| COSTS BILLED TO COLUMBIA ACCOUNT | |
| *Tuition ($2,060 per point) | $12,360 |
| Housing | $2,000 |
| Total billed to Columbia account | $14,360 |
*Tuition and fees are subject to approval by The Trustees of Columbia University and may change.
Estimated Out-of-Pocket Expenses are not billed by Columbia. The estimated amounts in this section provide a basis for students to determine their individual budgets for expenses related to their time overseas for the duration of the program. These expenses are not paid to the program.
| OUT-OF-POCKET EXPENSES NOT BILLED TO COLUMBIA ACCOUNT (ESTIMATED) | |
| Meals | $1,100 |
| Local Transportation | $0 |
| Visa Expenses | $100 |
| Books and Course Materials | $0 |
| Cell Phone | $50 |
| Airfare | $1,000 |
| Personal Expenses | $1,000 |
| Total Estimated Out-of-Pocket Expenses | $3,150 - 3,250 |
Meals: The cost for meals and food will vary widely depending on individual spending habits. Costs can be kept down by preparing your own meals and only eating out occasionally.
Local Transportation: You will be receiving a monthly transportation pass for commuting locally and the cost is included in the tuition.
Visa: Since U.S. students do not need a visa to study in Berlin for less than 90 days, the majority of students will not need a visa. However, if you are not a U.S. or E.U. citizen, you should check the German Consulate website to determine if you need a visa. International students may need a visa, which will incur additional costs.
Books and course supplies: All course readings will be available on Courseworks.
Cell Phone: All students are required to have a working cell phone capable of making and receiving both local and international calls throughout the duration of the program. This estimate is based on costs of U.S. cell phone plans.
Airfare: Estimated cost of round-trip airfare from NYC to Berlin. You are responsible for making your own travel arrangements from your preferred departure city to the program.
Personal Expenses: Personal expenses are highly variable based on each person's spending habits. They may include entertainment and personal travel.
As part of the program, you will be covered for urgent and emergent care while you are abroad. Routine and preventive care is not included so you should maintain a health insurance policy that will provide coverage outside the U.S. or your home country. This cost is not included in the chart above.