Preparing your budget for the whole duration of your studies is probably the most important thing you can do before leaving home.
The costs of studying in Australia, New Zealand and the U.K. compare favorably with other study destinations and in many cases are often on par with or even less than what you would pay in Canada or the U.S., particularly for some Masters, PhD and professional degrees. In New Zealand, international PhD students pay the same as New Zealand students.
Be encouraged about the options available. Where there is a will, there is usually a way! Take the time to research the many options available, construct an annual budget for an academic year and a plan for your available resources. On this Page: FINANCIAL AID AND RESOURCES FOR U.S. CITIZENS
The following types of U.S. Federal Financial Aid are available: - Stafford Loans
- PLUS Loans (parent or graduate)
- Private Alternative Loans
- Montgomery GI Bill
- Post-911 GI Bill
The amount of funding you are eligible for will depend on whether you are seeking an undergraduate or postgraduate degree, as well as, your individual situation and the cost of your chosen program. For more information on financial aid and scholarships, go to http://www.finaidfacts.org/scholarships.htm. The following universities do not accept U.S. financial aid: - AUT
- Deakin University
- University of South Australia
If you are interested in any of the universities listed above you will need to find alternative means of funding. COSTS TO STUDY IN AUSTRALIA
Tuition fees vary depending on the degree program, and the chosen university. The following should be used only as a guide. You will find more specific tuition figures in the search results when you search for degrees in our Degree Finder.
Degrees in Australia | Annual Tuition (AUD) | | Bachelor of Arts or Business | $17,000 - 30,000 | | Bachelor of Science or Engineering | $20,000 - 36,000 | | Bachelor of Vet Science | $40,000 – 50,000 | | Law Degree | $20,000 - 37,000 | | Master of Arts | $17,000 – 27,000 | | Master of Science | $20,000 - 35,000 | | Medical Degree | $45,000 – 60,000 | | MBA | $25,000 – 60,000 | | Graduate Diploma of Education | $16,000 – 26,000 | | PhD | $20,000 – 35,000 | If you have any questions about tuition costs for your specific program, please contact our office at info@degreesoverseas.com.
| ADDITIONAL EXPENSES | AUD | | Roundtrip Air Fare (est.) | $2000 | | Student Visa – Australia | $580 (USD) | | Health Insurance (mandatory) | varies depending on length of program | | Books (est.) | $500/year | COSTS TO STUDY IN NEW ZEALAND
Tuition fees vary depending on the degree program, and the chosen university. The following should be used only as a guide. You will find more specific tuition figures in the search results when you search for degrees in our Degree Finder.
Degrees in New Zealand | Annual Tuition (NZD) | | Bachelor of Arts or Business | $20,000- 25,000 | | Bachelor of Science or Engineering | $25,000- 30,000 | | Bachelor of Vet Science | $50,000 | | Law Degree | $20,000- 25,000 | | Master of Arts | $20,000- 25,000 | | Master of Science | $25,000- 30,000 | | Medical Degree | $63,600 | | MBA | $25,000- 30,000 | | Graduate Diploma of Education | $20,000- 25,000 | | PhD | $4,000- 5,000 | If you have any questions about tuition costs for your specific program, please contact our office at info@degreesoverseas.com. | Additional Expenses | NZD | | Roundtrip Air Fare (est.) | $2000 | | Student Visa - New Zealand | $270 | | Health Insurance (mandatory) | varies depending on length of program | | Books (est.) | $500/year | COSTS TO STUDY IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
The figures below show approximately what you can expect to pay, but bear in mind that course fees can vary considerably between institutions. | POSTGRADUATE DEGREES IN THE UNITED KINGDOM | ANNUAL TUITION | | Arts and humanities courses | £7,000-£9,000 | | Science courses | £7,500-£12,000 | | Clinical courses | £10,000-£21,000 | | MBA | £4,000 to more than £30,000 | If you have any questions about tuition costs for your specific program, please contact our office at info@degreesoverseas.com. | UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES IN THE UNITED KINGDOM | ANNUAL TUITION | | Foundation courses | £4,000 to £12,000 | | Arts courses | £7,000 to £9,000 | | Science courses | £7,500 to £12,000 | | Clinical courses | £10,000 to £21,000 | If you have any questions about tuition costs for your specific program, please contact our office at info@degreesoverseas.com. Currency Exchange
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