Top 7 most expensive courses to study at university: See list Some university courses are significantly more expensive than others because they require specialised equipment, practical training, dedicated facilities or several years of study. A report published by GradGuard, a US student insurance company, identifies seven programmes that are consistently among the most expensive to pursue at university. Here is a closer look at the courses and the factors driving their costs. Read more here: bit.ly/4wS979a