Columbia Programs

Finances

• Tuition: Fall 2008 or Spring 2009
• Fees: Fall 2008 or Spring 2009
• Estimated Expenses

Tuition: Fall 2008 or Spring 2009

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

Fees: Fall 2008 or Spring 2009

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.

*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

Estimated Expenses

The estimated expenses below are NOT paid to the program. The estimated figures below are provided as a basis for students to determine their individual budgets.

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

Monthly Expenses