Columbia Programs

Finances

• Fall 2007 or Spring 2008 Tuition
• Fall 2007 or Spring 2008 Fees
• Fall 2008 or Spring 2009 Tuition and Fees
• Fall 2008 or Spring 2009 Fees
• Estimated Expenses

Fall 2007 or Spring 2008 Tuition

KCJS costs include tuition and a program fee which includes charges for housing, some meals, and some program activities. Students from most consortium universities pay tuition directly to their home schools. Students from a few member schools and from all non-consortium institutions pay KCJS tuition directly to Columbia. Transportation to and from Kyoto, costs associated with the purchase of a health insurance policy with international coverage, travel during breaks, books, and all other personal expenses are the student's responsibility.

Tuition

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.

*The Program Fee covers housing, some meals, and some program activities,

**One-time fee for Visiting Students only

***Required of any student who withdraws from program once registered

Fall 2008 or Spring 2009 Tuition and Fees

KCJS costs include tuition and a program fee which includes charges for housing, some meals, and some program activities. Students from most consortium universities pay tuition directly to their home schools. Students from a few member schools and from all non-consortium institutions pay KCJS tuition directly to Columbia. Transportation to and from Kyoto, costs associated with the purchase of a health insurance policy with international coverage, travel during breaks, books, and all other personal expenses are the student's responsibility.

Tuition

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.

*The Program Fee covers housing, some meals, and some program activities,

**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 figures below can be used to plan average costs while in Kyoto.

Term Expenses

Monthly Expenses

* Students living with families have all meals included but should budget for snacks and occasional meals out.

** Students living in apartments receive a lunch stipend but are responsible for the rest of their meals.