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If you’ve been thinking of pursuing your postgraduate degree abroad, now’s the best time to do so! After all, travel restrictions have been lifted and international borders are open again, making it easier to go overseas – be it for leisure or studies.
As you explore your options, you might notice that there are many good study destinations to head to and it could feel overwhelming to try and figure out which is the best choice for yourself.
Today, we zoom in to the cost of taking your postgraduate degree overseas and explore reasons why it’s a good idea to do so overseas.
There will be various opportunities for you to expand your network throughout the course of your programme.
On campus, you’ll get to interact and work closely with your coursemates and lecturers who are also in the same field as you.
Off campus, you’ll get to interview professionals in your area of study and attend different functions and events which would open the doors to even more professional contacts.
You’ll get to immerse in another culture during your time abroad and expand your horizons. From daily interactions with locals to working on projects with your international peers, there’s no doubt you’ll be more culturally aware and grow as an individual.
On top of that, you might get the chance to brush up on your language skills or even pick up a new language in the process!
Getting a Masters or Doctorate overseas would not only upgrade your skills but also make you more desirable in the eyes of potential employers all over the world.
Whether you choose to pursue a career overseas or back home, you’ll already be at an advantage because of your qualifications. Hence, there’ll be no lack of job opportunities for you.
You’ll get the chance to take on internships during your programme. Hence, accumulating valuable work experience to add to your resume.
If you’re planning to move abroad, you might even get the opportunity to extend your internship to a full-time job after graduating!
Although a big portion of your expenses for studying abroad would go to tuition fees, you’ll also have to factor in your accommodation, transportation, meals and other day-to-day expenses.
Here’s the average cost of living in top study destinations, assuming that you opt for a Business degree, live in a neighbourhood studio apartment, not in the city centre and that your primary mode of transportation is the train or bus.
Melbourne
Accommodation Monthly Rent: AUD$1,800
Food & Entertainment Cost: AUD$1,500
Transportation: AUD$160
Brisbane
Accommodation Monthly Rent: AUD$1,600
Food & Entertainment Cost: AUD$1,600
Transportation: AUD$100
Sydney
Accommodation Monthly Rent: AUD$2,000
Food & Entertainment Cost: AUD$1,500
Transportation: AUD$220
Perth
Accommodation Monthly Rent: AUD$1,700
Food & Entertainment Cost: AUD$1,400
Transportation: AUD$160
Business Postgraduate Programme
Master’s In Business Administration: AUD$60,000 – 126,000
PhD In Business: AUD$72,000 – 168,000
Auckland
Accommodation Monthly Rent: 1,900 NZD
Food & Entertainment Cost: 1,300 NZD
Transportation: 220 NZD
Wellington
Accommodation Monthly Rent: 2,100 NZD
Food & Entertainment Cost: 1,200 NZD
Transportation: 150 NZD
Christchurch
Accommodation Monthly Rent: 1,500 NZD
Food & Entertainment Cost: 1,100 NZD
Transportation: 120 NZD
Hamilton
Accommodation Monthly Rent: 1,200 NZD
Food & Entertainment Cost: 900 NZD
Transportation: 100 NZD
Business Postgraduate Programme
Master’s In Business Administration: 31,000 – 50,000 NZD
PhD In Business: 22,000 – 93,000 NZD
Montreal
Accommodation Monthly Rent: 1,200 CAD
Food & Entertainment Cost: 900 CAD
Transportation: 90 CAD
Toronto
Accommodation Monthly Rent: 1,800 CAD
Food & Entertainment Cost: 1,000 CAD
Transportation: 150 CAD
Vancouver
Accommodation Monthly Rent: 1,900 CAD
Food & Entertainment Cost: 1,200 CAD
Transportation: 170 CAD
Ottawa
Accommodation Monthly Rent: 1,500 CAD
Food & Entertainment Cost: 1,000 CAD
Transportation: 130 CAD
Business Postgraduate Programme
Master’s In Business Administration: 60,000 CAD - 80,000 CAD
PhD In Business: 35,000 CAD – 106,000 CAD
Dublin
Accommodation Monthly Rent: EUR1,800
Food Cost: EUR1,200
Transportation: EUR150
Cork
Accommodation Monthly Rent: EUR1,300
Food Cost: EUR950
Transportation: EUR90
Galway
Accommodation Monthly Rent: EUR1,200
Food Cost: EUR850
Transportation: EUR80
Business Postgraduate Programme
Master’s In Business Administration: EUR12,000 – 68,000
PhD In Business: EUR36,000 – 120,000
London
Accommodation Monthly Rent: £1,700
Food & Entertainment Cost: £2,000
Transportation: £160
Manchester
Accommodation Monthly Rent: £950
Food & Entertainment Cost: £1,100
Transportation: £80
Liverpool
Accommodation Monthly Rent: £700
Food & Entertainment Cost: £900
Transportation: £70
Birmingham
Accommodation Monthly Rent: £710
Food & Entertainment Cost: £1,000
Transportation: £70
Edinburgh
Accommodation Monthly Rent: £900
Food & Entertainment Cost: £1,100
Transportation: £75
Business Postgraduate Programme
Master’s In Business Administration: £28,000 - £88,000
PhD In Business: £60,000 – £100,000
Boston
Accommodation Monthly Rent: USD$2,400
Food Cost: USD$410
Transportation: USD$150
New York
Accommodation Monthly Rent: USD$2,400
Food Cost: USD$490
Transportation: USD$165
San Francisco
Accommodation Monthly Rent: USD$2,800
Food Cost: USD$490
Transportation: USD$150
Los Angeles
Accommodation Monthly Rent: USD$2,000
Food Cost: USD$370
Transportation: USD$105
Business Postgraduate Programme
Master’s In Business Administration: USD$100,000 – 120,000
PhD In Business: USD$112,000 – 220,000
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