Finance
Financing your Studies
Understand the total cost, compare options to fund your stay, and build a simple plan that fits your timeline.
Savings
Plan amount
Monthly
Living costs
Tuition
Public or private
What to budget for
One time
- Visa and residence fees
- Flight and initial housing
- University admin fees
Monthly
- Rent and utilities
- Health insurance
- Transport and food
Study related
- Semester contribution
- Materials and books
- Language courses if needed
Proof of funds with a blocked account
- Shows you can cover living costs for a year
- Open before visa appointment and receive confirmation
- Withdraw a fixed amount each month
How blocked account providers differ
Fees and features
Provider A
- Lower setup fee
- Mobile app
- Faster support
Provider B
- More partner banks
- ATM network
- Extra verification steps
Speed and convenience
Provider C
- Approval in a few days
- English support
- Simple documents
Provider D
- Takes longer to approve
- Branch visits
- More forms
Common questions
Create your finance plan
Use our checklist and comparison tools to build a budget that works for you.