Free International Student Budget Planner
The International Student Budget Planner helps students and advisors estimate full study-abroad costs — tuition, housing, food, transport, visa, and living expenses — with a monthly breakdown, surplus/deficit tracker, and PDF export — built for any student success management system.
Runs entirely in your browser · No login · No data uploaded
Pre-filled from country preset — edit any field to match your actual costs.
Select your study destination, adjust income and expenses, then click Calculate Budget to see your full financial plan.
How to Plan Your International Student Budget in 3 Steps
Follow these steps to get results in under a minute
International Student Budget Planner — FAQ
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How UniCloud360 Planner Compares
vs spreadsheets, manual processes, and paid platforms
| Feature | UniCloud360 UniCloud360 Planner | Numbeo | Uni-specific Budget Sheet | Generic Spreadsheet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country cost presets | 9 countries auto-loaded | City cost data | Single university only | Manual entry required |
| Multi-year projection | Up to 6-year total cost | Point-in-time only | Single year only | Manual formula setup |
| PDF export | One-click print-ready PDF | No export | Screenshot or copy | Print from spreadsheet |
| Income vs expense tracking | Surplus/deficit + health badge | Cost listing only | Basic totals only | Manual formula required |
| Free | Free forever, no login | Free | May require login | Free |
| No login required | Fully browser-based | No login | Varies by institution | No login |
What Students and Advisors Are Saying
Trusted by lecturers and students across Sri Lankan universities
"I recommend this planner to every incoming international student during orientation. It makes the conversation about living costs concrete — students can see immediately whether their scholarship covers their expected lifestyle, and where they need to cut back or find additional funding."
"The country presets are a game-changer. Students come to appointments having already explored three or four country options side by side, with realistic cost estimates. It halves the time we spend explaining baseline living costs and lets us focus on visa and scholarship strategy."
"We use this as part of our pre-departure financial readiness programme. The budget health indicator — Healthy, Tight, or Over Budget — gives students a clear verdict they can act on. Several students have used the PDF export as supporting documentation for emergency bursary applications."
"The multi-year total cost feature is something parents always ask about when their child is considering a three or four year degree abroad. Having that figure auto-calculated from the annual budget — with a note about scholarship renewal — makes those family conversations much easier to manage."
Embed This Tool on Your Site
Copy this code to embed the International Student Budget Planner on your institution's international student portal.