Living Cost
Living expenses can be roughly broken down into 2 sections:
- Accommodation
- Living Expenses
Accommodation
If you are interested in the College accommodation options, please go to our Price List page. If you are thinking of arranging your own accommodation, we would recommend that students visit the following website: www.rightmove.co.uk
This site lists thousands of properties to rent throughout the city. The closer to the city centre, the more expensive the property. The further away from the city centre, the more rent becomes affordable. Sharing rooms obviously reduces the rent. A typical modern apartment will cost £1200 (suitable for 3 to 4 people). In most cases, the landlord will require the first month's rent and a deposit in advance. The deposit is normally the same amount as the monthly rental figure. The minimum lease period is usually 6 months to 1 year. Please note that miscellaneous items might have to be purchased e.g. cooking equipment, bed linen etc.
Living Expenses
London is an expensive city in which to live. Each individual student’s needs will vary and much will depend of the type of accommodation being rented as well as lifestyle. In addition to rent, other expenses such as food, travel, household bills, clothes, and socialising should be budgeted for.
Please see the Council for International Students (UKCISA) website (http://www.ukcisa.org.uk/) for more information on the cost of living in the UK.
- Leaving my home and country was not easy but eCollege was the right choice as I immediately felt at home and looked after. Also, the English language course helped me to communicate confidently and I met some wonderful people from so many different countries. In short, a fantastic experience!
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