Comments on: 7 countries where graduate school is a fraction of US costs http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/7-countries-where-graduate-school-is-a-fraction-of-us-costs/ travel culture worldwide Sun, 12 Feb 2012 03:35:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Randy Jaden Vidales http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/7-countries-where-graduate-school-is-a-fraction-of-us-costs/#comment-103849 Randy Jaden Vidales Wed, 08 Feb 2012 04:56:00 +0000 http://matadorabroad.com/?p=53#comment-103849 This is something I have been considering for a while..., though I assume your grades have to be great to even be considered for graduate school here or abroad. This is something I have been considering for a while…, though I assume your grades have to be great to even be considered for graduate school here or abroad.

]]> By: Alshaju http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/7-countries-where-graduate-school-is-a-fraction-of-us-costs/#comment-103623 Alshaju Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:29:00 +0000 http://matadorabroad.com/?p=53#comment-103623 well wouldnt you mind helping who havent got an undergrad yet?? rofl well wouldnt you mind helping who havent got an undergrad yet?? rofl

]]> By: Anonymous http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/7-countries-where-graduate-school-is-a-fraction-of-us-costs/#comment-102928 Anonymous Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:05:00 +0000 http://matadorabroad.com/?p=53#comment-102928 Thank you so much for posting this!  I need to go back to school, but simply can't afford any of the programs in my field in the US.  I tried looking in Canada, but they didn't have what I need....just now finished searching a bunch of Australian universities, a few promising programs for me there.  Now I was just scratching my head, wondering where else to look - and you've just cut down the work for me a lot with your suggestions :-) Thank you so much for posting this!  I need to go back to school, but simply can’t afford any of the programs in my field in the US.  I tried looking in Canada, but they didn’t have what I need….just now finished searching a bunch of Australian universities, a few promising programs for me there.  Now I was just scratching my head, wondering where else to look – and you’ve just cut down the work for me a lot with your suggestions :-)

]]> By: Thomas Matthew Hamilton http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/7-countries-where-graduate-school-is-a-fraction-of-us-costs/#comment-100219 Thomas Matthew Hamilton Thu, 05 Jan 2012 13:08:00 +0000 http://matadorabroad.com/?p=53#comment-100219 A good destination that I would add to this list would be Switzerland. The University of Geneva, IHEID (Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies), ETH Zurich, University of Zurich, etc etc. all offer quality programs, many of which can be done in English. The program fees for a Masters vary from $500-2,500 a semester. Likewise, after a 6-month period, you are entitled to work 20-hours a week during the semester and 40 during the summer and winter holidays. Given that Starbucks pays the equivalent of $25/hour, this is more than enough to support yourself while studying!! (just keep in mind that speaking French or German well will be necessary for most jobs, though being a native English speaker can give you a leg up in many of the multinationals operating in Switzerland). All in all, Switzerland is an excellent value. There are, however, some caveats of course. You will have to adjust to the way things are done here. The "customers-always-right" attitude that often appears in American private universities is not present here. In my experience, I've found professors are also less available to students than in the States. If you're looking to tick the "Masters degree required" box for a job, I highly recommend Switzerland as a good value destination. A good destination that I would add to this list would be Switzerland. The University of Geneva, IHEID (Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies), ETH Zurich, University of Zurich, etc etc. all offer quality programs, many of which can be done in English. The program fees for a Masters vary from $500-2,500 a semester. Likewise, after a 6-month period, you are entitled to work 20-hours a week during the semester and 40 during the summer and winter holidays. Given that Starbucks pays the equivalent of $25/hour, this is more than enough to support yourself while studying!! (just keep in mind that speaking French or German well will be necessary for most jobs, though being a native English speaker can give you a leg up in many of the multinationals operating in Switzerland).

All in all, Switzerland is an excellent value. There are, however, some caveats of course. You will have to adjust to the way things are done here. The “customers-always-right” attitude that often appears in American private universities is not present here. In my experience, I’ve found professors are also less available to students than in the States.

If you’re looking to tick the “Masters degree required” box for a job, I highly recommend Switzerland as a good value destination.

]]> By: Pakazeenelaboif http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/7-countries-where-graduate-school-is-a-fraction-of-us-costs/#comment-100037 Pakazeenelaboif Tue, 03 Jan 2012 00:16:00 +0000 http://matadorabroad.com/?p=53#comment-100037 I think Audrey has a valid point. I think Audrey has a valid point.

]]> By: Pakazeenelaboif http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/7-countries-where-graduate-school-is-a-fraction-of-us-costs/#comment-100036 Pakazeenelaboif Tue, 03 Jan 2012 00:14:00 +0000 http://matadorabroad.com/?p=53#comment-100036 This article deserves an A+! I got into a graduate school in vermont, but could not go because of the extreme cost of tuition. After passing up Vermont I had a baby, but still long for higher education and travel. Therefore I went out on a limb and began researching cheap graduate programs and came across this article. I feel as if there is hope!!! Thank you Sarah!!! This article deserves an A+!
I got into a graduate school in vermont, but could not go because of the extreme cost of tuition. After passing up Vermont I had a baby, but still long for higher education and travel. Therefore I went out on a limb and began researching cheap graduate programs and came across this article. I feel as if there is hope!!! Thank you Sarah!!!

]]> By: Alice http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/7-countries-where-graduate-school-is-a-fraction-of-us-costs/#comment-98964 Alice Fri, 16 Dec 2011 04:15:00 +0000 http://matadorabroad.com/?p=53#comment-98964 Hey so I'm looking to study in Spain or France next year as my frist year of undergradute college, I really appreciate your article but i was wondering if these costs you've posted are for people of the european union or foriengers as well? Also if the classes are taught in english or the native language of that country. My french friend sitting next to me wantas to write that he is pretty convinced there is an extra charge for americans. Thanks for all the help! Hey so I’m looking to study in Spain or France next year as my frist year of undergradute college, I really appreciate your article but i was wondering if these costs you’ve posted are for people of the european union or foriengers as well? Also if the classes are taught in english or the native language of that country. My french friend sitting next to me wantas to write that he is pretty convinced there is an extra charge for americans. Thanks for all the help!

]]> By: Dioraviator http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/7-countries-where-graduate-school-is-a-fraction-of-us-costs/#comment-98746 Dioraviator Tue, 13 Dec 2011 22:24:00 +0000 http://matadorabroad.com/?p=53#comment-98746  he's right, i found the same on their page.  he’s right, i found the same on their page.

]]> By: Kathleen http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/7-countries-where-graduate-school-is-a-fraction-of-us-costs/#comment-98121 Kathleen Tue, 06 Dec 2011 10:37:00 +0000 http://matadorabroad.com/?p=53#comment-98121 I make about $200,000 a year as a clinical psychologist. Not all doctorates are worthless. I make about $200,000 a year as a clinical psychologist. Not all doctorates are worthless.

]]> By: Raiyans http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/7-countries-where-graduate-school-is-a-fraction-of-us-costs/#comment-97969 Raiyans Sun, 04 Dec 2011 03:22:00 +0000 http://matadorabroad.com/?p=53#comment-97969 Thanks alot for the info!! Thanks alot for the info!!

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