Finances
- Fall 2007 or Spring 2008 Tuition
- Fall 2007 or Spring 2008 Fees
- Fall 2008 or Spring 2009 Tuition
- Fall 2008 or Spring 2009 Fees
- Estimated Expenses
Fall 2007 or Spring 2008 Tuition
BCGS member students pay tuition and fees to their home institutions. Financial aid, with the exception of federal work study, may be applied to study overseas.
Visiting students pay tuition to Columbia University. Visiting students should consult with their home institutions to see whether their financial aid is transferable to the BCGS program.
Tuition
| BCGS member students | Home-school tuition rate |
| Visiting students |
$15,710 |
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Fall 2007 or Spring 2008 Fees
The list below is intended to summarize possible charges that could be incurred against a student's account. Certain charges depend upon specific circumstances, as noted. Fees that are not billed to the student account, such as application fees, may be required but are not listed here.
| Orientation/Guest stay fee* |
$450 |
| Transcript Fee** | $75 |
| Withdrawal Fee*** | $75 |
*Estimated. Fee varies each term depending on the exchange rate.
**One-time fee for Visiting Students only
****Required of any student who withdraws from program once registered
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Fall 2008 or Spring 2009 Tuition
BCGS member students pay tuition and fees to their home institutions. Financial aid, with the exception of federal work study, may be applied to study overseas.
Visiting students pay tuition to Columbia University. Visiting students should consult with their home institutions to see whether their financial aid is transferable to the BCGS program.
Tuition
| BCGS member students | Home-school tuition rate |
| Visiting students |
$15,900 |
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Fall 2008 or Spring 2009 Fees
The list below is intended to summarize possible charges that could be incurred against a student's account. Certain charges depend upon specific circumstances, as noted. Fees that are not billed to the student account, such as application fees, may be required but are not listed here.
| Program Fee* |
$750 |
| Transcript Fee** | $75 |
| Withdrawal Fee*** | $75 |
*Estimated. Fee varies each term depending on the exchange rate. This fee covers: orientation, living with a host family, and required German university fees.
**One-time fee for Visiting Students only
****Required of any student who withdraws from program once registered
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Estimated Expenses
The estimated expenses below are NOT paid to the program. The figures below can be used to plan average room, meal and miscellaneous costs while in Berlin. However, please remember that each person has individual spending habits and that you must decide for yourself how much to budget. Depending on your living arrangements and own spending habits, as well as the depreciating dollar, you may spend more or less than what is listed below. Also remember that travel within Germany and Europe can further increase costs.
During your first couple of months in Berlin, you will probably spend more money than you budget due to start-up costs (i.e. apartment rent and security deposits, not knowing the most economical places to eat, etc.) so be prepared for this by making sure you have some extra money available.
Term Expenses
| Roundtrip airfare NYC-Berlin | $1200 |
| Health insurance* |
$1150 |
*This estimate is based on purchasing Columbia student medical insurance. All students are required to have health insurance while abroad.
Monthly Expenses
| Housing | $440 |
| Meals | $400 |
| Miscellaneous | $550 |
| Total | $1390 |
