Practical guide · PLANNING

Build a whole-degree budget before you shortlist

By MedStudy editorial · Published 22 Oct 2026

Tuition is only the starting point. Model accommodation, deposits, travel, insurance, documents and a contingency.

Compare the full duration, not just the first-year headline. Some universities vary fees by study year; others publish only the first-year rate. The planner separates published tuition from editable living-cost assumptions.

A tuition deposit that is credited against fees is not an extra cost. Include cash-flow timing and refund terms separately. Keep unknown placement, registration and document costs visible until you have a written quote.

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