4th Disability Agreement: BNP Paribas reaffirms its commitment
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Be it tuition, living costs, or studying abroad, education is becoming increasingly expensive in many countries. Today, banks can play a key role in empowering students to continue their education in the best conditions. BNP Paribas is committed to supporting young people through offers tailored to their individual career plans.
In recent years, students in many countries have dealt with continuously rising tuition costs. According to an OECD report, the United Kingdom tops the list of countries with the highest public university tuition fees. Currently, the average British student spends £7,000 (€7,800) per year on a bachelor’s curriculum, while non-European students pay twice that amount.
For private schools, the United States and Australia have the highest fees. For a year of undergraduate study, students can expect to pay between $25,000 and $40,000 (€22,000 and €35,000) in the United States, and between AUD 15,000 and AUD 33,000 (€10,000 and €22,000) in Australia. In the United States, tuition costs have even climbed 440 % in 25 years.
In France, despite an increase in living costs per resident, its universities charge some of the world’s lowest tuition fees (€170, on average, for a bachelor year). However, tuition at some private schools has increased in recent years—business schools raised tuition fees by an average of 64.1 % between 2009 and 2018.
Costs rise even higher when students choose to participate in a study abroad program. On top of tuition fees, students must also add the cost of living in the host country.
Since student life varies enormously from one country to the next, it is crucial to tailor these financial support programs to the local context, challenges and cultures. For this reason, Group subsidiaries have developed specific initiatives:
From helping students to enroll in a business school or university, to offering assistance to those studying abroad or developing an entrepreneurial project, BNP Paribas adapts to the individual situation and needs of each student, everywhere around the world. The goal is to help students finance their education while maintaining peace of mind, so they can pursue their passions and follow through on their projects.
Apart from studies, BNP Paribas is committed to helping young people follow their passions. As the world’s leading tennis partner, the bank encourages this sport at universities—the Group is the official sponsor of several university tennis competitions, including the BNP Paribas Master’U international tournament.
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