When you become a student in Edinburgh, you are responsible for managing your living costs, so estimating your expected expenditures and planning a realistic budget is a good idea.
Check the guidance on how much funding you will receive from the UK government and/or through the Education Beyond Borders scholarship first. Once you have an estimate the funding you will receive, you will be able to calculate your budget.
Depending on whether you are living in University-managed or private accommodation, you will need to check what is included in your monthly rent and what services you need to pay for separately.
The University and the Students Association publish some useful resources for managing your finances:
The cost of living is a little higher in Edinburgh than in some other cities in the UK. This is something to consider before applying to the University of Edinburgh and for this scholarship.
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