2023/24 Cost Breakdown for University of Deusto: CIDE Semester

This is the estimated budget for this study abroad program. It serves as an estimated cost of attendance for your semester or year abroad. Students often pay for study abroad through a combination of financial aid, personal funds, scholarships, grants, and alternative loans. The total amount listed as the Total Program Cost is the maximum amount of financial aid that can be awarded to you by GVSU. This total program cost does not reflect the amount of aid you will qualify for, rather, it serves as the cap on what can be awarded.

Cost Billed to GVSU

Item

Cost

Description

IS 380 Course Fee

$336

Paid to GVSU. The course fee for IS 380 is $28 per credit hour. Participants on this program will register for 12 credits of IS 380.

Chubb Insurance

$175

Chubb health insurance is required for all participants. The cost is $1.46 per day. This cost estimate is based on 120 days. The actual number of days for this program may vary. This is provided as a general estimate.

Additional Costs

Item

Cost

Description

Tuition/Program Fees

Spanish Language and Culture = $7,750

Business, International Relations/Engineering, Business, and Spanish Language = $7,950

This cost is paid to Deusto. It includes:

Tuition fees
Application fee (non-refundable)
Access to courses specific to the CIDE Program
Access to regular University of Deusto courses with Spanish students (semester programs only)
Guided excursions
Travel insurance
Airport pickup (on established date and times)
Personalized assistance and advising at CIDE Office

Passport/Visa

$360

Passport fees: $200. Visa fee: $160. 

Flight & Train

$1,500

Paid to Airline Provider

Housing

Range $2,750-$6,300

Family Stay - $29 per day + $125 housing fee = $3,480

Dorm Stay - $1,575 per month + $125 housing fee = $6,300

Shared Apartment Stay - $550 per month + 1 month deposit + 125 housing fee = $2,750

UD offers several housing options. Costs listed here are estimates based on residence halls near campus with and without meals or homestay options. Students should visit the UD website for details on housing options. Based on 4 months

Family Stay and Dorm Stay has 3 meals included. Shared Apartment Stay does not, therefore, students are responsible for their own meals

Food

$2,000 (for those who do not want the meal plan with housing) 

Optional on-site personal expenses based on $500 per month for 4 months.

Books & Supplies

$300

On-site Personal Expenses

Personal Expenses

$2,000

On-site personal expenses associated with local transportation, laundry, cell phone purchase, basic necessities, etc. Based on $500 per month for 4 months.

TOTAL PROGRAM COST

TOTAL PROGRAM COST: Costs billed by GVSU + Additional Costs

Spanish Language and Culture = $17,171 - $20,721* per semester

Business, International Relations/Engineering, Business, and Spanish Language = $17,371 - $20,921* per semester

Estimated costs are based on a rate of exchange of 1 Euro = 1.10 USD. Exchange rates fluctuate and may impact the estimates listed above. The rate listed here is the rate as of June 2023.

*The cost of any study abroad program depends to a large extent on the participant’s personal spending habits and lifestyle. Personal travel, entertainment, gifts, souvenirs, and other types of personal spending are costs not reflected in the above estimates.

The Padnos International Center will be providing Partnership Grant for the 2023/24 academic year. Conditions apply . Additional information is available on the PIC website under "Financial Planning."

 



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