Tuition Fee, Expenses & Cost of Education

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 Expenses in U.S.A. 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. Expenses in U.K. 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 Expenses in Canada 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 Expenses in Australia 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 Expenses in New Zealand 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. CALL 0094779568350 FOR FREE CONSULTANCY,FREE ADMISSION .... Achievers@usa.com