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This section gives a brief idea of
the expenses for studying abroad. This includes tuition costs and living expenses. Living
expenses may vary greatly depending on the individual. This information is just a rough
sketch obtained from talking to various students who are studying abroad currently.
U.S.A.
U.K.
Canada
Australia
New Zealand
Tuition
Fees
US Universities
fall under two major categories: public (state supported), and private (independent)
institutions. International students’ tuition expenses at state schools are based on
nonresident costs, which are still usually less expensive than those of private
universities. It’s important to note that the cost of a program in a US school does
not necessarily affect its quality. A brief idea can be had from the following table:
| University Type |
Tuition Fees
(annual in U.S. Dollars) |
| Private
Institutions (High Cost) |
$ 19,000 |
| Private Institutions (Low Cost) |
$ 12,000 |
| State
Institutions (High Cost) |
$ 13,000 |
| State
Institutions (Low Cost) |
$ 6,000 |
The
tuition fee is different for different universities and varies widely with courses. It can
vary from as low as $ 5000 a year for state universities to as much as $ 30000 per annum
for some private universities. For more specific details, please contact the universities.
Living
Expenses
The approximate
annual living expenses are about $10,000, which includes accommodation as well as other
daily expenses. However, the expenses are different for different people depending on the
lifestyles and this is just a rough idea. The main expenses can be split up as:
| Rent |
$ 400 per
month
(you can live alone with that amount in a place like Auburn or share an apartment with 6
people in NY) |
| Groceries |
$ 100 per
month |
| Utilities |
$ 100 per
month |
| Phone |
$ 100 per
month |
| Sundry |
$ 200 per
month |
So,
about $1000 per month is a good estimation. Most people can survive with $700-$1000
a month. The key here is to share apartments/houses so that you save on the utilities,
fixed charge portion of phone and to some extent on groceries.
Undergraduate
| Courses |
Average Total Tuition Fees per academic year |
Average Living Costs per academic year (9 months) |
Average Total Costs per year |
| Science |
8,130 |
6,600 |
14,730 |
| Medicine |
15,660 |
6,600 |
22,660 |
| Others |
6,210 |
6,600 |
12,810 |
Postgraduate
| Courses |
Average Total Tuition Fees per academic year |
Average Living Costs per academic year (9 months) |
Average Total Costs per year |
| Science |
8,200 |
6,600 |
14,800 |
| Medicine |
15,450 |
6,600 |
22,050 |
| Others |
6,303 |
6,600 |
12,903 |
Further
Education
| Average Total Tuition Fees per academic year |
Average Living Costs per academic year (9 months) |
Average Total Costs per year |
|
3,432 |
6,600 |
10,032 |
For all the
cost data above,
- Fees given are averages
- All costs are given in Pound
Sterling
- Living costs include accommodation,
Energy bills, food etc.
- Costs are according to 1999 session
International
Students, 1998-1999 Tuition Fees, General Arts and Science programs (In Canadian
Dollars)
| Province |
Undergraduate |
Graduate |
| Newfoundland |
$6,660 |
$1,896
- $3,549 |
| Prince
Edward Island |
$5,031
- $6,731 |
$3,878
- $5,578 |
| Nova
Scotia |
$5,456
- $9,180 |
$3,160
- $10,270 |
| New
Brunswick |
$4,580
- $8,080 |
$4,920
- $5,630 |
| Quebec |
$8,265
- $9,180 |
$7,450
- $15,000 |
| Ontario |
$6,500
- $12,202 |
$7,450
- $15,000 |
| Manitoba |
$4,696
- $5,017 |
$4,212
- $6,890 |
| Saskatchewan |
$5,625
- $8,127 |
$2,813
- $5,625 |
| Alberta |
$4,845
- $6,880 |
$4,684
- $15,000 |
| British
Columbia |
$3,784
- $13,830 |
$2,100
- $17,000 |
*Source:
The Directory of Canadian Universities - 1999, Association of Universities and Colleges of
Canada
Living
Expenses
Accommodation
Average cost of
accommodation in Canada is about CDN $ 400- 800 per month.
| Type |
Expenses
(annual in U.S. Dollars) |
| School-Provided
Homestays |
$ 400 -
$800 per month |
| School-Provided
Residence/Dormitory |
$3000 -
$7500 per year |
| Off
Campus Housing |
$250 - $
750 per month |
Undergraduate degrees
Courses |
Median
Total Tuition Fees for entire course |
Total
Living Costs for entire course
(3 years) |
Average
Total Costs per course |
| Science |
27,054 |
31,574 |
58,628 |
| Business |
19,325 |
31,574 |
50,899 |
| Arts |
19,325 |
31,574 |
50,899 |
Masters degrees
Courses |
Median
Annual Tuition Fees |
Annual
Living Costs |
Average
Annual Total Costs |
| Science |
9,115 |
10,525 |
19,640 |
| Business |
7,440 |
10,525 |
17,965 |
| Arts |
7,086 |
10,525 |
17,611 |
PhD
Courses |
Median
Total Tuition Fees for entire course |
Total
Living Costs for entire course
(3 years) |
Average
Total Costs per course |
| Science |
28,988 |
31,574 |
60,562 |
| Business |
24,156 |
31,574 |
55,730 |
| Arts |
23,190 |
31,574 |
54,764 |
MBA
Length
of MBA program varies considerably between institutions, depending on the mode of study,
but ranges from approximately nine to 15 months full time. The fees in the table below are
shown as the cost of the full MBA program rather than an annual
fee.
Median
Total Package Tuition Fees |
Average
Annual Living Costs |
Average
Total Costs
(taking duration as 1 year) |
14,945 |
10,525 |
25,470 |
For all the cost data above,
- Fees given are averages
- All costs are given in U.S. Dollars
- Living costs include accommodation, Energy bills, food etc.
- Costs are according to 1999 session
Tuition
Fees
The tuition fees is
different for different universities and varies with courses. We have listed a few courses
with the approximate range of annual tuition fees. For more specific details, please
contact the universities.
Undergraduate
Courses
| 1. |
Arts
/ Humanities / Social Sciences |
NZ $
10,000 - $ 12,000 per year |
| 2. |
Commerce
/ Administration / Management |
NZ $
10,000 - $ 12,500 per year |
| 3. |
Computing
& Mathematical Sciences |
NZ $
13,000 - $ 15,000 per year |
| 4. |
Engineering |
NZ $
16,000 - $ 17,500 per year |
| 5. |
Science
/ Science Technology |
NZ $
14,000 - $ 16,000 per year |
| 6. |
Technology |
NZ $
14,000 - $ 18,000 per year |
Postgraduate
Courses
| 1. |
Arts
/ Humanities / Social Sciences |
NZ $
14,000 - $ 16,000 per year |
| 2. |
Master
of Business Administration |
NZ $
18,000 - $ 24,000 per year |
| 3. |
Engineering |
NZ $
18,000 - $ 24,500 per year |
Living
Expenses
The approximate
annual living expenses are about NZ $ 7,000, which includes accommodation as well as other
daily expenses. However, the expenses are different for different people depending on the
lifestyles and this is just a rough idea.
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