Stage 3 · Lesson 5 of 9
City and cost of living
The same degree costs very different amounts in a capital city and in a smaller university town. Check the university's own estimate, student housing prices and availability, and transport. See whether part-time work is realistic nearby.
Immigration authorities often set a minimum living amount you must prove. Treat it as a floor, not a comfortable budget. Some student cities have housing shortages, so you may need to arrive with accommodation already arranged.
Also think about climate, community and support, because a place where you can settle affects your grades. Put each city's figures into your .
Common trapcomparing tuition only and choosing a big-city programme whose rent eats the saving of a scholarship.
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Resources for this stage
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- ScholarshipFreeStudy in Japan
Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO)
Search Japanese graduate schools and English-taught programmes
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Also worth your time
- EURAXESSGo deeper
The EU portal for research jobs, including many paid PhD positions