European Grad Studies Abroad: Cost of Living vs Low Tuition Fees

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Keep in mind that, for foreign students, rent will often be due in advance. You sign a 1-year contract, you have to pay 1 year's worth of rent immediately. Depending on the country, you may be able to use an escrow service so that you're not paying $10k+ to someone who may run off and leave you without an apartment (something that can happen to the naive), but you're still required to have all the money before they'll grant you a student visa.