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Programs : Budget Sheet

The following listing represents the January Budget Sheet for UVA in Berlin and Dortmund: Germany, Past and Present (January Term).
 

January Budget Sheet for UVA in Berlin and Dortmund: Germany, Past and Present (January Term)
January Budget Sheet for UVA in Berlin and Dortmund: Germany, Past and Present (January Term)
Budget Item In-State Out-of-State
Tuition *   $1,236.00 $1,611.00
Program Fees *   $1,028.00 $1,028.00
Housing- Billable by UVa *   $736.00 $736.00
Billable subtotal:  $3,000.00 $3,375.00
Airfare   $1,000.00 $1,000.00
Course materials   $75.00 $75.00
Meals   $550.00 $550.00
Personal expenses   $75.00 $75.00
Local Transportation   $75.00 $75.00
Non-billable subtotal:  $1,775.00 $1,775.00
Total: $4,775.00 $5,150.00
Notes:
Costs listed above are for January 2023

Withdrawal & Refund
Students are responsible for study abroad tuition and program fees once they have committed to attending a program. At the time of commitment, students will be subject to the withdrawal, cancellation, and refund policy found here: Withdrawal, Cancellation, and Refund Policy. In some cases, there will be no refund available.

Payment
 
For January Term programs, the following schedule applies:
   
Billable Fees* include:
  • Tuition for courses described in brochure
  • Shared occupancy in hostel-style lodging in Berlin and shared occupancy in a hotel in Dortmund. Lodging in Berlin could vary depending on final student count
  • Daily breakfast included with cost of lodging
  • Four group dinners and a group lunch
  • Ground transportation to study sites including an intra-program train from Berlin to Dortmund
  • Weekly transit passes for Berlin and Dortmund
  • Entry fees to study sites
  • Notebooks for course journaling
  • 1.93 metric tons of carbon for student flights from IAD to BER and DUS – IAD (via FRA) will be offset in alignment with the Sustainability Plans of the International Studies Office and the University of Virginia
  • Health and Emergency Assistance Insurance through CISI. The ISO will enroll students in the insurance policy for the program dates
 
Note regarding group meals: 
Every effort will be made to accommodate dietary restrictions during group meals; however, all countries have distinct cuisines along with food preparation techniques, and it is not always possible to address specific food concerns and meet needs.   Program participants are responsible for ensuring their needs can be met for their chosen program itinerary.
 
 
Non-Billable, Estimated Expenses:
  • International Airfare
  • Most lunches and dinners
  • Course materials
  • Personal Expenses: International phone service, laundry, and other daily incidentals
  • Local transportation: top ups on transit passes and transfer to and from the airports
 
 
Non-billable items posted above are estimates of expenses you should expect to incur to participate in this program.  These expenses will differ for each individual depending on their personal needs, course requirements, and personal choices.  Fluctuations in international currency will affect total expenditures. 
  • The estimated airfare listed above is based on fares provided online in August of 2022 with departure from Dulles International Airport (IAD) arriving in Berlin (BER) and return from Dusseldorf (DUS) to IAD (via Frankfurt, FRA).  This is an estimate and fares will change with availability and routing.
  • Estimated cost of non-billable meals assumes moderate restaurants with an average of approximately $40 a day
 
Other Considerations: Some possible costs are not included in this budget, may not be applicable to all students, and will differ by individual if applicable. These may include but are not limited to:
 
  • Personal travel beyond the scope of the program,
  • Immunizations for the area of travel,
  • Visa fees (non-US citizens) – Visa fees and regulations are subject to change
  • Passport fees
  • Health and emergency coverage with CISI beyond the program dates
 
Trip Insurance: The ISO recommends that travelers consider trip insurance that can be tapped in the event travel to or from the
education abroad destination is interrupted or in the event itinerary changes become necessary.
 
 *The University of Virginia reserves the right to adjust all program charges, without prior notification, for increases associated with but not limited to, the cost of instruction, foreign exchange rates, and Board of Visitors changes to tuition and fees.
 
In addition, the University of Virginia reserves the right to alter or cancel this education abroad program in the event of an emergency, changes in operating conditions, or under-enrollment. 
 

 

* Billable item