US$100,000 and US$500,000 — which price tag would you pay for your education?
The gap between the two numbers is just a single digit, but it can impact your entire future and how you approach money. One path means graduating with barely any debt, while the other … well, it may take an entire lifetime to pay off.
Which is why it’s important for you to choose wisely.
Our methodology: Measuring cost of top business degrees in 2026
We analysed the #1 ranked universities in 10 countries on QS World University Rankings 2026 that offer undergraduate business degrees, specifically in business administration.
We then calculated the total annual cost by adding tuition fees and estimated living expenses.
5 undergraduate business degrees below US$100k
If your answer to our question is “US$100,000”, well, you’re in luck.
These #1 ranked universities in the following countries do not come with a six-figure price tag, and they offer high-quality, well-known bachelor’s of business degrees for under US$100,000 in total cost (including living costs).
Now you can receive a globally recognised education while staying financially savvy.
The National Taiwan University was founded on March 16, 1928. Source: National Taiwan University Facebook page
Taiwan
National Taiwan University (NTU)
QS World Ranking by Subject: 106
City: Taipei
Degree: Bachelor’s in Business Administration
Tuition fee per year: 51,220 NTD / US$1621.86
Cost of living per year: 65,400 NTD to 156,000 NTD /US$2,070.87 to US$4,939.68
Total cost per year: 116,620 NTD to 207,220 NTD / US$3,692.73 to US$6,561.54
Total cost: 349,860 NTD to 621,660 NTD / US$11,078.18 to US$19,684.62
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Malaysia
Universiti Malaya (UM)
QS World Ranking by Subject: 106
City: Kuala Lumpur
Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration
Tuition fee per year: RM25,700 / US$6,344.90
Cost of living per year: RM18,000 to RM30,000 / US$4443.90 to US$7406.50
Total cost per year: RM43,700 to RM55,700 /US$10,788.80 to US$13,751.39
Total cost: RM131,100 to RM167,100 / US$32,366.39 to US$41,254.18
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Finland
Aalto University
QS World Ranking by Subject: 92
City: Espoo
Degree: Bachelor’s in Business
Tuition fee per year: 12000 euro / US$13,933.44
Cost of living per year: 7,200 euros to 14,400 euros / US$8,360.06 to US$16,720.13
Total cost per year: 19,200 euros to 26,400 euros / US$5,016.98 to US$83,18.69
Total cost: 57,600 euros to 79,200 euros / US$66,880.51 to US$91,960.70
Yonsei University was founded on April 10, 1885. Source: Yonsei University Facebook page
South Korea
Yonsei University
QS World Ranking by Subject: 34
City: Seoul
Degree: Bachelor’s in Business Administration
Tuition fee per year: 8,598,000 KRW to 8,812,000 KRW / US$5,839.89 to US$5,985.24
Cost of living per year: 11,200,000 KRW / US$7,607.20
Total cost per year: 19,798,000 KRW / US$13,447.09
Total cost: 79,192,000 KRW / US$53,788.35
The Universität Mannheim was founded in 1907. Source: Universität Mannheim Facebook page
Germany
Universität Mannheim
QS World Ranking by Subject: 108
City: Mannheim
Degree: Bachelor’s in Business Administration
Tuition fee per year: 3,388 euros / US$3,941.43
Cost of living per year: 11,400 euros to 12,000 euros / US$13,262.19 to US$13,960.20
Total cost per year: 14,788 euros to 15,388 euros / US$17,203.62 to US$17,901.63
Total cost: 44,364 euros to 46,164 euros / US$51,610.86 to US$53,704.89
5 undergraduate business degrees below US$500K
If your budget stretches beyond US$100,000, you still have plenty of options.
For those ready to invest in a business degree with a six-figure price tag, these undergraduate degrees in the most expensive countries will offer you strong global reputations and top career outcomes — without crossing the half-million mark.
The University of Auckland was founded in 1833. Source: The University of Auckland Facebook page
New Zealand
The University of Auckland
QS World Ranking by Subject: 117
City: Auckland
Degree: Bachelor of Commerce
Tuition fee per year: NZ$48,133 / US$27,705.60
Cost of living per year: NZ$22,472.34 / US$12.935.19
Total cost per year: NZ$70,605.34 / US$40,640.79
Total cost: NZ$211,816.02 / US$121,922.36
The University of New South Wales was founded on July 1, 1949. Source: The University of New South Wales Facebook page
Australia
The University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney)
QS World Ranking by Subject: 35
City: Sydney
Degree: Bachelor of Commerce, International Business
Tuition fee per year: AUD$17,000 / US$11,387.70
Cost of living per year: AUD$40,820 / US$27,343.89
Total cost per year: AUD$57,820 / US$38,731.59
Total cost: AUD$173,460 / US$232,211.77
The University of Oxford was founded in 1096. Source: University of Oxford Facebook page
UK
University of Oxford
QS World Ranking by Subject: 5
City: Oxford
Degree: BA (Hons) in Economics and Management
Tuition fee per year: 43,600 pounds / US$58367.54
Cost of living per year: 16,860 pounds to 25,260 pounds / US$22,570.57 to US$33,815.69
Total cost per year: 60,460 pounds to 68,860 pounds / US$80,938.10 to US$92,183.23
Total cost: 181,380 pounds to 205,580 pounds / US$242,814.31 to US$275,210.97
Massachusetts Institute of Technology was founded on April 10, 1861. Source: Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
US
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
QS World Ranking by Subject: 2
City: Cambridge
Degree: Bachelor’s in Business
Tuition fee per year: US$64,310
Cost of living per year: US$25,060
Total cost per year: US$89,370
Total cost: US$357,480
The University of Toronto was founded on March 15, 1827. Source: University of Toronto Facebook page
Canada
University of Toronto
QS World Ranking by Subject: 33
City: Ontario
Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration in Economics for Management Studies
Tuition fee per year: CAD$41997.26 to CAD$80139.26 / US$30,226.69 to US$57,678.63
Cost of living per year: CAD36,420 to CAD$59,076 / US$26,212.57 to US$42,518.77
Total cost per year: CAD$78417.26 to CAD$139215.26 / US$56,439.25 to US$100,197.40
Total cost: CAD$313,669.04 to CAD$556,861.04 / US$225,757.02 to US$400,789.60
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