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Country Average tuition fees for international students\* Austria €1,500 Hungary €1,500 Greece €1,500 Poland €2,000 France €2,800-3,800 \*from outside of EU/EEA Moreover, you don’t have to cover all expenses yourself! Every year Europe offers over €16 billion in scholarships, so why not try to get one. At university, don’t blow your academic progress. Your hard work may be rewarded with discounts on student fees for academic excellence. ## Don’t overlook student cards There are thousands of student discounts if you hold a proof of the status, such as the International Student Identity Card (ISIC). Available in over 130 countries, it is valid from 1 September till 31 December next year. The digital subscription fee is €15. Those who choose to study abroad in Europe might consider getting a European Youth Card. Available in 36 countries for anyone under the age of 31 (26 in some cases), it is packed with countless discounts and offers opportunities for international students to volunteer and work – all at a cost of €14 per year. Such schemes enable young people to fully appreciate the benefits of studying abroad, saving on anything from travel to events. ## Don’t forget about student discounts Make the best of your international student status when shopping for necessities and indulgences. Never hesitate to ask if you’re eligible for a student discount offered by many brands, including: * **Fashion:** Topshop, Adidas, RayBan, Timberland, Calvin Klein, Puma * **Gadgets/software:** Samsung, Apple, Microsoft’s DreamSpark, Adobe’s Creative Cloud, Spotify * **Online stores:** ASOS (clothing and cosmetic brands), Amazon Prime for Students * **Travel:** Save money by using cheap booking services such as Skyscanner, Kayak or StudentUniverse. You can also get an International Youth Travel Card (IYTC) or a Eurail Student Pass (Eurail Pass Youth) to budget your trips. ## Don’t waste money The time of studying abroad is ideal to start managing your funds responsibly. * Don’t buy new. You can save a fortune on furniture, a car, gadgets and even textbooks if you buy used from eBay, Amazon, or your local marketplace. * Don’t pay for everything by yourself. Share an apartment with someone to cut your payments for rent, groceries and utility bills. Travel in groups to save on tickets and accommodation. Throw potluck parties. * Use smart services while studying abroad. Get an app for public transport. Register with a global freelance platform such as Upwork for extra income. And most importantly, know how to handle your transactions and optimise your balance sheet. Research your options for a bank account / debit card, avoid paying interest on your credit cards, redeem cashback, and so on. If you need to send money, opt for an online money transfer service such as Profee. It is fast, reliable and user-friendly: you can [transfer money online](https://www.profee.com/send-money) in just a couple of clicks. In addition, it offers very low charges combined with the best exchange rate. Get it as an app for iOS or Android or visit www.profee.com. ## Be smart! As you can see, avoiding financial fails as an international student is easy and even fun! With some planning and new services such as Profee, the benefits of studying abroad are endless. Use them! Trademarks, logos and other graphic or text elements are owned by the respective right holders. We do not promote third-party brands but provide introductory information only. 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