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Study Abroad Costs

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Calculate your estimated yearly costs for overseas study using the table below. You can use www.xe.com to find the exchange rate. Be sure to budget extra money for any changes in the exchange rate and luxuries like mobile phones or extra travel expenses.

The cost of living varies depending on the country, city, and your personal spending habits. The estimated yearly cost of living for a student by country is:

Australia: 12000-18000 AUD
Canada: 15000-20000 CAD
Ireland: 10000-13000 EUR
New Zealand: 15000-18000 NZD
Singapore: 9000-24000 SGD
UK: 7000-9000 GBP
USA: 15000-30000 USD

More detailed information about study abroad costs is available in our destination guides which are free to all students who join StudyLink.

Further details on study costs and comparisons between different destinations can be found at Study Cost Compare.

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