Catalina Espinosa
Research expert covering society, economy, and politics for Europe and the EU
Higher education costs worldwide - statistics & facts
In the 2024/25 academic year, the top 10 best universities in the United States were all among universities which charged the highest annual tuition for full-time students. For example, a year of studies at Harvard, the third-best university in the world, costs more than 60,000 U.S dollars. While higher education costs are particularly high in the U.S., it is a global issue, affecting many countries.
