You better save up if you’re planning to study in the 10 most expensive countries for college in the world in 2015. College is no doubt the most expensive investment towards completion of education. It requires a lot of money and most of the time parents and students sacrifice a lot in order to have the funds needed to attend a quality institution. Though there are some countries that offer free quality education, a lot of other places charge a lot. These high prices may be due to excellent education and staff, a prestigious name, excellent facilities and a lot of other things.
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You’ll find high tuition fees often in countries with high costs of living. If you’re familiar with some of the most expensive countries in the world then you can probably guess most of the countries listed here. There hasn’t really been much of a change from last year and you can relate this list to the Top 15 Most Expensive Countries in the World – 2014. Students that aspire to go to these countries to college often seek sponsorship or scholarships. A lot of them also work other jobs to compensate for what they need during the school year.
These countries are ranked based on the average tuition fees at their universities. Often times school fees are similar between schools in a country and you’ll be paying a lot of other things in order to have a convenient college experience. Let’s find out more as we explore these 10 most expensive countries for college in the world in 2015.
10. Mexico
Average Tuition Cost Per Year: $5,077
Though the cost of learning in public schools and colleges may be free, learning in some the country’s premiere universities will cost a big amount of money. Essentially you’re trading in more money for better education, a safer environment and carrying the name of some of the most prestigious schools in the country.
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9. Canada
Average Tuition Cost Per Year: $6,000
Canada has been experiencing a consistent increase of tuition fees lately. The reason for this is that prices for everything else are increasing. These include fees for athletics, equipment, maintenance, health services and other things.
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8. Switzerland
Average Tuition Cost Per Year: $8,000
Switzerland really takes its education seriously as it provides luxuries you probably won’t find anywhere else in the world. Schools here are reported to go over the top with course offering, and you may find yourself in the halls where royalty once walked upon.
7. Singapore
Average Tuition Cost Per Year: $10,000
Singapore college fees may be lower compared to the other countries in this list, but it definitely isn’t cheap. Singapore is home to a few world-class universities and what actually really takes the bulk of your money is the cost of living in the country. Aside from fees you have to pay really expensive rentals, food, transportation, etc.
6. Germany
Average Tuition Cost Per Year: $10,520
Once significantly higher up in the list, Germany’s recent changes in the educational system allowed a lot of fees to be discounted and waived. Due to this you’d save about a few hundred to thousands of dollars depending on what kind of education you’re pursuing in the country. Fees are expected to still lower a little within this year.
5. Japan
Average Tuition Cost Per Year: $11,865
Tuition costs vary in Japan depending on what major you are taking. All of them are considered expensive. The cheapest course you can get at a national university will cost about $7,500 a year. It will even cost more on some other majors and if you opt to learn at the premiere universities located in the country.
4. The United Arab Emirates
Average Tuition Cost Per Year: $21,371
Interestingly the most expensive universities in the Middle East consist of schools that have been heavily influenced by American university culture. The highest priced schools have very similar structures and programs to US curriculums. It is a sign of how much globalization has started to affect different parts of the world.
The most expensive costs are found in the remaining countries in this list of 10 most expensive countries for college in the world in 2015.
3. United States
Average Tuition Cost Per Year: $31,231
The US remains one of the most popular and most expensive destinations for both international and local students. Due to extremely high prices, the hopes of having a debt-free college life may remain as a dream. Many pay for their college fees long after they have graduated from the University.
2. Australia
Average Tuition Cost Per Year: $32,950
Most of the universities in the country are publically funded, but it doesn’t stop them from being highly expensive. The country hosts a lot of top names in university rankings and features one of the best educational systems in the world. It doesn’t come cheap though and some of the premiere universities will cost even higher as they do not have public funding support.
1. United Kingdom
Average Tuition Cost Per Year: $35,710
England is another country that is having consistent increases in fees the past few years. The United Kingdom has a devastating combo of having one of the most expensive college fees in the world paired with one of the highest costs of living in the world.
This has been the list of 10 most expensive countries for college in the world in 2015. If you’re planning on studying in these countries you better have your finances prepared.
