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Assumptions
Tuition:
Lifestyle (rent level)Mid-range
🇩🇪 Germany
Europe
Lowest total
Tuition / yr$850
Living / mo$1,380
Living / yr$16,560
Total / yr$17,410
Cost breakdown (monthly)
Rent$400–$1,100
Food$250
Transport$100
Health insurance$130
Misc.$150
Work rights
During study120 full days or 240 half days per year
Post-study18-month residence permit to find qualified work
Languages
German
English (many MSc programs)
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Europe
Tuition / yr$25,000
Living / mo$2,045
Living / yr$24,540
Total / yr$49,540
Cost breakdown (monthly)
Rent$700–$1,800
Food$350
Transport$150
Health insurance$95
Misc.$200
Work rights
During studyUp to 20 hours/week in term time
Post-studyGraduate Route: 2 years (3 for PhD)
Languages
English
🇳🇱 Netherlands
Europe
Tuition / yr$9,200
Living / mo$1,580
Living / yr$18,960
Total / yr$28,160
Cost breakdown (monthly)
Rent$500–$1,300
Food$280
Transport$90
Health insurance$130
Misc.$180
Work rights
During study16 hours/week in term or full-time in summer
Post-studyOrientation Year — 1 year to find work
Languages
English
Dutch
🇨🇦 Canada
North America
Tuition / yr$21,000
Living / mo$1,910
Living / yr$22,920
Total / yr$43,920
Cost breakdown (monthly)
Rent$600–$1,800
Food$320
Transport$110
Health insurance$80
Misc.$200
Work rights
During studyUp to 24 hours/week off-campus
Post-studyPGWP: up to 3 years
Languages
English
French
Figures are curated averages in USD for budgeting. Verify proof-of-funds and visa requirements on the official consulate site before applying.