{"id":42410,"date":"2024-04-17T21:22:32","date_gmt":"2024-04-17T20:22:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/monitor.icef.com\/?p=42410"},"modified":"2024-07-31T19:22:13","modified_gmt":"2024-07-31T18:22:13","slug":"comparing-student-visa-proof-of-funds-requirements-across-20-study-destinations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/monitor.icef.com\/2024\/04\/comparing-student-visa-proof-of-funds-requirements-across-20-study-destinations\/","title":{"rendered":"Comparing student visa proof of funds requirements across 20 study destinations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In recent months, some major study abroad destinations have increased the amount of available, guaranteed funds that international students must have to be eligible for a study visa. Part of the motivation here is to ensure students do not have to take on too much work while studying just to make ends meet. Another is to encourage only students with a genuine interest in pursuing a high-value qualification to apply for a study visa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The effect of higher proof of funds can serve as a deterrent for a segment of prospective international students. Destinations requiring lower amounts of guaranteed funds are often less expensive for students in general, and as per our recent article on emerging host countries<\/a>, more affordable destinations are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n