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What are the tuition fees and living expenses budgets I should plan for Germany, France, Italy, Australia, New Zealand, and Ireland for a Bachelor's/Master's?

06 Aug 2026 · Answered by Abhishek Mehta · 1 min read
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Here’s a typical budget for international students in each country (figures are approximate and subject to change):

Germany:
- Tuition fees: €150 - €350/semester (public universities)
- Living expenses: €850 - €1,200/month (€10,000 - €14,000/year)

France:
- Tuition fees: €2,770/year (Bachelor’s), €3,770/year (Master’s) at public universities
- Living expenses: €900 - €1,200/month (€10,800 - €14,400/year)

Italy:
- Tuition fees: €900 - €4,000/year (public universities, income-based)
- Living expenses: €700 - €1,200/month (€8,400 - €14,400/year)

Australia:
- Tuition fees: AUD 20,000 - 45,000/year
- Living expenses: AUD 1,800 - 2,800/month (AUD 21,600 - 33,600/year)

New Zealand:
- Tuition fees: NZD 22,000 - 40,000/year
- Living expenses: NZD 1,500 - 2,500/month (NZD 18,000 - 30,000/year)

Ireland:
- Tuition fees: €9,000 - €28,000/year (non-EU students)
- Living expenses: €1,200 - €1,800/month (€14,400 - €21,600/year)

Actual costs vary by city, university, and lifestyle.

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