2 min readNew DelhiAug 23, 2023 11:00 AM IST
First published on: Aug 20, 2023 at 04:29 PM IST
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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)
According to the Ministry of External Affairs, over 750,000 Indian students were studying abroad in 2021. (Representative image) 
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