Cost of going to college (how much, dorm, schools)

[jtur88]

Ouside the USA, how much does it cost to go to college? Prefer knowledgeable answers, not hearsay.

I know that in Kyrgyzstan, a year of college fees cost USD-350 (KGS-20,000), which is about 10% of the country's per-capita GDP.

[Sickandtiredofthis]

£45,000 for 4 years where I live. Then you've got to pay the accommodation costs which are about £5,000, so probably around about £60,000.

A lot of people will have their degrees paid off by the British government so in the end you've got about £20,000 to pay.

[cmptrwlt]

Norway: around 132 USD / 119 EUR per year.

[kikebxl]

Spain: about 500 to 1000 USD pero year, dependiente on the major. Living costs not included. About 30% of students receive scholarships from the state, so cost is 0.

[Sickandtiredofthis]

what!! I'm shocked at those ridiculously cheap costs.

[EduardoFinatto]

Free if you go to a public university

[jtur88]

As point of reference, most USA public colleges under a state umbrella cost from $3,000 to $8,000 per year, for residents of the state. That, like Kyrgyzstan, is about 10% of the perecapita GDP. Unlike most countries, the US state university system is often not centered in the largest city, so more students need to pay food/housing costs, rather than commuting from their family home.

[Ottawa2011]

Depends upon whether you're local or a foreign student--foreign student fees are typically much higher than for citizens.

[Sickandtiredofthis]

Originally Posted by jtur88

As point of reference, most USA public colleges under a state umbrella cost from $3,000 to $8,000 per year, for residents of the state. That, like Kyrgyzstan, is about 10% of the perecapita GDP. Unlike most countries, the US state university system is often not centered in the largest city, so more students need to pay food/housing costs, rather than commuting from their family home.

I noticed that.

[yueng-ling]

In China, tuition is usually $800～1000 per year, and you need to pay dorm fees too.

Medical school costs $1000 per year. Fine arts and music schools cost $1500~2500 per year。

Very few students in China get financial aid. In most (over 90%) cases, parents pay tuition in cash.