What is the budget required for studying abroad in countries like Canada, UK, and Dubai, including tuition fees and living costs for a Postgraduate?
Budget requirements for studying in Canada, the UK, or Dubai vary by country and program.
Canada
- Tuition: Postgraduate programs typically cost CAD 24,000 - 30,000/year (₹14 - 18 lakh, subject to change)
- Living expenses: CAD 1,200 - 1,800/month (₹72,000 - 1.08 lakh, higher in big cities)
- Visa fee: CAD 150 (₹9,000, subject to change)
- Health insurance: CAD 600 - 1,000/year (₹36,000 - 60,000, varies by province)
UK
- Tuition: Postgraduate fees range £12,000 - 40,000/year (₹12 - 40 lakh, subject to change)
- Living expenses: £1,023 - 1,334/month (₹1 - 1.3 lakh, higher in London)
- Visa fee: £490 (₹49,000, subject to change)
Dubai
- Tuition: Postgraduate programs typically AED 40,000 - 80,000/year (₹8 - 16 lakh, subject to change)
- Living expenses: AED 4,500 - 6,500/month (₹90,000 - 1.3 lakh)
- Visa and processing fees: AED 4,000 - 7,000 (₹80,000 - 1.4 lakh, subject to change)
- Health insurance: AED 500 - 3,000/year (₹10,000 - 60,000)
All figures are approximate and can vary by university, city, and lifestyle. For a personalized estimate, connect with your LeapScholar counsellor.
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