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What does it take to study at a Nambian university and what language should international students learn before arriving to their destined university? We will discuss the needs and accommodation costs that a student will come across in Namibia. We will also cover what univerities are available to students, as well as the normal tuition costs for each major degree level.

Universities in Namibia:

• University of Namibia
• Namibia University of Science and Technology
• International University of Management
• Namibian Institute of Mining and Technology
• Windhoek College of Education
• College of the Arts, Windhoek
• St. Boniface College
• Ogongo Agricultural College

Academic programs available at the University of Namibia:

• Accounting and Auditing
• Faculty of Commerce, Management and Law
• Agriculture
• Alternative Dispute Resolution
• Animal Health
• Business Administration
• Computer Science
• Drama Theater
• Educational Management and Leadership Studies
• Medicine
• Food Science and Technology
• Dental Surgery
• Tourism Management
• Primary Education Teachings
• Biomedical
• Geo-informational Sciences
• Chemistry
• Financial Mathematics
• Geochemistry
• Security and Strategic Studies
• Veterinary Medicine
• General Nursing and Midwifery Science
• Natural Resources Management
• Police Management
• Senior Managers
• Visual Arts
• Records and Archive Management and Research
• Media Studies
• Entrepreneurship and New Venture Capital Marketing and Management
• Library and Information Studies
• Pharmacy
• Lifelong Learning and Community Education

Student Cost of Living

What can students expect when living and moving to Namibia? The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment close or in a city, would equal out to N$8,500 or roughly $550 USD per month. This does not involve rent amount. Rent is typically closer to N$5,700.

Students will have to decide if they wish to live within a city center or not. Because living outside of a city center will cost around a N$1,000 less than if a student where to live in the middle of a city center.

In Namibia, rent cost greatly changes based on city and region. Students will need to do a bit of research based on which university they are studying at, and search for nearby accommodation.

Cost of Tuition

Namibia has its academic year divided up into semesters, and students can either pay tuition split into semesters or as a full academic year.

For a Bachelor’s degree, students can expect to pay $2,500 per semester, which totals to $5,000 USD for the whole academic year.

Master’s degree studies can either cost a total of $5,500 USD per year or up to $9,000 USD.

The tuition cost does gradually increase as the student advances towards a higher degree.

Languages Spoken in Namibia

What languages are spoken in Namibia and is there a language international students should learn before arriving in the country? Currently there are around 13 official languages in Namibia. These languages are Oshiwambo dialects, Khoekhoegowab, RuKwangali, Otjiherero, Setswana, Gciriku, Fwe, Kuhane, Mbukushu, Yeyi, Khoisan Naro, Kxoe, Portuguese, and English. English only makes up about 3% of Namibia’s spoken languages demographic. But Oshiwambo dialects are mostly spoken in households throughout the country.

International students would do incredible at a Namibian university if they were to learn about Oshiwambo dialects before arriving in the country.

Mexico has over 3,500 higher education colleges, universities, institutions and vocational schools available. This massive amount of higher education possibilities allows individuals from all over the globe to find the exact institution that caters to their chosen career path study. We will look over the cost of tuition and what monthly rent costs on a national average. Along with looking at what universities there are and what languages may be needed before moving and studying in the great country of Mexico.

Universities in Mexico:

• The National Autonomous University of Mexico
• Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Studies
• The Autonomous University of Nuevo León
• The Open and Distance University of Mexico
• The Autonomous University of the State of Mexico
• The Ibero-American University
• Veracruz University
• The University of Sonora
• The Autonomous University of Ciudad Juárez
• University of Guadalajara
• Technological University of San Juan del Rio
• The Autonomous University of Durango
• The Autonomous University of the State of Morelos
• The Metropolitan Autonomous University
• Michoacan University of Saint Nicholas of Hidalgo
• La salle university
• Autonomous University of Yucatan

Student Cost of Living

Many students have created blogs that calculate a baseline budget amount when they studied and lived in Mexico. Each region experiences different rent rates and grocery inflation. However, an average budget of $735 USD was documented as being the universal rate throughout all of Mexico. Some apartments can run for $2,000 USD but students tend to stay away from the more expensive luxury studios that are offered in Mexico City.

If a student does live within a budget, they could end up only paying $735 per month. Yet, if they do not live within their budget, they can experience an easy $1,500 – $2,000 monthly budget. Rent can be as cheap as $200-$350 USD in really great areas.

Cost of Tuition

The cost of tuition in Mexico has some of the lowest rates in the world. Depending on which region the student lives in, some degrees can be studied for at a low $380 USD for a whole year. When it comes to public institutions, the most some charge is only $800 USD for a full undergraduate year.

Now with private universities, which will always be a bit more in cost, students can expect to pay anywhere from $1,000 – $2,400 USD for an undergraduate degree.

Languages Spoken in Mexico

Mexico has some many different languages and slang mixed with standard Spanish, that some international students may want to choose a language to study before moving to Mexico. The languages spoken in Mexico are Nahuatl, Yucatec Maya, Mixtec, Zapotec, Tzeltal Maya, Tzotzil Maya, Otomí, Totonac, Mazatec, Ch’ol, Huastec, Mazahua, Mixe, Tlapanec, Chatino, Huave, Cora, Trique, Mayo, Huichol, Chontal de Tabasco, Popoluca, Tojolab’al, Mam, Chuj, Guarijío, Pame, Tepehua, and many many more. There are several languages spoken throughout Mexico that some studnets may feel intimidated by how many different dialects there are. However, students will feel best suited with standard Spanish and then they will be able to pick up various dialects that are part of the region they are staying in.

Known as the fashion capital, it will come as no surprise that Malta is where fashion students wish to acquire their master’s degrees. We will go over what academic programs are available at the University of Malta, and what type of tuition to expect from a single semester. Along with understanding what type of monthly student budget needs to be gone over to ensure that the student can save while staying and studying in Malta.

Universities in Malta:

• University of Malta
• The Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology
• Maria Regina College
• The Collegium Melitense

Academic programs at the University of Malta:

• Digital Arts
• Global Maritime Archeology
• Ocean Governance
• Conflict Resolution and Mediterranean Security
• Marketing
• Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technologies
• Digital Games
• Signals, Systems, and Control
• Strategic Management and Marketing
• Creativity and Innovation
• Knowledge-based Entrepreneurship
• Translation and Terminology Studies

Academic programs at Maria Regina College:

• English
• History
• Journalism
• Psychology
• Experimental and Applied Psychology
• Religious Studies
• Sociology/Social Studies
• Anthropology
• Applied Economics and Policy Analysis
• Women’s and Gender Studies
• Linguistics
• Geography
• Justice Studies
• Political Science
• Social and Political Thought
• Education
• Software Systems Engineering
• Petroleum Systems Engineering
• Industrial Systems Engineering
• Environmental Systems Engineering
• Aging Studies
• Indigenous Nation-building
• Health Systems Management
• Non-Profit Management
• Organizational Leadership
• Public Safety Management
• Labor Resources

Student Cost of Living

Malta may be the fashion capital and most students would think that accommodation and necessities might be heavily expensive… however, students will be happy to know that this is not the case.

Intenational students will only need to budget for 1000 EUR a month which includes clothing, groceries, internet and phone bill, rent, and transportation. Malta is relatively lower in living cost than any surrounding EU countries.

Students will need to budget however, to accompany what their needs may be and what they can save on.

Cost of Tuition

For domestic and EU students, they will be happy to know that they can take advantage of the free tuition in Malta.

International students that are not from an EU country, can expect to pay around 2,000 EUR per academic year. Which is still a lower tuition cost compared to other EU countries.

To break down the tuition cost a bit more, to acquire 8 college credits in Malta. International students will need to pay a tuition of 1,090 EUR for an Arts or Business undergraduate.

However, for science-based credits, students will pay around 1,400 EUR for 8 college credits.

Languages Spoken in Malta

What languages can an international student expect to hear throughout Malta? In Malta the languages spoken are Maltese, English, and Maltese Sign Language most often.

Other languages routinely heard in Malta are Italian, Arabic, French, German, Spanish, and Russian.

Students can earn an arts degree scholarship if they end up studying the Maltese language. This scholarship always pays for full tuition for a 3-year college career. Language scholarships are some of the easiest and clear-cut ways to fit a discounted tuition cost into a student’s budget.

All international students whether they speak a secondary language, should take the time to learn some of the basics of a country’s native language. This will help with traveling around the country.

Before students think about studying in Malaysia, they will need to look into getting a Student Pass or Visa from their government. This is a legal requirement asked by the Malaysian government. This pass or visa can be applied to online. Then afterwards, students will be able to enjoy their time in Malaysia and legally work part-time and study in the country.

We will discuss what cost of living will amount to as well as, the cost of tuition. Students will be able to learn about the various languages that are spoken in the country.

Universities in Malaysia:

• University of Malaya
• The University of Putra Malaysia
• University of Technology Malaysia
• University Technology Mara
• The National University of Malaysia
• International Islamic University Malaysia
• University of Science
• Taylor’s University
• Utara University
• PETRONAS University of Technology
• Multimedia University
• Management & Science University
• UCSI University
• Tunku Abdul Rahman University
• Monash University Malaysia
• University of Kuala Lumpur
• University of Nottingham Malaysia
• UniMAP
• HELP University
• SEGi University
• International Medical University
• Sunway University
• Universiti Malaysia Sarawak
• Sultan Idris Education University
• INTI International University
• Open University Malaysia

Academic programs at the University of Kuala Lumpur:

• Water and Hydropower Engineering
• Business Administration
• Business Administration (Entrepreneurship)
• Science in Public Health
• Public Health
• Electrical and Electronics
• Manufacturing
• Industrial Automation
• Industrial Automation
• Chemical Engineering
• Applied Bioscience
• Avionics
• Aviation Management
• Aerospace
• Creative Art and Design
• Computer System Security
• Facilities Maintenance Engineering
• Helicopter Maintenance
• Instrumentation and Control Engineering
• Islamic Finance
• Medical Laboratory Technology
• Medical Imaging (Radiography)
• Naval Architecture and Shipbuilding
• Networking Systems
• Offshore Structure Engineering
• Political Science and Business Management

Student Cost of Living

When it comes to living in Malaysia, students can expect a monthly rent that falls between INR 29,000-60,000 per month.

Students should budget for the highest amount which is INR 60,000 per month to ensure the best and most comfortable living.

Accommodation can be requested through the individuals’ university, since the universities in Malaysia have ties with hostel and private room boarding.

Cost of Tuition

What is the estimated cost of tuition in this country?  Depending on which subject field is being studies, students that are studying engineering can expect to spend an annual amount of $15,000 USD. Or for a business degree, students can expect to spend around $10,000 USD. This is for the duration of the whole entire study for these subjects.

For example, it will be a total of $10,000 USD for 3 years while studying Business Administration.

Languages Spoken in Malaysia

The main official language in Malaysia is called Malay. Currently there are over 130 alive languages that spoken routinely throughout the country. Here are a few of those languages Bajau, Bruneian, Murut, Lundayeh/Lun Bawang, Rungus, Bisaya, Iranun, Sama, Suluk and Sungai. A few more include Malaysian English, Hokkien, Cantonese, Hakka, Hainanese, and Hokchew, Tamil, Penang, Perak, Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, Malacca and Johore.

Students would be best off learning either Malay or Malaysian English to help a better integration into Malaysian society. Also, many universities in Malaysia give out fully funded scholarships to international students that are studying Malay.