Low tuion fees for bachelors of physics

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The discussion revolves around finding affordable tuition options for international students seeking a bachelor's degree in physics or related fields, specifically within a budget of $10,000 to $15,000 per year. Participants explore various universities in the EU, USA, and Canada, discussing tuition fees without including living expenses.

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  • One participant notes that options in the US for international students are limited, suggesting community colleges as a viable choice for lower tuition costs.
  • Another participant emphasizes that community colleges in California could offer tuition around $5,000 per year, while some state schools may fit within the specified budget.
  • Concerns are raised about the rising costs and budget issues in California affecting tuition rates.
  • Several participants mention that many Canadian universities fall within the desired tuition range, although international students face additional fees on top of domestic tuition rates.
  • One participant points out that education in Sweden is free for all students, including foreigners, but undergraduate programs are primarily in Swedish.
  • There is discussion about the distinction between tuition fees and additional fees, with some participants suggesting that both should be considered in the overall cost.
  • Specific Canadian universities are highlighted as being within the budget and recognized for their quality of education.

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Participants do not reach a consensus on the best options available, as there are multiple competing views regarding the affordability and quality of education in different regions. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the most suitable universities for the specified budget.

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Participants express varying assumptions about what constitutes tuition versus additional fees, which may affect their recommendations. The discussion also reflects uncertainty about the impact of budget situations on tuition rates in California.

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International students considering a bachelor's degree in physics or related fields, particularly those focused on tuition affordability in the US, Canada, and Europe.

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hai friends i hope to get my bachelors in either theoretical physics or physics with astronomy.So is there any uni in EU or USA or Canada which offering 10,000-15,000 us dollars per year i am a international student by the way. Thanks!
 
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The US doesn't really have many options. A precious few *do* give financial aid to the top international students, but other than that, the options are slim.

Community colleges would probably be a good option for your first two years. Tuition is in the range of $5K per year for an international student. Four-year state schools are probably closer to your range of $10-15K, but I suspect that you wanted to eat during your studies.

Graduate school is a much more affordable option, since there are more options available for financial aid, and stipends, while not universal, are common.
 
No i am looking for without foods and accommodation only tuition fees in between 10,000-15,000 us dollars
 
Then there are more options. As I said, any community college would do, as would some state schools. I'm in CA, and the CSU system would be within your price range, but the UC system would not.

I can't help but think that local options probably give an equivalent education for less money though.
 
TMFKAN64 said:
Then there are more options. As I said, any community college would do, as would some state schools. I'm in CA, and the CSU system would be within your price range, but the UC system would not.

Yup, CSU is cheap.

http://www.csufresno.edu/catoffice/current/fees.html for example. Although the budget situation in California is blowing up and tuition increases and admission freezes are looking to be very serious right now.
 
Thanks a lot!
 
The budget situation works in the OP's favor though. Get a few more international students coming through who pay the big bucks!
 
Most of the Canadian Universities are in that range (once you factor in the difference between US and Canadian $). Differential tuition (because you're international) is somewhere between 100-200% of domestic tuition (that's what you pay on TOP of what the Canadians / permanent residents will pay).
http://www.canadian-universities.net/Campus/Tuition-Fees.html

High quality education with not so bad living costs.
 
All of Swedens education is free even for foreigners, but undergraduate studies are usually in Swedish. Most masters and upwards are taught 100% in English though.
 
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TMFKAN64 which CC is in the range of $5K per year for international in CA? I'm in Riverside and paying $210 per credit hour.
 
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TMFKAN64 said:
Then there are more options. As I said, any community college would do, as would some state schools. I'm in CA, and the CSU system would be within your price range, but the UC system would not.

I can't help but think that local options probably give an equivalent education for less money though.

UCLA's tuition fee (without the extra fees) is about 8K dollars annually.
 
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> UCLA's tuition fee (without the extra fees) is about 8K dollars annually.

Yeah, but they charge 8k+ of fees.
 
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colonelcrayon said:
> UCLA's tuition fee (without the extra fees) is about 8K dollars annually.

Yeah, but they charge 8k+ of fees.

Yeah, I know that, but apparently the OP is just concerned about the "main" tuition fee

Bradwast88 said:
No i am looking for without foods and accommodation only tuition fees in between 10,000-15,000 us dollars
 
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thrill3rnit3 said:
Yeah, I know that, but apparently the OP is just concerned about the "main" tuition fee

I think people don't really distinguish between tuition and fees, both have to be paid right? :P
 
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ahmadmz said:
TMFKAN64 which CC is in the range of $5K per year for international in CA? I'm in Riverside and paying $210 per credit hour.

I just estimated this from my local CC: http://www.deanza.edu/international/admission.html#cost, thinking others would be similar. I'll quote:

"It is $1,716 per quarter based on 12 units (full time) quarterly, or $5,148 per year for three quarters."

As for UCLA: http://www.registrar.ucla.edu/fees/fall09fee.htm. For a non-resident, the manditory fees (no housing or food) would be $10,606.71 *per quarter*.
 
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Mount Allison, Saint Francis Xavier and Acadia are all within the range you specify, as well as being among the 4 best "primarily undergraduate" universities in Canada, according to Maclean's.
 

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