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Average Tuition Fees for International Students
Here’s a clear breakdown of the average tuition fees for Master’s programs , with emphasis on international students
*The content on this webpage is sourced from the internet and is meant to offer a rough guideline. While we strive for accuracy, Mudita Student Consultancy cannot be held liable for any mistakes, outdated information, or misinterpretations.
Across the board, UK Master’s fees for international students typically range from £10,000 to £30,000 per year, depending on the university and course level—ranging from entry-level taught degrees to specialisations like MBAs or medicine.
A widely cited average fee for most Master’s programs falls in the range of £14,000 to £25,000 per year.
- international students, expect to budget:
Moderate courses: £14,000–£25,000 per year
Premium/unconventional programs (e.g., MBA): £30,000+ per year
Typical range across most general Master’s programs: £10,000–£30,000 per year, with the average centering around £20,000
Master’s tuition typically ranges between AUD 20,000 and AUD 37,000 per year.
Some sources push the upper limit to AUD 50,000, especially for specialized degrees or private institutions.
More detailed estimates indicate AUD 28,000 to AUD 50,000 per year, with total annual cost (including living expenses) reaching AUD 46,000 to AUD 75,000.
- AUD 20,000 to AUD 50,000 per year for tuition. Budget ~AUD 50,000 to AUD 75,000 total, including living costs.
Australia tends to be the most expensive overall (~AUD 28k–50k+), especially when factoring in living costs.
The overall average for graduate tuition in Canada is around CAD 19,252 per year.
Some commonly cited national average figures for postgraduate fees are just over CAD 23,000.
Specialized programs (e.g., Business, Engineering, Medicine) can range much higher—up to CAD 65,000 per year in some cases.
- Example figures at specific universities:
University of Toronto: ~CAD 37,897
McGill: ~CAD 18,110
University of Alberta: ~CAD 9,465
CAD 19,000 to CAD 25,000 per year is typical, but depending on program and location, it may range from CAD 10,000 to CAD 50,000+.
Public universities charge tuition for non-EU/EEA students (English-taught programs).
General Range: Most international Master’s programs cost between SEK 80,000 and SEK 295,000 per year, which equates to approximately €7,800–€28,000 annually.
Typical Range: More commonly, fees fall between SEK 90,000 and 160,000 per year (~€8,500–€15,000).
Average: Around €11,300 per year (i.e., ~€11,289) for most programs.
| Institution Type | Tuition Fee Range (Annual) |
|---|---|
| Public Universities | SEK 80,000–160,000 (~€8,000–€15,000) |
| Private/Semi-private | SEK 100,000–235,000 (~€9,000–€21,500) |
| Specialized Programs | Up to SEK 295,000 (~€28,000) |
Example Institutions:
Jönköping University: SEK 100,000–160,000
Beckmans College of Design: SEK 190,000–235,000
Stockholm School of Economics (SSE): SEK 150,000–180,000
Eligibility requirements
-16 year Education for Master's Degree
-12 Year Education for Bachelor's Degree
Language Requirements
IELTS Academic Test 6.5 Band (no module less than 5.5 band)
TOEFL iBT Score of 20 (scale 0-30) in written test, total score of 90
*Only TOEFL iBT, TOEFL iBT Home Edition and TOEFL iBT Paper Edition accepted
Pearson PTE Academic or PTE Academic Online
Score of 62 (writing 61)
Visa Requirement
Swedish Migration Agency mandates proof of at least SEK 10,584 per month (~€915) for international students.
Application Deadline :
January 15th for the autumn semester (starting around August/September 2026).
Public universities charge tuition for non-EU/EEA students (English-taught programs).
Typical range: €9,000 – €15,000 per year.
Examples:
University of Helsinki: €13,000–18,000/year (depending on program).
University of Eastern Finland: €10,000/year.
Universities of Applied Sciences: €9,000–10,000/year.
- Compared to UK/Canada/Australia, Finland is much more affordable, offers scholarships/waivers, and has a student-friendly visa process.
- Living costs are moderate but higher in cities like Helsinki; smaller cities offer more budget-friendly options.
Eligibility requirements
-16 year Education for Master's Degree
-12 Year Education for Bachelor's Degree
Language Requirements
- IELTS Academic*: a minimum total score of 6.0 (Test sections: Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking)
- TOEFL Academic (iBT)*: a minimum total score of 60 (Test sections: Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing)
- PTE Academic*: a minimum total score of 55 (Test sections: Speaking and Writing, Reading, and Listening)
Visa Requirement
Proof of funds: €6,720/year (€560 per month).
(In practice, real living costs are a bit higher, so students usually need around €8,000–10,000/year).
Application Deadline:
January 21st for the autumn semester (starting around August/September 2026).
Most public universities in Germany do not charge tuition fees for Master’s programs, even for international students—only a small semester contribution (Semesterbeitrag) is required, typically ranging from €150 to €400 per semester .
Private institutions generally charge significantly higher fees, ranging from €10,000 to €20,000 per year, and specialized programs like MBAs may go up to €25,000–€40,000 annually
- Exceptions to “tuition-free” rule:
Baden-Württemberg: Non-EU students must pay about €1,500 per semester (i.e., €3,000 per year)
Bavaria (e.g., TUM): Master’s programs may charge €4,000–€6,000 per semester
Eligibility requirements
-16 year Education for Master's Degree
-13 ( 12 + 1 ) Year Education for Bachelor's Degree
Language Requirements
- IELTS Academic*: a minimum total score of 6.0 (Test sections: Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking)
- TOEFL Academic (iBT)*: a minimum total score of 60 (Test sections: Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing)
- PTE Academic*: a minimum total score of 55 (Test sections: Speaking and Writing, Reading, and Listening)
Blocked Account Requirement for Visa
To secure a German student visa, students must show proof of financial resources—usually via a blocked account with a mandatory amount of about €12,000 per year (≈€1000/month), increased from previous requirements
Application Deadline:
January 15th for the summer semester (starting around March/April 2026). But due to delays in Visa appointments, expect to join university in the autumn semester (starting around September/October 2026).
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If you study at one of Iceland’s public universities, there is generally no tuition fee for international students (EU/EEA or non-EU/EEA). Instead, you pay a registration/administration fee.
The registration fee at public universities is typically around ISK 75,000 per academic year (~€500) for all students.
Tuition Fees at Private Universities
If you choose a private university (or sometimes certain specialized Master’s programmes) in Iceland, there are tuition fees. For example, at Reykjavik University (a private university) the published rate for non-EU/EEA Master’s students is 1,150,000 ISK per semester.
Converting roughly: 1,150,000 ISK per semester is approx. €7,500–€7,600 (or about US $8,400) — but note this is per semester.
That means a full academic year (two semesters) at a private university could cost near €15,000 (or more, depending on program) for non-EU students.
Eligibility requirements
-16 year Education for Master's Degree
-13 ( 12 + 1 ) Year Education for Bachelor's Degree (after 2005)
-14 ( 12 + 2 ) Year Education for Bachelor's Degree (before 2005)
Language Requirements
- IELTS Academic*: a minimum total score of 6.5 (Test sections: Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking)
- TOEFL Academic (iBT)*: a minimum total score of 79 (Test sections: Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing)
- PTE Academic*: a minimum total score of 58 (Test sections: Speaking and Writing, Reading, and Listening)
Visa Requirement
Applicants must demonstrate that they have secure means of support for the period they wish to reside in Iceland. To have secure means of support means that you are able to financially support yourself independently.
Duration: A foreigner’s means of support must be secure for as long as the residence permit is valid. This means that if a residence permit is issued for one year, secure means of support for one year must be demonstrated in the form of a bank statement.
Amount
The minimum amount required as secure means of support is:
247.572 ISK (~€1665) for individuals per month.
396.115 ISK (~€2700) for married couples per month.
123.786 ISK (~€831) additionally for family members 18 years of age or older.
Application + supporting documents submission Deadline:
February 01 for the autumn/fall semester (starting around September 2026).
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