Comparing cost of studying abroad in US, UK, Australia, Canada, Europe

A lot of youngsters in India plan to study abroad but are unable to pursue their dream due to a lack of funds. With people now settled in their high school, this is the best time to start researching for international universities. For many, the quest begins to explore scholarship opportunities, while others eagerly seek the most budget-friendly study destinations. With aspirations high and financial considerations in mind, the search for an affordable educational journey takes centre stage.

According to the data released by the government on the number of Indian students studying abroad, some countries such as the US (4,65,791 students), Australia (1,00,009), United Arab Emirates (1,64,000), the UK (55,465) and a few more in Europe have come ahead as the most popular choices for ‘study abroad’.

So let’s see how prices stand for the cost of studying abroad — which includes tuition fee, textbooks and supplies, living expenses, transportation, and additional expenses such as visa cost — in some of the most prominent and frequented countries by international students.

Check the comparison:

United States: $10,000 – $18,000 per year

United Kingdom: $17,000 (£13,000) per year

Canada: $11,800 – $15,750 per year

Australia: $14,290 – $19,288 per year

Europe: €8,400 – €14,400 per year (estimated based on €700 – €1,200 per month)

Now check the comparison of cost of studying in these countries, on the basis of tuition fees, cost of visa, living expenses, treansportation etc.

United States of America

Average cost of living: $10,000 – $18,000 per year.

Tuition Fees: $32,000 to $60,000 per year.

Textbook and Supplies: $1,240 per year on average

Accommodation:  $1,500 – $3,100 per month

Living expenses: 10,000$ – 18,000$ per year on average

Transportation: $90 – $130 per month

Additional expenses:  F1 visa: $510 per application

United Kingdom (UK)

Average cost of living: $17,000 ( £13,000) per year.

Tuition fees: £11,400 to £32,081 per year

Textbook and Supplies: £120 -  £240 per year

Accommodation:  £900-£1400 per month

Living expenses:  £1,360 on average per month

Transportation: £140 per year

Additional expenses: £363 for student visa

Canada

Average cost of living: $11,800 – $15,750 per year

Tuition fees: $11,800 – $15,750 per year

Textbook and Supplies: $1,500 per year

Accommodation: $350 – $500 per month

Living expenses: $11,800 – $15,750 per year

Transportation: $30 – $80 per month

Additional expenses: Study permit: $120

Australia

Average cost of living: USD 14,290 to 19,288 per year

Tuition fees: $10,060 – $35,730 per year

Textbook and Supplies: $360 – $1,080 per year

Accommodation: $600 per month.

Living expenses: $14,290 to $19,288 per year

Transportation: $150 per month.

Additional expenses: Student visa $630

Europe

Tuition fees: 5,000 – 13,000 EUR

Textbook and Supplies: 50 - 200 EUR per year

Accommodation: 300 - 800 EUR per month

Living expenses: 700 - 1,200 EUR per month

Transportation: 20 - 100 EUR per month

Additional expenses: Student visa: 60 - 100 EUR

United Arab Emirates (UAE)

Average cost of living (monthly): $650 to $1,300

Tuition fees: $10,209 to $19,000 per year

Textbook and Supplies: $250 - $300

Accommodation: $860 – $2,450

Living expenses: $2,230 - $2,750

Transportation: $60 - $70

Additional expenses: Student visa: $816 (approx)

(Source: Erudera)