Leeds University Business School Considering the Cost of a Year Abroad

Leeds University Business School LUBS Study Abroad Tuition Fees – Full Year Abroad  Fee to Leeds = £1350 (British/ EU Nationality) £4000 (International Students)  No Fee to Host

Leeds University Business School Student Finance  Remain eligible for maintenance and tuition fee loan Travel Grants Eligible if your student finance depends on household income Leeds Financial Support  Does not continue LUBS Study Abroad

Leeds University Business School Additional Costs to Consider  Visas  Insurance  Travel Expense  Living & Accommodation  Study Costs & Language Courses  Campus location – rural or urban LUBS Study Abroad

Leeds University Business School Visa Applications  Australia - $535 AUD  Canada - $125 CAD + $107 for a Quebec visa if necessary  China - Up to £216  Hong Kong - $160 HKD  Korea - Up to £100  New Zealand - £135  Singapore – S$135  Turkey - £290  USA - $360 + trip to London for Visa interview LUBS Study Abroad

Leeds University Business School Insurance – mandatory policies to purchase  Australia - $650 AUD  Canada - $750 CAD  Japan - ¥20,000  New Zealand - $585  Singapore - S$117  South Africa - R3300  USA - up to £1000 LUBS Study Abroad

Leeds University Business School Travel Expense  Cost of travel to host destination  Visits home  Excursions and trips  Unlikely to get ‘best flight’ deals Travel Grants (SFE)  May be eligible for up to 3 return trips if your Student Finance depends on household income LUBS Study Abroad

Leeds University Business School Living & Accommodation  Varies greatly dependent on location  Refer to student feedback/ institution websites Study/ Extra Costs  Textbook purchases  Union/ Sports membership fees  Travel passes LUBS Study Abroad

Leeds University Business School Financial Evidencing  USA, Canada  Hong Kong, Japan, Korea  Mexico  Up to £15,000 in some cases  Yours or a guarantor’s bank statements, not more than 3 months old  Student Finance proof is not usually accepted LUBS Study Abroad

Leeds University Business School Work in the Host Country?  Dependent on Visa  Not guaranteed so shouldn’t be relied on in order to support you financially.  AUS – up to 20 per week  Canada – Government work permit required  USA – up to 20 hours on campus only LUBS Study Abroad

Leeds University Business School funding  Set tuition fee to Leeds of £1350  Monthly grant for students studying in Europe (approx. €300 a month, depending on the country)  SAO will keep applicants informed when funding is announced by EU LUBS Study Abroad

Leeds University Business School Scholarships  BUTEX scholarships - £500:  British Council Hong Kong scholarships:  Duo-Singapore fellowship programme you_need_to_know/scholarships LUBS Study Abroad

Leeds University Business School Santander Research Awards  For UG Study Abroad students  Up to £1000 to undertake a short period of research  Enhance research skills and subject knowledge  Make use of resources in host country  First come, first serve basis but all satisfactory applications have been granted so far  Application to download from the SAO website: now/scholarships/ LUBS Study Abroad