The table compares the tuition fees paid by international postgraduate students in 2007 across three countries – A, B and C – covering four academic fields as well as living costs.
Overall, fees in Country B were consistently the highest in all categories, while Country A charged the lowest amounts. Country C generally fell in between, though it was closer to Country B for most courses.
In terms of academic subjects, Arts and Commerce had identical fees in all three countries. Students paid $8,000 in Country A, $18,000 in Country B and $19,000 in Country C. Costs were higher for Computing, with charges ranging from $11,000 in Country A to $27,000 in Country B. The pattern was similar for Science, which was the most expensive subject overall in all three countries: Country A charged $11,000, while Countries B and C charged $29,000 and $25,000 respectively.
A similar trend is seen in meals and accommodation. Country A remained the most affordable at $8,000, whereas Country B required more than double that amount ($17,000). Country C again occupied the middle position with $11,000.
In summary, postgraduate study in 2007 was cheapest in Country A and most expensive in Country B, with Country C offering moderately priced alternatives across all categories.
