This is a list of the most expensive cities in New York and Singapore, as well as the most expensive universities and tuition fees in these cities

New York and Singapore are among the most expensive cities in the world, according to this year’s Worldwide Cost of Living Index published by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU). A number of Indian students are interested in pursuing their higher education in these cities. Here is a list of some of the most popular colleges and universities in these expensive cities.

Study in New York

Many students have dreamed of attending higher education in New York for a long time. Studying in the Big Apple will not only provide students with many career opportunities, but will also provide them with an introduction to its rich culture and lifestyle as well. There are several Ivy League schools in New York, including Cornell University and Columbia University.

The top four universities in New York are listed below according to the QS World University Rankings 2023.

This is one of eight elite private universities in the IVY League in the United States. Cornell University was established in 1865 and is based in Ithaca, New York. According to the QS World University Rankings 2023, the university is ranked 20. In addition to Computer and Information Sciences, Management, Business, Marketing, Engineering, Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Cornell University offers a wide range of courses of study.

In the case of an undergraduate student, the tuition fee per year is $62,457. The annual fee for professional degrees for international students ranges from $20,000 to $37,000.

Columbia University

New York City’s oldest university and the fifth oldest in the United States. Established in 1754 as King’s College, this university is a member of the Ivy League. According to the QS World University Rankings 2023, Columbia University has been ranked 22. Columbia University offers a variety of courses, including medicine, nursing, business, engineering, brand management, and marketing.

For the academic year 2022-23, international students are required to pay $31,285 a term in tuition.

New York University

New York University was founded in 1831 and is one of the most prestigious private universities in the country. It is located in the Greenwich Village neighbourhood of Manhattan. Among the world’s universities, NYU is ranked 39 by the QS World University Rankings 2023. New York University offers a wide variety of courses including Visual and Performing Arts, Business Management, Liberal Arts, Social Sciences, Computer and Information Sciences, Psychology, and many others.

There is a range of fees for international students at NYU ranging from $45,763 to $93,511.

Yeshiva University 

Yeshiva University was established in 1886 and is a Jewish private university located in New York City. The undergraduate programs at Yeshiva University are divided into three colleges: Yeshiva College, Stern College for Women, and Sy Syms School of Business. The university is ranked 246 in the QS World University Rankings 2022. At the university, courses in business administration, psychology, political science and government, English language and literature, Jewish/Judaic Studies, and economics are among the most popular.

Yeshiva University charges $45,200 per term for full-time students.

Study in Singapore

Located in Southeast Asia, Singapore is an upcoming study-abroad destination for students from around the globe. The island country’s top-ranked institutions attest to academic excellence. University education is divided into three types: universities, polytechnics, and institutions of technical education.

The top two universities in Singapore are listed below according to the QS World University Rankings for 2023.

National University of Singapore

The National University of Singapore is a collegiate research university located in Queenstown, Singapore. As a modest medical school, the National University of Singapore began its existence in 1905. According to the QS World University Rankings 2023, NUS is one of the most prestigious universities in the world. In addition to Chemical Engineering, Civil and Structural Engineering, Pharmacy, Environment Sciences, Geography, and Statistics, the university offers many other courses.

There are tuition fees for undergraduate programs ranging from S$12,00 to S$44,000.

Nanyang Technological University

In Singapore, Nanyang Technological University (NTU) is recognized as one of the best universities for research-intensive education. Founded in 1991, the university has a joint medical school with Imperial College London. In the QS World University Rankings 2023, NTU is ranked 19th. The most popular courses NTU offers are electrical engineering, robotics, aeronautical engineering, computer science, communication technology, and nanotechnology.

NTU offers full-time programs for international students starting at S$17,650 and ranging up to S$75,550.

Students have a wide variety of choices in both New York and Singapore, but factors such as costs, safety, the standard of living, etc, also play a significant role. Choosing the right accommodation at the beginning of your study abroad journey is also crucial to the success of your overall experience. By examining all sides of the issue, you will be able to make the most appropriate decision for your requirements and goals. Decide on the university you wish to attend, choose it, and enrol yourself there.

(The writer is the co-founder and chief operating officer of University Living.)

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