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5 Hidden Costs of Studying Abroad Nobody Tells You About

By I Chain Global Education Editorial · May 20, 2026 · 4 min read

Health insurance premiums, mandatory student union fees, winter clothing, and initial security deposits can add thousands of dollars to your first semester.

Use our Cost of Living Calculator to model a realistic monthly budget for your destination city before you commit.

We recommend arriving with at least one full month of living expenses in cash or an accessible account, on top of your first tuition instalment.

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