How much budget is needed for tuition fees, living expenses, and visa charges for one year of masters abroad in UK/Australia for a Master's?
The total budget for a one-year master's abroad varies by country, university, and lifestyle. Here are typical current costs for popular destinations:
UK
- Tuition: £16,000 - £35,000/year (₹16 - 35 lakh)
- Living: £10,000 - £15,000/year (₹10 - 15 lakh)
- Visa: £490 (₹49,000)
- Total: £27,000 - £55,000 (₹27 - 55 lakh)
USA
- Tuition: $25,000 - $60,000/year (₹20 - 60 lakh)
- Living: $12,000 - $20,000/year (₹12 - 20 lakh)
- Visa: $185 (₹18,500)
- Total: $35,000 - $85,000 (₹35 - 85 lakh)
Canada
- Tuition: CAD 20,000 - 35,000/year (₹12 - 21 lakh)
- Living: CAD 10,000 - 13,000/year (₹10 - 13 lakh)
- Visa: CAD 150 (₹9,000)
- Total: CAD 13 - 22 lakh
Australia
- Tuition: AUD 30,000 - 50,000/year (₹15 - 25 lakh)
- Living: AUD 10,000 - 17,000/year (₹10 - 17 lakh)
- Visa: AUD 710 (₹41,000)
- Total: AUD 16 - 27 lakh
Germany
- Tuition: €0 - 3,000/year (₹0 - 3 lakh)
- Living: €6,000 - 10,000/year (₹6 - 10 lakh)
- Visa: €75 (₹6,000)
- Total: €7 - 13 lakh
Figures are estimates and subject to change. Actual costs depend on your chosen university, city, and personal spending. For a personalized budget plan, connect with your LeapScholar counsellor.
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