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Can you tell me what is the budget required for studying abroad including visa and accommodation expenses in UK/Italy?

10 Jul 2026 · Answered by Soundarya M · 1 min read
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Here's an estimated annual budget for studying abroad in Italy and the UK, covering tuition, visa, accommodation, and key expenses for Indian students:

Italy:
- Tuition (public university): €900 - €4,000/year (₹80,000 - ₹3.6 lakh)
- Living expenses: €8,400 - €12,000/year (₹7.5 lakh - ₹10.8 lakh)
- Visa fee: €50 (₹4,500)
- Health insurance: €150 - €300/year (₹13,500 - ₹27,000)
- Other expenses: €1,000 - €2,000/year (₹90,000 - ₹1.8 lakh)
- Total (public): ₹10 lakh - ₹16 lakh/year
- Total (private): ₹19 lakh - ₹41 lakh/year

UK:
- Tuition: £15,000 - £35,000/year (₹15.8 lakh - ₹37 lakh)
- Living expenses: £9,000 - £15,000/year (₹9 lakh - ₹15 lakh), higher in London
- Visa fee: £524 (₹55,000)
- Immigration Health Surcharge: £776/year (₹80,000)
- Other expenses: £1,000 - £2,000/year (₹1 lakh - ₹2 lakh)
- Total (outside London): ₹27 lakh - ₹64 lakh/year
- Total (London): ₹30 lakh - ₹67 lakh/year

These figures are typical and subject to change based on university, city, and personal lifestyle.

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