MA in Contemporary European Studies:
Politics, Policy and Society
Euromasters & Euromasters with Trans-Atlantic track
Living Expenses
It is very difficult to quantify the living expenses students should budget for when planning to enrol on the Euromasters course. This will obviously vary considerably according to individual needs, your ability to budget and manage your finances and which sites and combinations of sites you choose to go to. In particular if you want to travel a lot and take full advantage of the available cultural and social opportunities, you will obviously have to budget for higher expenses. The estimates below are therefore only a very general guide.
It is YOUR responsibility to make sure you have adequate insurance at the various sites you intend to study at. If you are an EU citizen going to a site within the EU, basic medical provisions are covered under E111, but you need to bring this form with you. If you wish to take out any further insurance, the National Union of Students (NUS) recommends Endsleigh Insurance. They have a wide range of deals for students studying abroad (i.e. when you leave Bath), for international students studying in the UK etc. Endsleigh has a branch on campus in Bath, and you can visit their website at http://www.endsleigh.co.uk
Bath
Universities UK estimates that living costs for a full year of studies in the UK are between £5,000 and £6,000 per annum. The British Council gives a higher estimate, estimating average living costs (covering accommodation, food, clothing, entertainment, books and daily travel) for an international student studying a degree course at £730 per month in London or £585 per month elsewhere. Bath will probably fall somewhere between these two estimates.
The Student Money Service web pages give a detailed estimate of living expenses in Bath; http://www.bath.ac.uk/students/money-service/
Accommodation or rent: Most Euromasters are offered and choose to live in University accommodation. The average rent at the moment is £90-110 per week.
Regardless of country of origin, international students on full-time UK courses that last more than six months enjoy all the benefits of the country’s National Health Service (NHS). You will not have to pay for hospital treatment or for consultations with a doctor, but you may have to pay for some dental treatment and a standard charge for medicines prescribed by a doctor.
Berlin
The monthly cost of living in Berlin, including housing, is approximately €800.
Madrid
Madrid is relatively inexpensive compared to many other European capitals. You should expect to pay €200-300 for accommodation. Eating out is fairly affordable, and the same is the case for transport. The International Office advices students to expect to have a monthly expenditure of €600-700.
For more detailed information please look at this site:
http://www.uc3m.es/uc3m/serv/ORI/guia/
ingles/practicalinf.html#COST
Paris
Living in Paris can be quite expensive. Renting a room can be anywhere between € 300 – 600, depending on location and facilities. You are required by French law to buy insurance for your apartment, even if you are renting. Monthly rates are typically €30 - 40, and you can do this thorough various agencies or student organisations such as SMEREP or MELF.
Most students will have to budget for spending money on transport as well. A metro/bus monthly pass costs around €40 for unlimited travel within Paris (1-2 zone). Personal expenses will obviously vary, but an estimate of a budget for such extras is € 185 - 250 per month.
Prague
The cost of living in Prague is relatively inexpensive, and living expenses are estimated at US$ 300 per month.
The cost of accommodation in the University halls of residence varies according to comfort and does not at present exceed US$ 150 per month.