Canada
According to Statistics Canada, the average undergraduate tuition fees for 2014-15 for Canadian students are CA$5,959. For international students, the tuition fees range from CA$15,000 – CA$27,240 (University of Toronto), as per AUCC.
According to Statistics Canada, the average undergraduate tuition fees for 2014-15 for Canadian students are CA$5,959. For international students, the tuition fees range from CA$15,000 – CA$27,240 (University of Toronto), as per AUCC.
USA
Undergraduate educational institutes in America can be broadly categorized into 3:
1. Community College – A typically 2-year junior or technical college granting certificates, diplomas and associate’s degrees, from where students can transfer to a 4-year program at a University to obtain a bachelor’s degree.
2. 4-year Public University – Also called State Universities, they are funded by individual states to help bring down tuition costs compared to Private Universities.
3. 4-year Private University – These are either non-profit or for profit, and typically have the highest tuition costs.
A Community College is the cheapest means of lower tertiary education, followed by Public University, with Private Universities being the costliest. More importantly, the chances of getting scholarships and grants for international students especially are higher in Private institutions than in Public / State universities, which primarily help in-state students the most.
As per the CollegeBoard website, the average Tuition and Room and Board charges for 2014-15 are:
4-Year Public In-state: US$9,139 + US$9,804 = US$18,943
4-Year Public Out-of-state: US$22,958 + US$9,804 = US$32,762
4-Year Private Non-profit: US$31,231 + US$11,188 = US$42,419
These charges do not include miscellaneous fees, books, department fees, health insurance, etc., nor do they take into account any scholarships or grants that the institutions might provide. For a complete degree, multiply the costs by 4, and adjust for inflation.
Undergraduate educational institutes in America can be broadly categorized into 3:
1. Community College – A typically 2-year junior or technical college granting certificates, diplomas and associate’s degrees, from where students can transfer to a 4-year program at a University to obtain a bachelor’s degree.
2. 4-year Public University – Also called State Universities, they are funded by individual states to help bring down tuition costs compared to Private Universities.
3. 4-year Private University – These are either non-profit or for profit, and typically have the highest tuition costs.
A Community College is the cheapest means of lower tertiary education, followed by Public University, with Private Universities being the costliest. More importantly, the chances of getting scholarships and grants for international students especially are higher in Private institutions than in Public / State universities, which primarily help in-state students the most.
As per the CollegeBoard website, the average Tuition and Room and Board charges for 2014-15 are:
4-Year Public In-state: US$9,139 + US$9,804 = US$18,943
4-Year Public Out-of-state: US$22,958 + US$9,804 = US$32,762
4-Year Private Non-profit: US$31,231 + US$11,188 = US$42,419
These charges do not include miscellaneous fees, books, department fees, health insurance, etc., nor do they take into account any scholarships or grants that the institutions might provide. For a complete degree, multiply the costs by 4, and adjust for inflation.
Australia
Australian education is the most expensive according to HSBC (report dated 13/08/2013), yet the country has the highest international student ratio compared to other popular international education centers. According to the official government website, Study in Australia, tuition fees for international students can range from AU$15,000 – AU$33,000. Domestic students pay up to AU$10,085, depending on the student contribution band. An undergraduate degree from Australia can take between 3 to 5 years to obtain.
Australian education is the most expensive according to HSBC (report dated 13/08/2013), yet the country has the highest international student ratio compared to other popular international education centers. According to the official government website, Study in Australia, tuition fees for international students can range from AU$15,000 – AU$33,000. Domestic students pay up to AU$10,085, depending on the student contribution band. An undergraduate degree from Australia can take between 3 to 5 years to obtain.
UK
Undergraduate education in the UK can cost about GB£ 38,500, while the cost of living can go up to GB£ 12,000 (GB£13,000 in case of London) as per QS Top Universities. Normally, undergraduate degrees take 3 years to complete in the UK.
Undergraduate education in the UK can cost about GB£ 38,500, while the cost of living can go up to GB£ 12,000 (GB£13,000 in case of London) as per QS Top Universities. Normally, undergraduate degrees take 3 years to complete in the UK.
Singapore
Singapore offers world-class education, with National University of Singapore being consistently ranked among the Global Top 20 for multiple programs. A business degree in Singapore costs S$ 31,500 in tuition fees, and living expenses are one of the highest in the world. However, a typical undergraduate degree takes 3 years to complete, compared to 4 years in most other places. International students can also avail of government grants which cover most of the tuition costs, in return for signing a bond that they will work for 3 years for a local company on completion of their degree.
Singapore offers world-class education, with National University of Singapore being consistently ranked among the Global Top 20 for multiple programs. A business degree in Singapore costs S$ 31,500 in tuition fees, and living expenses are one of the highest in the world. However, a typical undergraduate degree takes 3 years to complete, compared to 4 years in most other places. International students can also avail of government grants which cover most of the tuition costs, in return for signing a bond that they will work for 3 years for a local company on completion of their degree.
The above-mentioned figures are average, and vary depending on a variety of factors including university, major (degrees in medicine and law cost a whole lot more, while Arts degrees cost much less), city, scholarships and grants.
For clarity: US$ 1 = CA$ 1.28 = AU$ 1.31 = GB£ 0.68 = SG$ 1.39 = INR 63.09 (Mar 2015)
For clarity: US$ 1 = CA$ 1.28 = AU$ 1.31 = GB£ 0.68 = SG$ 1.39 = INR 63.09 (Mar 2015)