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Can you provide a comparison of tuition fees and living expenses for masters programs in USA, Australia, and Ireland?

24 Aug 2026 · Answered by Vandna Rani · 1 min read
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Here’s a comparison of typical tuition fees and living expenses for master’s programs:

USA
- Tuition: $25,000 - $70,000/year
- Living expenses: $12,000 - $20,000/year
- Total annual cost: $37,000 - $90,000+

Australia
- Tuition: AUD 22,000 - 50,000/year (specialized programs like MBAs up to AUD 95,000)
- Living expenses: AUD 18,000 - 30,000/year
- Total annual cost: AUD 45,000 - 85,000

Ireland
- Tuition: €10,000 - 35,000/year
- Living expenses: €12,000 - 22,800/year
- Total annual cost: €22,000 - 62,000

Actual costs depend on university, city, and lifestyle, and are subject to change.

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