Study in Slovenia

Slovenia has wonderous natural science programs that an international student would love to explore. Also, Slovenia has an incredible wildlife and landscape scenery that will ease the mind of pretty much anyone that visits. We will discuss the universities that are available to students, what typical living costs tend to average out to, and how much to budget each month. Also, we will talk about what languages a student should be studying before the arrive and why they should take on the challenge of a new language.

Universities in Slovenia:

  • University of Ljubljana
  • University of Maribor
  • University of Nova Gorica
  • International School for Business and Social Studies
  • University of Novo Mesto
  • Alma Mater Europaea – Evropski center, Maribor
  • EMUNI University
  • IEDC – Bled School of Management
  • Faculty of Organisation Studies in Novo Mesto
  • Cene Štupar Public Institution – Center for Education Ljubljana

Academic programs available at the University of Ljubljana:

  • Natural Science
  • Technology
  • Engineering
  • Social Sciences
  • Humanities
  • Medicine
  • Fine Art
  • Sports

Academic programs available at the University of Maribor (this is the second largest university in Slovenia):

  • Economics and Business
  • Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
  • Energy Technology Civil Engineering
  • Engineering and Architecture
  • Chemistry and Chemical Technology
  • Agriculture and Life Sciences
  • Logistics
  • Natural Sciences and Mathematics
  • Organizational Sciences
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Tourism
  • Criminal Justice and Security
  • Health Sciences
  • Education
  • Arts
  • Medicine
  • Law

Student Cost of Living

International students will have a choice between paying for their dorm or for a private flat. Both are incredibly reasonably priced. A dorm is anywhere from 100-200 EUR, while a private flat can be anywhere from 90 – 350 EUR per month.

Basic necessities can come out to an extra 450 EUR per month. So, in total, using the highest amount for a private flat everything would be budgeted at 800 EUR per month.

Cost of Tuition

Tuition will vary based on what degree a student is studying for, for example a humanities bachelor degree is between 2,000 – 5,000 EUR per year. While a medical bachelor’s degree would be around 11,000 EUR per academic year.

Then as a student moves up to a master’s degree, an international student can expect to budget for around 2,000 EUR extra, to 15,000 EUR more. But it all depends on the subject that is being studied. So, fields are more expensive than others because of the equipment needed and resources.

Languages Spoken in Slovenia

What languages are spoken in Slovenia, and what language should students learn? Slovenian is the main and official language of Slovenia. The actual top three languages spoken in this country are Slovenian, Italian, and Hungarian.

Other languages spoken here include Slovenia, including Slovenian, English, German, Serbian, Croatian, and Bosnian. International students will want to learn Slovenian, Italian, or Hungarian to be able to navigate this new country they have decided to further their education within.

By learning a country’s main languages, this can help ease the transitional so there is not such a harsh culture shock. Instead, students will be able to explore more of the country and talk with other local students.

Study in Slovakia

Studying in Slovakia will help open the eyes of international students to a whole new way of learning. Slovakia has some of the best science programs out there, and students that are interested in that subject will find that they will excel in Slovakia. We will discuss which universities are available and how much a student will need to budget month to month.

Universities in Slovakia:

  • Comenius University
  • Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava
  • University of Economics in Bratislava
  • Matej Bel University
  • University of Prešov
  • University of Trnava
  • Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra
  • University of Žilina
  • University of Veterinary Medicine in Kosice
  • Košice Medical University
  • Slovak Medical University
  • University of Ss. Cyril and Methodius
  • Slovak University of Agriculture
  • Jessenius Faculty of Medicine
  • St. Elizabeth College of Health and Social Work
  • Pan European University
  • Catholic University in Ružomberok
  • Alexander Dubček University of Trenčín
  • Technical University in Zvolen
  • School of Economics and Management in Public Administration in Bratislava
  • Academy of Performing Arts in Bratislava
  • Academy of Fine Arts and Design, Bratislava
  • Technical University of Kosice
  • College Danubius
  • Academy of Arts in Banská Bystrica

This is not a complete list of available universities and higher education institutions in Slovakia.

Academic programs available at Comenius University:

  • Biological Chemistry
  • Natural Sciences
  • Central European Studies
  • Arts
  • Environmental Studies
  • Management
  • Management and Law
  • Earth Sciences
  • Social and Occupational Psychology
  • Cognitive Science
  • Computer Graphics and Software
  • Renewable Energy Sources Studies
  • Optics, Lasers, and Optical Spectroscopy
  • Nuclear and Subnuclear Physics
  • Plasma Physics
  • General Medicine
  • Pharmacy
  • Dentistry
  • Theoretical Physics
  • Solid State Physics

Student Cost of Living

Average rent in Slovakia goes between 200-400 EUR per month. Then the extra necessities that are required for everyday life puts on about 300 EUR extra, which comes to a total month to month budget of 600 to 700 EUR per month. Slovakia is deemed as one of the most affordable places in this part of the world.

Students can live quite comfortably if they already have their finances worked out and have paid tuition for the entire year. Tuition does work slightly different in Slovakia, because they have an added tax or tuition fee that has to be paid each year that student excels past undergraduate status.

Cost of Tuition

While non-EU students end up paying a higher tuition (because EU students can pretty much get away without paying a tuition let alone the tuition fees) international students can expect to pay anywhere from 600 – 6,000 EUR per academic year. And the tuition fee which is separate from tuition, would cost around 2,000 – 5,500 annually.

The reason the tuition is higher, is based on how EU students are able to pretty much have a free tuition, while non-EU students are asked to pay to create a balance effect.

Languages Spoken in Slovakia

The main language spoken in Slovakia is Slovak. International students would be better off studying in Slovakia if they already know some Slovak. However, English is the most spoken foreign language in the country, which makes English their second most common language.

Other languages that are spoken in Slovakia include Russian, Hungarian, Ukrainian, Polish, Latin, Czech, and German. Knowing a secondary language that is used throughout a countries region does help international students to feel more involved within their study countries community.

Study in Singapore

Students studying in Singapore will be able to experience city lifestyle like the never have before, as a mecca for entertainment and technology, Singapore brings so much of the theater arts to the forefront of society. We will discuss what type of universities are available for students to apply to, along with what average tuition cost. We will also cover living situations and how much to budget to ensure that every bill and necessity is met.

Universities in Singapore:

  • National University of Singapore
  • Nanyang Technological University
  • Ngee Ann Polytechnic
  • Temasek Polytechnic
  • Singapore Institute of Technology
  • Singapore Polytechnic
  • Singapore Management University
  • Singapore University of Technology and Design
  • James Cook University Singapore
  • Singapore University of Social Sciences
  • Management Development Institute of Singapore
  • LASALLE College of the Arts
  • Nanyang Polytechnic
  • Curtin Singapore
  • Kaplan Singapore
  • TUM Asia
  • Singapore Raffles Music College
  • Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts
  • New York University Tisch School of the Arts Asia
  • PSB Academy
  • Lee Kong Chian School of Business
  • Aventis School of Management
  • ITE College Central
  • Ngee Ann Academy
  • Saint Andrew’s Junior College
  • Anderson Serangoon Junior College
  • Catholic Junior College
  • University of New South Wales Asia
  • Stansfield College
  • SMF Institute of Higher Learning

This is not a complete list of universities that are available to research and apply for in Singapore.

Student Cost of Living

A national estimate based on international students studying in Singapore found out that the average student does spend near S$2,500 a month on rent, entertainment, grocery, clothing, and all necessities. This amount can vary based on the student’s particular lifestyle and course of tuition.

Students would be best to learn the complicated task of saving while living in Singapore.

A 2018 report that was shared amongst students, was shared online that showed why students chose to study in Singapore. The main collective reason was based on the excellent quality that their higher education programs provided. Even with a very large population of students, the higher education institutions had a great routine of providing need resources and student care.

Cost of Tuition

For example, cost of university fees for international students who complete a university education, expect to pay between S$46,000 to S$75,000, or a total average of S$60,500. Students will need to learn to utilize a currency convertor to understand how much this translates into their native currency.

Luckily, there are many colleges that have the same format as American semester or community colleges. Similarities include program outlines and similar education teaching skills.

Languages Spoken in Singapore

Languages spoken in Singapore include Malay, Tamil, English, and Mandarin Chinese. There are the four main languages spoken the most in Singapore. International students would do better while living in this country to learn Malay or Tamil since they are more widely used than English.

Most likely international students will be given a Malay proficiency exam to see how much of the language they do understand and are able to communicate. Since some programs are taught in Malay this is important so the student doesn’t end up in a program where they don’t understand the language.

Study in Serbia and Montenegro

Serbia and Montenegro have universities that advance from bachelor to postgraduate degrees, offering unique and creative degree options. We will go over what universities are available, so students can research and see which one fits their creative field. We will also go over what tuition cost happens to be and how much it will take to budget per month, as the student lives in Serbia and Montenegro.

Universities in Serbia and Montenegro:

  • Faculty for Business Management
  • Faculty for Tourism, Catering and Trade Management
  • Higher School of Nursing ‘Kraljica Jelena’
  • Montenegro Business School – Faculty for Business Studies
  • University of Belgrade
  • University of Kragujevac
  • University of Montenegro
  • University of Nis
  • University of Novi Sad Ataturk University
  • University of Pristina
  • University of the Arts, Belgrade

Academic programs available at the University of Belgrade:

  • Biochemistry
  • Agriculture Sciences
  • Natural Sciences
  • Environmental Observation Sciences
  • Applied and Computer Physics
  • Archaeology
  • Architecture
  • Astronomy
  • Astrophysics
  • Biochemical engineering and biotechnology
  • Education and Rehabilitation
  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Medicine
  • Pharmacy
  • Dental
  • Orthodox Theology
  • Law
  • Economics
  • Mining and Geology
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Transport and Traffic Engineering
  • Bor
  • Technology and Metallurgy
  • Civil Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Organizational Sciences
  • Forestry
  • Security Studies
  • Political Science
  • Teacher Education
  • Sports and Physical Education
  • Data Analytics
  • Medical rehabilitation
  • Society and Culture
  • Crime Security
  • Intelligent Systems
  • Biophysics

This is not the complete list of available programs at this university.

Student Cost of Living

Serbia is a bit cheaper than Montenegro and most students tend to side with that.  When it comes to living cost, Montenegro is currently also 30% higher in living cost than Serbia. So that’s why most students pick Serbia to live within.

Rent in Serbia is around 87,900 Serbian Dinar (students will need to learn how to convert the currency so they can give exactly how much it says).

Rent in Montenegro is about €453 for only one person in a one-bedroom apartment with utilities.

Both Serbia and Montenegro are quite affordable places to live when you look at the variations that each place has.

Cost of Tuition

In Serbia, college tuition fees range between 500 and 2,500 EUR per academic year. While certain subject fields may vary, nothing will go past 5,000 EUR.

In Montenegro, the college tuition is typically only 1,500 EUR per academic year. While certain subject fields may vary, nothing will go past 5,000 EUR. Which is the same in Serbia.

International students soon figure out that tuition costs are extremely low here, and it’s because domestic students go to college for free.

Languages Spoken in Serbia and Montenegro

The official language in Montenegro is Montenegrin. Other languages that are routinely heard around the area are Serbian, Bosnian, Albanian and Croatian.

The official language in Serbia is Serbian. Other languages that are here in the country are Bosnian, Croatian, Slovene, and Montenegrin.

Since English is not used here very much, students would need to learn either Serbian or Montenegrin to be able to accommodate their new home. While exploring students will be better prepared to navigate wherever it might be that they intend to visit in Serbia and Montenegro.