countries.

Top 5 financial apps for students

Top phone apps for managing student finance

Managing your money is a vital life skill and students can turn to a handful of apps to track their spending, find discounts and even save money for a rainy day

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November 14 2022

The cost of studying at a university in New Zealand

The cost of studying at a university in New Zealand

What does it cost to study in New Zealand? This guide outlines the cost of fees, accommodation, lifestyle and financial assistance options if you are planning to study in New Zealand

Student Experience Survey 2018: most recommended universities

German students don’t worry too much about university reputation

German students probably wouldn't want to pay tuition fees to boost the reputation and quality of German universities, says a student blogger.

digital online banks for students

A guide to online banks for international students

Are digital banks worth it for international students? Check out this guide on what to look for in mobile and app-based banks, including Monzo, Ally Bank and Starling

December 18 2023

The cheapest student cities in the UK

Cardiff is the cheapest UK city for students according to the Natwest Student Living Index

10 uni life hacks

Top 10 university hacks from some of the UK’s most successful students and graduates

If you’re heading to university this year, here are some tips on finance, healthy eating, managing your time and socialising from some of the UK’s most successful students and graduates

September 12 2017

Student in front of blackboard

Introducing THE Student

How to navigate and get involved with the new student section, featuring university rankings, student news, blog posts and expert advice.

September 22 2015

University of Cambridge, everything you need to know about studying in the UK

Everything you need to know about studying in the UK

Want to study abroad in the UK? Use this guide to understand the UK university system and how to apply to a UK university as an international student  

How much does it cost to study at a university in China

The cost of studying at a university in China

This guide outlines fees, accommodation and other costs as well as detailing financial assistance options if you are planning to study in China

February 8 2018

Education fund

Cheapest UK universities for international students: tuition fees survey

Cheapest universities for international students are revealed in a 2016-17 tuition fee survey of 140 institutions

Netherlands

The cost of studying at a university in the Netherlands

This guide outlines the cost of fees, accommodation, lifestyle and financial assistance options if you are planning to study in the Netherlands

Paying money for a university degree

Students answer: Who should pay for my education?

Should public funds from the tax-payer or private contributions from students and their families pay for university degrees? Just like divergent national policies around the world, students have a whole range of opinions.

February 11 2016

Money collapsing

‘I feel conned’: UK students on soaring rates of student debt

Student debt is one of the most contentious issues when it comes to higher education. Two students express their views on how debt affects them  

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University scholarship news and launches

Our round-up of the latest college scholarship launches and news from universities and higher education institutions from around the world

Suzzallo library at the University of Washington in Seattle

Reviewing ‘The Ivory Tower’ documentary

The 2014 documentary ‘The Ivory Tower’ reveals worrying trends in higher education across North America.

The price of studying at a university in Australia

The cost of studying at a university in Australia

What is the cost of studying in Australia? This guide outlines the cost of fees, accommodation, lifestyle and financial assistance options if you are planning to study in Australia

Money in envelope

The cost of studying at a university in the UK as an international student

This guide outlines the cost of fees, accommodation, lifestyle and financial assistance options if you are planning to study in the UK

September 8 2023

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A guide to UK tuition fees and student visas: Preparing for university as an international student

A step-by-step guide to managing the visa process and your funding to study at a UK university.

Student finance

Student finance help and advice

10 articles to help with student finance, including information about tuition fees, living costs, student budgets and student debt in different countries

Squeezed piggy bank

English university graduates now face most debt in key English-speaking countries

Graduates of universities in England are facing £44,000 debt – even more than graduates of private, for-profit universities in the US, a report reveals.

Happy student at Glasgow University, UK

Where are international postgraduates most satisfied?

A report compares student satisfaction levels for international postgraduates on taught and research degrees in UK, US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.

Climbing up mountain

US universities promoting social mobility

A new ranking of universities aims to shift the idea of what makes one university better than another.

November 2 2015

Best universities in Canada

Everything you need to know about studying in Canada

Want to study abroad in Canada? Learn about higher education in Canada and how to apply for university in Canada as an international student

September 7 2023

Cheapest places to study in Europe

The cheapest places to study in Europe

Which top European institutions are the best-value universities for students?

September 11 2017

Scholarships in the US for international students

Scholarships available in the US for international students

If you are an international student looking to study in the US, make sure you check out which scholarships are available to you from organisations and universities

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