Masters Student Guides

There’s a lot to think about when you’re planning your postgraduate journey. You’ll need to decide what kind of Masters you want to study, which university to attend and how to improve your chances of application success. You’ll probably want to understand what studying a Masters is actually like and how it’ll be different to your undergraduate degree.

One of the most important factors is how you’ll fund your Masters course, whether through a postgraduate student loan or an international scholarship scheme. Another key consideration is the impact a Masters will have on your employability and how it could boost your earnings potential.

We’ve written hundreds of dedicated guides to all of these topics (and much more besides).

Living in South Africa – Postgraduate Guide

South Africa Africa International Study

What's it like to live in South Africa as a Masters student? Read a detailed guide to postgraduate accommodation, living costs and working whilst studying.

Living in Romania – Postgraduate Guide

Romania Europe International Study

What's it like to live in Romania as a Masters student? Read a detailed guide to postgraduate accommodation, living costs and working whilst studying.

Living in Israel – Postgraduate Guide

Israel Asia International Study

What's it like to live in Israel as a Masters student? Read a detailed guide to postgraduate accommodation, living costs and working whilst studying.

Masters Fees and Living Costs in Europe

Costs Europe Funding

Read our complete comparison of Masters fees and student living costs in different European countries.

Average University Living Costs - The Cost of Being a Postgraduate Student in the UK

United Kingdom Costs Funding

These are some of the living costs you’re likely to encounter in the UK while studying a Masters, including average accommodation prices.

Living in Iceland – Postgraduate Guide 2026

Iceland Europe International Study

What's it like to live in Iceland as a Masters student? Read a detailed guide to postgraduate accommodation, living costs and working whilst studying.

Living in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) – A Postgraduate Guide

United Arab Emirates Asia International Study

What's it like to live in the UAE as a Masters student? Read a detailed guide to postgraduate accommodation, living costs and working whilst studying.

Living in China – Postgraduate Guide

China Asia International Study

What's it like to live in China as a Masters student? Read a detailed guide to postgraduate accommodation, living costs and working whilst studying.

Living in Estonia – Postgraduate Guide

Estonia Europe International Study

What's it like to live in Estonia as a Masters student? Read a detailed guide to postgraduate accommodation, living costs and working whilst studying.