2023-09-13 20:58:55
During recent years, the number of Colombians who have decided to migrate has increased, with the main purpose of improving their living conditions and seeking new professional and educational opportunities in other countries.
Harvard and Oxford are two of the most prestigious universities in the world, and their cost is quite high for most people, for this reason, many applicants decide to opt for the scholarships that these institutions offer.
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Generally, costs include tuition, lodging, food, and personal expenses. Tuition is the highest cost, and varies depending on the study program.
How much does it cost to study at Harvard?
The dream of many is to study at the best universities in the world.
Harvard University is a private research university located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It is the oldest university in the United States and one of the most prestigious universities in the world.
Harvard was founded in 1636 by a group of Puritan settlers. The college was originally called New College, but was renamed Harvard College in 1639 in honor of John Harvard, an English clergyman and philanthropist who donated his library and £400 towards the establishment of the college.
Harvard College is Harvard’s undergraduate school. Harvard College students can study a wide range of subjects, including arts and sciences, social sciences, natural sciences, and humanities.
Harvard also has 12 graduate schools, including Harvard Law School, Harvard Business School, Harvard Medical School, and Harvard School of Education. These schools offer graduate programs in a wide range of fields, including law, business, medicine, education, and science.
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Recently, the university published on its website the estimated cost for the 2023 – 2024 cycle and specifies the approximate values.
– For example, tuition for an undergraduate semester at Harvard costs $4,807.
– Accommodation is the second highest cost. Housing options at Harvard include dormitories, apartments, and houses. The housing fee in a university dormitory costs around $12,424 per semester.
– Food is the third highest cost. Students at Harvard can choose to eat in the dining hall or cook their own meals. The food fee at the university cafeteria costs around $7,950 per semester.
– Personal expenses vary depending on the student’s lifestyle. Some common personal expenses include transportation, clothing, entertainment, and books. The estimated personal expenses are $2,500 per semester.
– To the above expenses are added other expenses such as books, which can be worth approximately $1,000, and transportation costs for people who decide to live off campus, which can be worth approximately $4,500 per semester.
In total, a semester at Harvard costs around $33,181, which is equivalent to approximately 130 million Colombian pesos, exchanging currency at the current price.
How much does it cost to study at Oxford?
The dream of many is to study at the best universities in the world.
The University of Oxford is a public research university located in Oxford, England. It is considered the oldest university in the English-speaking world and also one of the most prestigious universities in the world.
Oxford was founded in 1096, making it the oldest university in the English-speaking world. The university developed from a series of schools and colleges that began to emerge in the 12th century. Oxford’s oldest colleges are Merton College, Balliol College and University College.
Oxford has a collegiate structure, meaning that colleges are autonomous units within the university. Each school has its own government, its own staff and its own students. Oxford students are divided into their home school, which provides accommodation, meals, social activities and academic support.
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Oxford offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs, with emphases ranging from arts and sciences, social sciences, natural sciences and humanities. The university has a strong reputation in the areas of history, philosophy, literature, mathematics and natural sciences.
Undergraduate tuition costs for international students at Oxford University can be worth $41,389 per year, which in Colombian pesos represents approximately 165 million pesos.
However, the tuition cost for postgraduate programs can range between 37,626 and 62,711 dollars, that is, between 150 million and 248 million pesos.
These costs are high, but Harvard and Oxford offer a high-quality education. Universities have a long history of academic excellence, and their students have the opportunity to learn from some of the best professors in the world.
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