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Are there one-year and two-year masters program options, and what are their costs and durations in Germany/UAE for a Master's?

08 Jul 2026 · Answered by Edayachandiran Velmurugan · 1 min read
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Yes, both one-year and two-year master's programs are available, with costs and durations varying by country.

United Kingdom:
- One-year programs are standard.
- Tuition: £22,000 - £38,000 for the year.
- Living expenses: £12,000 - £21,600/year.
- Total annual cost: £35,200 - £61,100.
- Two-year programs are rare and usually cost more overall.

Germany:
- Two-year programs are typical.
- Tuition: Usually minimal at public universities (€150 - €390/semester).
- Living expenses: €11,400 - €14,400/year.
- Total two-year cost: €23,000 - €30,000.
- One-year programs exist but are less common and more intensive.

UAE:
- Both one-year and two-year programs are offered.
- Tuition: AED 35,000 - AED 60,000/year.
- Living expenses: AED 15,000 - AED 30,000/year.
- Total annual cost: AED 50,000 - AED 90,000.
- Two-year total cost: AED 100,000 - AED 180,000.

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