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The following listing represents the Summer Budget Sheet for UVA in Greece: Creative Interaction Design.
 

Summer Budget Sheet for UVA in Greece: Creative Interaction Design
Summer Budget Sheet for UVA in Greece: Creative Interaction Design
Budget Item In-State Out-of-State
Tuition *   $1,281.00 $1,671.00
Program Fees *   $2,423.00 $2,423.00
Housing- Billable by UVa *   $971.00 $971.00
Billable subtotal:  $4,675.00 $5,065.00
Airfare   $1,800.00 $1,800.00
Meals   $410.00 $410.00
Personal expenses   $120.00 $120.00
Local Transportation   $70.00 $70.00
Non-billable subtotal:  $2,400.00 $2,400.00
Total: $7,075.00 $7,465.00
Notes:
Costs listed above are for Summer 2024

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 Summer programs, the following schedule applies:  
Billable Fees* include:
  • Tuition for courses described in brochure
  • Shared occupancy lodging in Heraklion and in Chania hotels
  • Most lunches at the meeting space in the hotel or during day trips and activities
  • Welcome dinner and farewell dinner
  • Public transportation to study sites including regional day trips to local cultural sites
  • One day of chartered coach transportation for Heraklion – Petrokefalo - Ideon Antron Cave - Anogia- Heraklion
  • Bus fare to Chania (students are responsible for return fare and travel back to Heraklion)
  • Entry fees to study sites and activities in and around Heraklion (includes museum visits, pottery making, mosaic workshop, and visits to sites)
  • Guest lectures and academic support by FORTH
  • Classroom materials and space for the duration of the program  
  • 2.33 metric tons of carbon for student flights from IAD to HER (via central European airport) 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 dinners and some lunches
  • Personal Expenses: International phone service, laundry, and other daily incidentals
  • Local transportation: Daily travel and return bus fare from Chania to Heraklion. Travel between airport and Heraklion (and vice versa)
 
Non-billable items posted above are estimates and 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 November of 2023, with departure from Dulles International Airport (IAD) arriving in Heraklion (HER).  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 $16 per 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 are subject to different regulations and fees) – 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