Would one-year courses in countries like the UK, Netherlands, France, Malta, or UAE be more expensive compared to Germany for a Master's?

Yes, one-year master's programs in the UK, Netherlands, France, Malta, and the UAE are generally more expensive than in Germany.

- Germany: Public universities charge €0 tuition; semester contribution is €150 - €390. Living costs are about €934/month.
- UK: Tuition is £22,000 - £38,000/year; living costs are £12,000 - £21,600/year.
- Netherlands: Tuition is €12,000 - €30,000/year; living costs are €780 - €1,480/month.
- France: Public tuition is €3,800 - €5,000/year (private: €15,000 - €32,000/year); living costs in Paris €15,000/year, other cities €11,000 - €13,000/year.
- Malta: Tuition is €10,000 - €15,000/year; living costs €800 - €1,200/month.
- UAE: Tuition is AED 50,000 - 100,000/year; living costs AED 3,000 - 5,000/month.

These figures are current but subject to change. Germany remains the most affordable option among these countries for one-year master's programs.