How Much Does It Cost to Live at a Foreign University?
June 23, 2026
How much does it actually cost to live at a university in the UK or Switzerland? What do these costs consist of, and how do you build a sustainable budget? In the third episode of the Stipko podcast, we talk about money with no filters, share the personal experiences, and some practical hacks.
In this Episode:
- Budgets and unexpected expenses: We compare annual costs in England and Switzerland and discuss hidden fees that might catch you off guard at the start.Experience from both sides
- Accommodation and survival hacks: You’ll find out why a dorm with a kitchen and your own microwave is the best investment, and how to save on food using apps like Too Good To Go.
- Joint investment and internships: We look at how working legally works during demanding studies and why we view the Scholarship program as a joint financial effort between the foundation and your family.
Guests:
Jakub Niederle – Bakala Foundation Scholar (2024), University of Oxford, Biology
Evžen Wybitul – Bakala Foundation Scholar (2022), ETH Zurich, University of Oxford, Data Science
Karolina Jiřelová – Scholarship Program Manager
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