Students are looking for different destinations to study. Sometimes, it is a passion to study in a foreign country, and other times it’s a chance. In both situations, a budget-friendly study abroad destination will help to meet other expenses such as accommodation, food, etc with ease.
Broadly speaking, when we talk about studying abroad, the popular names that come to our mind include the UK, USA, Australia, and Canada. However, many other pocket-friendly options are there in the list. This article will reveal information about fees and other expenses to study abroad.
Countries Charging Low Tuition Fees:
The low tuition fee of the different programs is likely to relieve you from the high expenses. The fees vary according to the universities, programs, and locations. Many students get the scholarship facility for studying abroad to complete their degree within the budget. Below is the average tuition fee for students planning to study abroad:
Country-wise MBA Fees (Estimated Cost in Lakhs)
- USA: 28.88
- UK: 20.50
- Australia: 21.97
- Singapore: 25.10
- Canada: 30.00
- New Zealand: 23.70
- Germany: 12. 15
- France: 20. 90
- Netherlands: 24. 93
- Ireland: 11.30
Country wise BE/B.Tech Fees (Estimated Cost in Lakhs)
- USA: 29.00
- UK: 19.50
- Australia: 20.85
- Singapore: 16.00
- Canada: 29.50
- New Zealand: 18.00
- Germany: 1. 05
Note: The two courses are MBA and BE/B. Tech is the prominent course for which students prefer going abroad. The course cost mentioned above is an estimated cost. It is suggested to inquire about the exact fees from the university applying to living expenses.
Average Living Expenses (An Estimated cost in Lakh)
The living expenses include the cost of accommodation, food, travel, hostel, clothing, books and study resources, and entertainment.
- USA: 9.78
- Australia: 6.50
- New Zealand: 5.47
- Canada: 6.22
- UK: 5.92
- Singapore: 3.62
- Germany: 3.77
- France: 3.77
- Netherlands: 4.39
Suggested Countries to Study Abroad
Check the list of Budget-Friendly Study Abroad Destinations below:
- United States of America: The United States of America is in the top of the list with numerous top-ranked universities. All these universities offer the best undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Some of the best colleges in the USA are located in New York, Boston, Cambridge, New Haven, etc. Some of the well-known programs in the USA are B.Tech., B.Sc, MS, MFA, BBA, MBA, MBBS, etc. are some popular programs for international students to study in the USA.
- Canada: If we talk about Canada, the cost of living is a little high but the tuition fees are low as compared to other countries. The country provides study-work visas and the best quality of life which attracts foreign students. Canada-based universities offer the best education and are simpler as compared to the UK, US, and European countries. A few renowned universities here include T University of Toronto, McGill University, The University of British Columbia, University of Alberta, University of Waterloo, Western University, University of Montreal, University of Calgary, etc.
- United Kingdom: The United Kingdom has been known to provide excellent education for years. The country offers affordable tuition fees. The country offers some of the top-ranked universities, better education, affordable tuition fees, comfortable living, etc. Some of the universities provide scholarships in the UK during their studies which makes it easy for foreign students to finish their degrees. A few prominent universities in the UK are the University of Cambridge, University of Oxford, Imperial College London, University College London, University of Edinburgh, University of Manchester and many more.
- Australia: New South Wales in Australia is popular for well-known academic institutions. The best colleges of the country are located in cities such as Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, Canberra, and Perth. Students prefer seeking courses such as Accounting, Health Care, Master of Business Administration (MBA), Information Technology, and Hotel Management. A few suggested universities in Australia include University of Melbourne, University of New South Wales, University of Sydney, Australian National University, Monash University, University of Queensland, etc.
- New Zealand: New Zealand is one of the safest and most beautiful destinations to study courses such as MBA, BE/B. Tech, Medical, etc. New Zealand offers the best study environment to students from any part of the world. You will find the best colleges located in Wellington, Napier-Hastings, Christchurch, Hamilton, etc. The universities offering the best education are University of Auckland, University of Otago, Massey University, Victoria University of Wellington, and University of Waikato.
- Singapore: Singapore has become a hub for higher education and a safe environment. Every year, several foreign students visit Singapore to pursue education. With a top and budget-friendly education system, hundreds of students prefer seeking admission to universities located in Singapore. The National University of Singapore, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore University of Technology & Design, Singapore Management University, etc offer the best education all over.
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