Which is better: Online Degrees or Traditional Studies?
ua-networks.com, JAN 15 2021 at 02:33 PM
Right now, online grades are all the rage, and that's not just due to the latest pandemic. Online research programmes were growing in popularity long before this year became an endless series of online meetings, classes, and Netflix binge watching. The key reasons are clear: a lot of versatility and comfort, the opportunity to study at your own pace, the ability to re-watch a class whenever possible.
But the big question is here: are online degrees cheaper than conventional studies? Well, occasionally yes, but the reality is, way too many factors rely on it. So, keep reading as we evaluate the actual costs of online learning as opposed to on-campus studying. The biggest difference you will find is at the costly end, where conventional academic programmes typically come at a much higher cost. The sum you pay for a flight or train ticket will start from a few hundred Euros to more than 1,000 Euros. You may even ask your parents or friends to push you around if you plan to study in one of the neighboring nations. The money will go into the gas in this situation.
It's straightforward with online degrees: there's no travel and you're not going anywhere. You're going to study from home, and all there is to it is that. Of the courses, there are also mixed studies: much of the study is done from home, but every now and then you will have to go on campus, which will mean extra travel costs.
You would certainly need to apply and obtain a student visa in order to study abroad. Of course, there are several exceptions. EU/EEA students, for instance, do not need a visa to study in an EU/EEA country. But students do need to apply for one in most other cases. A student visa, not to mention the time you need to spend during the visa process, will cost anything from 50 to over 300 EUR. You also need to show that you have health insurance protected in many instances and enough cash to live and research in that region.
There are far too many financial variables involved in the study of a degree offered by an international university, regardless of the type of degree (online vs. on-campus). On the one hand, you might be able to save, but on the other, you might lose money. Ultimately, it is about what you're studying, where you're studying, and how flexible your budget is.
