What is the budget range for masters programs in UK, USA, Canada, and Germany for a Master's?
Here’s the typical annual budget for a Master's program as an international student:
United Kingdom
- Tuition: £15,000 - £35,000/year
- Living: £900 - £1,400/month (higher in London)
- Total: £26,000 - £49,000/year (₹25 - 46 lakh)
United States
- Tuition: $25,000 - $45,000/year (public); $50,000 - $70,000/year (private)
- Living: $2,000 - $3,000/month (varies by city)
- Total: $45,000 - $75,000/year (₹35 - 60 lakh)
Canada
- Tuition: CAD 15,000 - 40,000/year
- Living: CAD 1,250 - 1,670/month
- Total: CAD 27,000 - 50,000/year (₹17 - 37 lakh)
Germany
- Tuition: €150 - 350/semester (public); €5,000 - 20,000/year (private)
- Living: €850 - 1,200/month
- Total: €10,000 - 15,000/year (public, ₹9 - 14 lakh); higher for private
All costs are approximate and subject to change based on university, city, and lifestyle.
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