<p>Greetings everyone, I've been looking for an affordable university for a while now and most of them require mastering an extra language (not that I don't want to but I don't have enough time). I'm going to be brutally honest, I'm from the middle East (from Egypt) but I've lived my entire life in Dubai, UAE and in a few months I have to choose where to study at. Given the current state of Egypt, my parents refused to let me study there even though I don't mind to. Universities here are too expensive (over 12000$ per academic year), not that we won't be able to pay for it but I'm honestly tired of depending on my parents on literally everything, I'm looking forward to studying in a less-pricey country.. I'm fluent in both Arabic and English and I don't mind learning another language if I have to in order to complete my higher studies.
Thank you in advance for any help you can provide.</p>
<p>It is going to cost a lot more than $12000/yr to study in the US. A lot more.</p>
<p>Wasn’t really talking about the US, I’m already aware of US high tuition fees. Do you think I should study and work at the exact same time and just complete my higher studies here? Is is going to be the best solution within reach?
Thank you.</p>
<p>America is not the right country for you if you want inexpensive higher education. $12,000 a year will cover your shelter and your food, and maybe 1/10 of tuition/fees depending on where you go. Unless you are a fantastic (and I mean top of the line good) student, then you won’t find any school for less than 12K. If you’re a good, but not fantastic student, perhaps you could find a school willing to pay all but 20-15K but you’d have to settle for a ‘mediocre’ university (I say that with a grain of salt because I think anyone can find a way to enjoy most colleges) but 12,000 is just too low a budget for the USA in most cases</p>
<p>You may want to look at universities in Canada; there are many strong schools that are less expensive that in the U.S. but still all will be more than $12K (for sure).</p>
<p>If you have stellar scores, there ought to be some schools where you have a shot at getting a full tuition ride at. It’s really no guarantee, though, and you’d probably be better off looking at Canadian or British schools. </p>
<p>Well, my overall grades average is 93%. Is this considered good? I’ve been looking at universities here but they don’t offer the ‘feel’ of being in an actual university which is in my opinion crucial (and the education system is scarce). Anyways I stumbled across two countries that offer higher education for reasonable prices; Finland and Romania, how are those 2 countries? And are there any countries with affordable higher education that teaches in English (or will allow me to learn their language while actually being a student there?)</p>
<p>That’s pretty good. It translates to around a 3.8 UW here in the U.S. You should be able to apply to some less selective universities and get a lot of aid money at them. Have you taken the SAT or an equivalent test, yet? Most U.S colleges require it. </p>
<p>France and Germany are nearly free but you’d need to spend a year to learn the language. However, it’s bare bones: you go to class (huge lectures), take notes, and spit the notes out for the exam.
Sciences Po Menton would be a good option if you want more of a “campus” life but it’d be about $12,000.</p>
<p>Does that mean I don’t need to be able to speak German in order to apply? I heard that international students have to be familiar with the German language in order to apply, even then they have to spend the first year to continue learning German to pass the proficiency test? Is this not true?</p>
<p>You need to have <em>some</em> knowledge of the language before you go, yes.</p>
<p>And how long exactly will it take to have ‘some’ knowledge?
If anyone has any other ideas I’ll be grateful…I still have a few months (until October or so)</p>
<p>You’d need to start taking an intensive beginners’ class in your country as soon as you make the decision, then spend 12 to 18 months to reach the required proficiency. But they’re free-tuition.
Science Po Menton, some Scandinavian countries, or The Nertherlands, have more expensive programs but in English. You’d still be expected to learn the country’s language of course but not before you take classes there.</p>
<p>Hmm, I’ll try applying for a student visa for; Sweden, Finland and Romania.</p>
<p>Thanks! </p>
<p>Most student visa’s require proof of admission from a university prior to being issued.</p>