Cost of Education
This section gives a brief description of the cost 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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