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Are there any other countries where the budget for studying masters will be less than Australia?

18 Aug 2026 · Answered by Smitha Satish S · 1 min read
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Yes, several countries offer master's programs with overall costs lower than Australia:

- Germany: Minimal or no tuition fees at public universities, only a small semester fee. Living expenses are moderate.
- Poland: Tuition fees typically ₹1.5 - 5 lakh/year, with low living costs.
- France: Public university tuition around ₹2.9 - 4 lakh/year; living expenses are reasonable outside major cities.
- Czech Republic: Free tuition for courses in Czech; modest fees for English-taught programs. Affordable living costs.
- Hungary: Tuition fees around ₹2 - 5 lakh/year, moderate living expenses.
- Malaysia and Taiwan: Tuition fees about ₹1.2 - 2.6 lakh/year with low living costs.

These countries offer quality education, lower tuition, and affordable living compared to Australia.

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