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Cost of a year
What will a year really cost?
From the country guide: tuition, living costs and the visa fee, plus the money you must show. The part you lose if the visa is refused is marked.
A year in the Philippines
| In PHP as published | In EUR | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition, one year | Not published Public university, international student | |
| Living costs, twelve months | Not published | |
| Visa or permit feeNot refunded if the visa is refused | USD 250 | EUR 226 |
| Money you must show for the visa | Not published Held in your account before you apply; most of it then pays your living costs | |
Worth knowing. Students have no general right to work, and tuition is charged per unit so there is no annual figure to compare.
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Your first nightsA hotel or short let for your first nights, while you look for a room or wait for your hall.
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Your first nightsA driver who meets you at the airport with your name on a sign, booked before you fly, so your first trip to your new address is sorted.
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Leaves out flights, deposits and insurance unless the guide includes them. Currency: Rates by Exchange Rate API, 13 November 2026.