Did you know that more than 5 lakh young Indians are already studying abroad, a majority of them in the United States? Two key factors have contributed to this:
– An increased understanding of the importance of quality higher education
– The lack of options in India
As a parent, there would be a few questions you’re likely to ask – why, what (stream), when (UG/Grad/PG) where, and how much. Our previous post focuses on the first few questions, and this one, on the last.
An education abroad doesn’t come cheap. Most parents we have interacted with have been surprised by the costs involved.
So, how much does it cost to send your children abroad to study?
Depending on the university, undergrad college education can cost about $30,000 – $55,000 per year. (refer table below) In addition, there will be some other incidental expenses bringing the total to $45,000-$75,000 per year. Even at $60,000, that’s a total of approximately Rs. 43 lakhs per year. This means that the total cost of an undergraduate education can be around 1.9 crores.
Obviously, there are countries where education costs are lower, but by Indian standards they are all quite expensive. Many universities have financial assistance programs which offer scholarships for deserving candidates, but there is a lot of competition, and only a small minority benefit from scholarships.
What are the main factors affecting these costs?
What all this means is that the costs already high, and continue to rise. But the good news is that an education abroad is still achievable – we can help personalise a plan for you. You can read all about it here.
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