How much does it cost to study abroad?

Depending on the program, tuition fees in the UK and the US range from 300 million to 1.2 billion VND per year, the highest among countries with the most international students.

According to statistics from the Canadian educational technology company ApplyBoard, in 2022 there were more than 6.4 million international students worldwide. Nine countries were popular with international students, attracting between 200,000 and approximately 1 million people to study there.

Here is a breakdown of tuition fees in these countries (the specific amount will vary depending on the school and program):

1. Australia

All international students in Australia must pay tuition fees at the beginning of the semester. Tuition fees are cheapest at vocational colleges, followed by secondary schools. The highest tuition fees are at universities, reaching AUD 52,000 per year (over VND 800 million).

Level of education	Study time	Tuition
Learn English	Depending on requirements	300-560 AUD (4.6-7.7 million VND)/week
High school	Maximum 5 years	11,000-19,580 AUD (170-302 million VND)/year
University preparatory course	6-12 months	23,000-40,000 AUD (355-618 million VND)/year
College transfer program	6-12 months	21,000-45,600 AUD (approximately 320-700 million VND)/year
Vocational College	1-2 years	9,300-19,000 AUD (over 140-290 million VND)/year
University	3-4 years	25,000-52,000 AUD (386-803 million VND)/year
Master's degree	1-2 years	26,000-52,000 AUD (401-803 million VND)/year
Doctor	3-4 years	27,300-45,000 AUD (over 410 million - nearly 700 million VND)/year

In addition to tuition fees, students must pay several other fees, including:

- Visa application fee: 10.5 million VND.

- Medical examination fee: 2-2.5 million VND.

- OSHC health insurance (mandatory requirement): 10 million VND/year.

- Rent: 4.8-5.6 million VND/week/person

- Estimated annual living expenses: 330 million VND/person.

- Library fees, laboratory fees, gym fees, books, stationery, etc.: Vary depending on the school and major.

2. England

Tuition fees are the largest expense for international students, and the amount varies depending on the field of study and the educational institution. Generally, courses in Social Sciences and Humanities are less expensive than those in Medicine, Law, or MBA (Master of Business Administration).

Level of education	Study time	Tuition
English	Depending on your level	270 GBP (8 million VND)/week
GCSE (High School) Certificate	1-2 years (for students aged 14 and above)	24,000-28,000 GBP (over 710-830 million VND)/year
A-level certificate	1-2 years (for students aged 16 and above)	£14,000-£28,000 (approximately VND 410-710 million) per year
University preparatory course	one year	8,000-23,000 GBP (over 230-680 million VND)/year
Bachelor's degree transfer	one year	9,000-14,000 GBP (over 260-410 million VND)/year
University	3-5 years	11,000-25,000 GBP (approximately 320-740 million VND)/year
Master's degree	1-2 years	11,000-25,000 GBP (approximately 320-740 million VND)/year

Some fees in addition to tuition include:

- Cost of living: Approximately £9,135 (over 270 million VND) per year for areas outside London and £11,385 (nearly 340 million VND) per year in London.

- Housing costs in the UK: 250-750 GBP (7.4-22 million VND)/month

- Application fee: 25-60 GBP (approximately 740,000-1,700,000 VND)

- Translation fees: From 500,000 VND to 1,500,000 VND

- Insurance premium: 610 USD (15 million VND)/12 months

- Medical examination fee: 105 USD (2.5 million VND)

- Student visa application fee: 560 USD (13.7 million VND) or 860 USD (over 21 million VND) if an urgent visa is required.

3. Canada

Tuition fees for studying in Canada are considered relatively low compared to some cities in the US and UK, with the highest being 38,000 CAD (680 million VND) per year.

Level of education	Study time	Tuition
English	Depending on requirements	3,000 CAD/level (approximately 53 million VND/level)
High School	3 years (grades 10, 11, 12)	13,000-30,000 CAD/year (approximately 230-537 million VND/year)
College	2-3 years	12,000-15,000 CAD/year (approximately 215-268 million VND/year)
Bachelor	3-4 years	17,000-38,000 CAD/year (approximately 304-680 million VND/year)
Master's degree	1-2 years	19,000-32,000 CAD/year (approximately 340-573 million VND/year)

Other fees:

- Visa and fingerprinting fee: 235 CAD (over 4 million VND).

- Medical examination fee: 126 USD (3 million VND).

- Fee for obtaining a criminal record certificate: 200,000 VND.

- Guardianship fee: 200-1,000 CAD (3.5-17.8 million VND).

- Average application processing fee: 100 CAD (1.7 million VND).

- Translation fee: 800,000 VND/set.

- Housing costs: 300-1,250 CAD (over 5-22 million VND)/month.

- Living expenses: 900 CAD (16 million VND)/month.

4. USA

The United States is currently the most attractive study destination in the world, with over one million international students, and also has some of the highest tuition fees.

According to data from the university ranking organization USNews, from 2003 to 2023, tuition fees at public universities in the US increased by 141% for international students. At private universities, tuition increased by 134%.

Level of education	Time	Tuition
English	Depending on requirements	3,200-3,500 USD (over 78-86 million VND)/month
High school	4 years	20,000-50,000 USD (over 490 million to 1.2 billion VND)/year
Community College	2 years	7,000-12,000 USD (over 170-295 million VND)/year
Bachelor	4 years	12,000-50,000 USD (295-1.2 billion VND)/year
Master's degree	1-2 years	$15,000-$35,000 (approximately 370-860 million VND) per year

Other fees besides tuition:

- Visa application and fingerprinting fee: 510 USD (over 12 million VND).

- Application processing fee: 100 USD (approximately 2.5 million VND).

- Translation fee: 800,000 VND/set.

- Insurance premium: $2,000/year (over 49 million VND).

- Rent: $400-$1,500/month (9.8 - nearly 40 million VND).

- Living expenses: $1,500/month (approximately 40 million VND).

New Zealand

Level of education	Study time	Tuition
English	Depending on requirements	1,000-1,400 NZD (14-20 million VND)/year
High school	4 years	13,000-16,000 NZD (approximately 185-227 million VND)/year
Community College	2 years	16,000-18,000 NZD (227-255 million VND)/year
Bachelor	4 years	20,000-28,000 NZD (approximately 285-400 million VND)/year
Master's degree	1-2 years	18,000-25,000 NZD (225-355 million VND)/year

Other costs:

- Monthly living expenses (housing, transportation, etc.): Approximately 1,200-2,100 NZD (17 - nearly 30 million VND).

- Health insurance fee: Health insurance for international students for 12 months costs approximately 590 NZD (over 8 million VND).

6. Singapore

Level of education	Time	Tuition
English	Depending on requirements	550-800 SGD (9.8-15.7 million VND)/month
High school	4 years	10,000-15,000 SGD (179-268 million VND)/year
Study for O-level and A-level certificates.	1-2 years	- O-level courses last one year, with average tuition fees of 10,000-14,000 SGD (179-250 million VND). - A-levels last 2 years, with average tuition fees of 12,000-15,000 SGD (215-268 million VND) per year.
Bachelor	4 years	- Public schools: 6,000-17,000 SGD (107-304 million VND)/year - Private schools: 10,500-22,000 SGD (188-394 million VND)/year
Master's degree	1-2 years	- Public schools: 10,000-24,000 SGD (179-430 million VND)/year

In addition, you will typically spend around 1,000-1,200 SGD (approximately 18-21.5 million VND) per month on housing, food, clothing, books, stationery, insurance, etc.

Scholarship programs for studying in Singapore are quite diverse, but their value is not as high as in Australia or the US. Scholarships in Singapore are approximately 1,000-2,000 SGD (approximately 18-38.5 million VND) per year.

7. Japan

In Japan, there aren't many subsidies for international students; however, the training programs are reasonably priced. Japanese schools allow students to pay tuition annually or by the semester (half-year).

Level of education

Time

Tuition

Japanese

Depending on requirements

600,000-720,000 JPY (98-117.8 million VND)/year

Bachelor

4 years

- National and public universities: 540,000 JPY (over 88 million VND)/year

- Private universities: 700,000-875,000 JPY (114.5-143 million VND)/year

Notable scholarships for international students include the Japanese Government Mext Scholarship; the Asian Student Foundation (Joho) Scholarship, and others.

8. South Korea

South Korea has the most developed service industry, therefore the quality of life and cost of living here are quite high. When studying in South Korea, you need to carefully choose your study path, because choosing the wrong one will waste a lot of time and money.

Level of education	Time	Tuition
English	Depending on requirements	10,000-12,000 USD (246-295 million VND)/year
Korean	10 weeks	1,000-1,500 USD (24.6-37 million VND)
Bachelor	4 years	20,000-25,000 USD (over 490-610 million VND)/year
Master's degree	1-2 years	23,400 USD (575 million VND)/year

South Korea doesn't have a huge number of universities, but it offers a wide variety of valuable scholarships covering 10% to 100% of tuition fees to support and encourage international students.

If you maintain a consistently good academic record, you may be able to sustain this scholarship level year after year.

9. China

Level of education	Time	Tuition
Language	Depending on requirements	$1,500-$4,000 (approximately 37-98 million VND) per year
Bachelor	4 years	2,000-4,000 USD (over 49-98 million VND)/year
Master's degree	1-2 years	3,000-4,000 USD (approximately 74-98 million VND)/year

Scholarship programs in China are very diverse, including: government scholarships, Confucius Institute scholarships, provincial scholarships, university scholarships, etc.

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