University education is burning a hole in pockets

University education for students pursuing their studies away from their families has begun quite challenging for the 2023-2024 term due to steadily increasing costs. According to research by Eğitim-İş, in major cities The monthly cost ofattending university has surpassed double theminimum wage, exceeding 50,000 TL.Inaddition, the cost of startinguniversityExpenses incurred forthe start of university have exceeded 100,000 TL.

THE BIGGEST BURDEN IS HOUSING

Accordingto the findings of the research,thestudents' biggestThe largest expensewas housing costs. In Ankara, private dormitory fees average 38,500 TL, while they have reached around 40,000 TL in Istanbul and 29,000 TL in Izmir. Forstudents who want to rent an apartment, thesituation isFor housing, the average rent and deposit amount to 25,000 TL.

FOOD AND SOCIALIZING EXPENSES ARERISING

For just one stIt is stated that an average of 12,000 TL per month must be spent on food.The cost of social life has also increased. Forstudents to have a coffee andsocialize,it costs an average of 6,000 TL. While transportation expenses vary between cities,in Ankara, the monthlysubscription fee is 350 TL, up to 380 TL in Istanbul and 480 TL in Izmir rises.

ADDITIONAL EXPENSES AND ANNUAL EXTRA COSTS

For students renting a homefor electricity, water, natural gas, internet, and utility bills, the annual average is around 3,000 TL. For educational materials and books,it is calculated that an average of 2,500 TL must be spent, while stationery expenses are set at 670 TL. Additionally, for students who want to buy a computer, theaverage cost forstudents was recorded as 30,000 TL.

UNITHE INITIAL COST OFSTARTINGUNIVERSITY HAS SURPASSED100,000 TL

According to the Eğitim-İş report,for a student just startinguniversity, Astudent's expenses for just basicneedsexceed 105,000 TL. Monthly fixedexpenses, meanwhile, are double the minimumwage. risingto reach 50,000 TL.

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