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United States
Tuition varies wildly: state schools $25–35k, top private $55–75k. Cost of living is city-dependent.
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Cost of Studying Abroad Calculator
Pick a country, city, and program tier to see the full annual breakdown — tuition, rent, food, transport, and personal expenses. Updated for 2026.
Total per year
$84,240
Boston, United States · Master's
Tuition
$52,500
Rent
$21,600
Food
$6,000
Transport
$1,140
Misc / personal
$3,000
Estimates only. Tuition varies by institution; living costs by city and lifestyle. Pair with visa fees for United States for total upfront damage.
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United Kingdom
Most Master's are 1 year (vs 2 in the US), keeping total cost lower despite high tuition.
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Canada
Generous post-graduate work permit (PGWP) program. Quebec tuition is lower for French-track programs.
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Australia
Tuition + OSHC + AUD 29,710 proof-of-funds. Generous post-study work rights for Master's grads.
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Germany
Most public universities charge no tuition — just a EUR 150–350 semester contribution. Private programs charge tuition.
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France
Public university tuition is now EUR 2,770 undergrad / EUR 3,770 Master's for non-EU. Grandes écoles run €15–25k.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to study abroad in 2026?
Total annual cost (tuition + living) ranges from $15,000 in Germany or Quebec to $90,000 at top private US universities. Master's programs are typically 1 year in the UK / Australia, 2 years in the US.
Why is tuition shown as a range?
We show the public/state vs mid-tier vs top-private range published by each country's institutions. Use the tier toggle to pick the bracket that matches the schools you're targeting.
Are scholarships included?
No — these are sticker prices. Most international students offset 20–60% via merit scholarships, fellowships, or assistantships. Check our scholarship-match tool to see what you might be eligible for.
Does this include visa and travel costs?
No — those are upfront, not annual, so we list them separately. See /tools/visa-cost/<country> for the visa fee breakdown.