Study in Romania

Romania has a unique history when it comes to engineering, medical, and literature majors. As a matter of fact, Romania is revered for its literature programs that offer insight into the cultural history of Romania and Russian scholars. Students will routinely should explore the Romania landscape and the beautiful cities.

We will discuss what the tuition cost may be along with what type of budget to calculate towards.

Universities in Romania:

  • University of Bucharest
  • Babes-Bolyai University
  • West University of Timișoara
  • POLITEHNICA University of Bucharest
  • Bucharest Academy of Economic Studies
  • Alexandru Ioan Cuza University
  • Romanian-American University
  • Transilvania University of Brasov
  • Technical University of Cluj-Napoca
  • Iuliu Hațieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy
  • Politehnica University of Timișoara
  • Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy
  • University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Bucharest
  • University of Galati
  • Technical University of Civil Engineering of Bucharest
  • Banat University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine
  • Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu
  • Ștefan cel Mare University of Suceava
  • University of Bacău
  • Titu Maiorescu University
  • Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy
  • University of Craiova
  • Ovidius University
  • University of Oradea
  • National University of Political Studies and Public Administration
  • Petroleum-Gas University of Ploiesti
  • Ion Mincu University of Architecture and Urbanism
  • Spiru Haret University
  • Dimitrie Cantemir Christian University
  • University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Cluj-Napoca

This is not complete list of all the Romanian universities in the country. There are many more to choose from and students should look through each university institution to see if they cater to the field study they wish to pursue.

Student Cost of Living

A single student should budget for an average of $520 for bills, necessities, and transportation needs. However, that amount does not include rent. Rent in Romania can go for 300 – 500 RON. So essentially students should budget from anywhere to $800 – $1,000 USD. $1,000 USD would be extremely comfortable living and would allow for the student to save excess money that could be used towards tuition or something else.

It is quite affordable to live in Romania as a single student who has a low tuition cost.

Cost of Tuition

Traditionally, engineering and medical degrees will have the higher tuition costs. However, with other majors’ tuition costs can run from the lower end such as 600 RON to 2000 RON. But for the more costly majors like medical, tuition will be as high as 5000 RON.

Students will need to learn to currency convert, to understand the cost difference and if it can fit into their budget planning.

Also, the universities in Romania have many international student scholarships available for any student to apply towards when they are accepted into a Romanian university.

Languages Spoken in Romania

What languages are spoken in Romania and what is the main dialect? The official language is Romanian where around 24 million of the population speak this dialect. Other languages heard throughout the country are German, Hungarian, Romani, Ukrainian, Greek, Russian, Turkish, Tatar, Serbian, Slovak, Bulgarian, Croatian, and English.

Students that decide to study in Romania, should learn the Romanian language before arriving at their university. Not only will this help the student to navigate but the Romanian language has a luxurious and lavish history.

Many scholarships had funded when an international student has been studying abroad the Romanian language. There is a fully funded scholarship available from the Romanian government that is open to international students who show a fascination and fluency with the language.

Study in Qatar

What are students missing by not visiting or studying in Qatar? First off at Qatar University, they have incredible academic programs dedicated to studying Fiqh and Usul Al-Fiqh as well as Quranic Sciences and Exegesis. Qatar is an incredible expansive landscape with a world of possibilities when it comes to acquiring a higher education with great quality and value.

We will discuss what universities are available for students to research and apply to, along with what the normal budget would be for living and tuition costs.

Universities in Qatar:

  • Qatar University
  • Islamic Online University
  • Georgetown University in Qatar
  • Lusail University
  • Texas A&M University at Qatar
  • Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar
  • Virginia Commonwealth University – Qatar
  • HEC Paris in Qatar

Academic programs available at Qatar University:

  • Biological and Environmental studies
  • Corrosion
  • Material Science and Technology
  • Applied Statistics
  • Gulf Studies
  • Arabic Literature and Language
  • Business Administration
  • Accounting
  • Marketing
  • Finance
  • Education Leadership
  • Childhood Education
  • Architecture
  • Engineering (in many fields)
  • Special Education
  • Primary Education
  • Urban Planning
  • Computing
  • Gas and Process Engineering
  • Public Law
  • Legal Studies
  • Private Law
  • Public Health

Student Cost of Living

Students can expect two different split costs, one is strictly rent which can be around 5,000- 7,000 QR. The next is everything else such as entertainment spending, groceries, technology (phone bill) which will be around 1500-2000 QR. 1500 QR is roughly translated to $411 USD, this is the lower side of the cost which will go towards necessities.

Rent is equal to a bit above $1,300 USD.

Cost of living can radically change from city to city, as well as, from university to university. Some students opt to stay with accommodation that is referred to by the university or by renting a bedroom.

Cost of Tuition

College tuition is broken down into 4 major sequences, undergraduate up to Ph.D./Doctorate studies. For example, an undergraduate’s tuition will cost about 1,000 QR. But for a master’s degree students’ cane expect to spend nearly 90,000 QR.

For a Ph.D. level degree, students can expect every bit of payment to come out to 120,000 QR. While an undergraduate degree tuition is quite affordable, it only makes sense that by the time a student reaches a doctorate level, the cost will be much greater.

This is because students will use more of the available resources and facilities to utilize work-study programs or laboratories.

Languages Spoken in Qatar

What is the main language spoken in Qatar? Arabic is the most common and established language in the country. Other languages that are spoken include English, French, Hindi, Urdu, Tagalog, Malaysian, Nepali, and Baluchi.

While English is known more as a 4th or 5th language in the region, students should learn Arabic if they wish to study in Qatar. Not only is Arabic important in Qatar, but there are many major studies that are part of the academic curriculum of all of the universities listed. 

Students should either sign up for Arabic language courses when they arrive in Qatar or start before. This is the best way to ensure that as a student, you will receive the best experience in Qatar.

Study in Poland

Poland has an enticing and fascinating history that will interest international students from all over the world. With the amass amount of technology centers available throughout the country, Poland is easily becoming a tech mecca.

We will discuss what universities are available, both private and public institutions. As well as, cover what traditional student living costs will add up to and tuition. We will also cover what languages are spoken in Poland.

Universities in Poland:

  • University of Warsaw
  • Jagiellonian University
  • University of Wroclaw
  • Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznan
  • Warsaw University of Technology
  • AGH University of Science and Technology
  • Poznań University of Technology
  • Gdańsk University of Technology
  • Wrocław University of Science and Technology
  • University of Gdańsk
  • Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń
  • Cracow University of Technology
  • University of Lodz
  • Medical University of Warsaw
  • Wroclaw Medical University
  • Warsaw University of Life Sciences
  • Silesian University of Technology
  • Medical University of Gdańsk
  • University of Silesia in Katowice
  • University of Zielona Góra
  • University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn
  • John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin
  • Warsaw School of Economics
  • Kozminski University
  • University of Rzeszów
  • SWPS University of Social Sciences and Humanities
  • University of Bialystok
  • University of Opole
  • Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences

This is not a complete list of all of the available universities and higher education center located in Poland. There are more universities in the city of Warsaw.

Student Cost of Living

Students will be happy to know that the lowest cost of rent stands at $330 EUR a month. This is far lower than other surrounding EU countries. Not only is this affordable but this amount can help students to save when it comes to earning a higher educational degree.

For a very comfortable lifestyle, students can stay under 850 EUR a month which includes rent. As a matter of fact, many international students live comfortable with just 600 EUR a month.

Cost of Tuition

Tuition fees are a bit higher for international students, solely because EU individuals can receive free tuition in Poland. Normally for a bachelor’s degree, an academic year tuition cost comes to no higher than $8,000 USD. This is the highest price available for a bachelor’s degree tuition and would normally fit a subject matter such as medicine or software programming.

A master’s degree is quite affordable since this level only goes up $1,000 USD for the entire tuition year. So, a master’s tuition year is only $9,000 USD.

Languages Spoken in Poland

There are many languages spoken throughout Poland, however the country’s official language is Polish. Other official languages are Lekhitic languages and Czech, Slovak, and Upper and Lower Sorbian. Which all belongs and if from the West Slavic branch.

Other languages spoken in the country are French, Russian, Romany, English, German, Ukrainian, Silesian, and many others.

Students would highly benefit from the polish scholarship studies that is release each academic year. Poland selects a few international students from around the world that has shown great study and interest in the Polish language. International students would far better in Poland if they learned the basic general amount of Polish that is needed to communicate on a daily basis.

Study in Philippines

Studying in the Philippines can be an enriching experience. International students will be able to afford great accommodation and earn a high-quality education. Amongst the beautiful nature that the Philippines holds, some of the kindest and warm-hearted people live, work, and travel through this country.

We will discuss what universities are available for students to look at, how much tuition cost may be, and what type of living budget do students need to follow. We will also cover what languages are spoken in the Philippines.

Universities in the Philippines:

  • Philippine Military Academy
  • University of Santo Tomas
  • De La Salle University
  • Ateneo de Manila University
  • Polytechnic University of the Philippines
  • Philippine Normal University
  • Technological University of the Philippines
  • Lyceum of the Philippines University
  • Far Eastern University
  • De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde
  • University of Perpetual Help System DALTA
  • Centro Escolar University
  • University of the Philippines Los Baños
  • Rizal Technological University
  • Mapúa University
  • Xavier University – Ateneo de Cagayan
  • University of the East
  • Holy Angel University
  • National University, Philippines
  • San Beda University
  • Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila, Graduate School of Management
  • De La Salle University – Dasmariñas
  • Angeles University Foundation
  • Enderun Colleges
  • Eulogio “Amang” Rodriguez Institute of Science and Technology
  • Philippine State College of Aeronautics
  • New Era University
  • IACADEMY
  • University of Batangas
  • University of Makati

Student Cost of Living

With rent and every utility plus daily needs like food and toothpaste can be budgeted out to 420 USD per month. Which is quite a savings! International students find that living in the Philippines fulfills the desire to study more instead of working hard, although students can acquire part-time work through university stores and projects.

Cost of Tuition

When it comes to public universities in the country, students can average an amount that comes to $1,000 USD for a single academic year. Even the private institutions do not charge a high tuition fee which is what intentional students love most. Private tuition fees come to about $1,500 for a single academic year. This means that at a private university for a single semester a student will only spend around $750 USD.

On average for a whole year, a student could budget with, if their tuition cost was only $1,000 USD for the year, with $420 per month, a total of $6,040 USD to cover 12 months. This is extraordinary for international students who can’t really work full-time and can only work for a few months out of the year.

Languages Spoken in the Philippines

What languages are spoken in the Philippines? Well, there are over 180 languages spoken through the country, which creates a remarkable melting pot of diverse culture. Some of the languages spoken in the country are Filipino (which is a form of Tagalog), Spanish, English, Arabic, Persian, Sanskrit, Malay, Chinese, Japanese, and Nahuatl.

Students would do best to learn forms of Tagalog or Filipino, however, English is considered the second most used language in the Philippines. Learning Filipino can greatly impact a student’s options when it comes to applying for scholarships from a university in the Philippines.