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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?

13 Jul 2026 · Answered by Muskan Jain · 2 min read
Muskan Jain
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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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Vandna Rani
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Here’s a typical annual budget for a master's degree abroad (subject to change):

Canada
- Tuition: CAD 15,000 - 40,000/year
- Living: CAD 12,000 - 18,000/year
- Total: CAD 27,000 - 58,000/year (approx. ₹16.5 - 35.6 lakh)

USA
- Tuition: USD 20,000 - 55,000/year
- Living: USD 12,000 - 18,000/year
- Total: USD 32,000 - 73,000/year (approx. ₹26.6 - 60.5 lakh)

UK
- Tuition: £11,000 - 45,000/year
- Living: £12,000 - 18,000/year
- Total: £23,000 - 63,000/year (approx. ₹23.5 - 64.5 lakh)

Australia
- Tuition: AUD 22,000 - 50,000/year
- Living: AUD 24,000 - 36,000/year
- Total: AUD 46,000 - 86,000/year (approx. ₹25.5 - 47.5 lakh)

Health insurance, visa fees, and personal expenses are extra and vary by country and university. All figures are approximate and subject to change. For a tailored estimate, connect with your LeapScholar counsellor.

Shairal Pathak
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Tuition fees and living costs for a Master's in the UK or Australia vary by university, program, and city.

United Kingdom
- Tuition fees: £15,000 - £25,000/year (higher for specialized or London-based programs)
- Living expenses: £1,100 - £1,600/month (UK Home Office requires £1,529/month in London, £1,171/month elsewhere)

Australia
- Tuition fees: AUD 20,000 - 45,000/year (higher for specialized programs)
- Living expenses: AUD 2,000 - 3,200/month (visa requires proof of AUD 24,505/year)
- Health insurance: AUD 600 - 700/year (Overseas Student Health Cover required)
- Visa fee: AUD 710 (Subclass 500 visa)

These figures are typical and subject to change based on your university and lifestyle.

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