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Can you give me a range of tuition fees so I can know the budget required in UK/New Zealand for a Master's?

27 Jul 2026 · Answered by Disha Roy Choudhury · 1 min read
Disha Roy Choudhury
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Here are the typical annual tuition fee ranges for Master's programs (September 2027 intake):

- USA (public): $30,000 - $80,000/year
- USA (private): $50,000 - $120,000/year
- UK: £9,000 - £30,000/year
- UAE: AED 30,000 - 120,000/year
- New Zealand: NZD 25,000 - 40,000/year
- France (public, non-EU): €8,000 - €20,000/year
- Netherlands (non-EU): €12,000 - €30,000/year

These figures are approximate and subject to change. Tuition varies by university, course, and location. Living costs, health insurance, and other fees are not included and should be budgeted separately.

If you need help estimating your total budget for a specific country or university, your LeapScholar counsellor can assist further.

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Premlata Shandilya
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The typical annual budget for a Master's in the UK or New Zealand includes both tuition and living expenses:

UK (per year):
- Tuition fees: £9,000 - £30,000, depending on university and course (subject to change)
- Living expenses: £1,529/month in London (£13,761 for 9 months) or £1,171/month elsewhere (£10,539 for 9 months; subject to change)

New Zealand (per year):
- Tuition fees: NZD 26,000 - NZD 40,000, depending on program (subject to change)
- Living expenses: NZD 20,000 - NZD 25,000 (subject to change)

These figures do not include health insurance or visa fees, which are also required and vary by provider and policy. Actual costs depend on your university, course, and personal lifestyle. For detailed guidance on your specific options, connect with your LeapScholar counsellor.

Pushplata Gaddmwar
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The average cost of a master's degree abroad depends on the country and program. Here’s a typical yearly breakdown for New Zealand, the UK, and Sweden (subject to change):

New Zealand
- Tuition: NZD 28,000 - 55,000/year
- Living: NZD 20,000 - 25,000/year
- Total: NZD 48,000 - 80,000/year

UK
- Tuition: £13,000 - 35,000/year
- Living: £10,000 - 15,000/year
- Total: £23,000 - 50,000/year

Sweden
- Tuition: SEK 80,000 - 295,000/year
- Living: SEK 96,000 - 144,000/year
- Total: SEK 176,000 - 439,000/year

Actual costs vary by university, program, and lifestyle. These figures do not include health insurance, visa fees, or travel.

Abhishek Mehta
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Expect the total annual cost of studying a master's abroad to range from NZD 46,000 - 86,000 in New Zealand and £30,000 - 50,000 in the UK, including tuition and living expenses.

Key expenses to budget for:
- Tuition fees: NZD 26,000 - 40,000/year (New Zealand); £18,000 - 35,000/year (UK)
- Living expenses: NZD 20,000/year (New Zealand); £1,200 - 1,500/month (UK, higher in London)
- Health insurance: NZD 600 - 1,000/year (New Zealand); £470/year (UK health surcharge)
- Visa fees: NZD 750 - 850 (New Zealand); £490 (UK)
- Books/materials: NZD 500 - 1,000/year (New Zealand); £100 - 600/year (UK)
- Travel: ₹40,000 - 70,000 for round-trip airfare

You’ll also need to show proof of funds for visa purposes, covering tuition and living costs for at least one year. Figures are typical and subject to change.

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