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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
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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
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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
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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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