2026/27 Cost Breakdown for Duale Hochschule Baden-Württemberg (DHBW) Engineering Co-Op
This is the official estimated budget for this study abroad program. It serves as an estimated cost of attendance. Students often pay for study abroad through a combination of financial aid, personal funds, scholarships, grants, and alternative loans. The total amount listed is the Total Projected Cost and is the maximum amount of aid you can receive from GVSU. This estimated cost of attendance does not reflect the amount of aid you will qualify for, simply the cap on how much could be awarded to you.
Costs Billed to GVSU
|
Item |
Cost |
Description |
|---|---|---|
|
3 credits of Co-op + 3 credits EGR |
$4,362
|
Paid to Grand Valley State University |
|
IS 380 Course Fee |
$168 |
Paid to GVSU. The IS 380 course fee |
|
Chubb Insurance |
Varies
|
GVSU requires all study abroad participants to purchase the Chubb International Insurance policy. The cost of coverage is determined on a per-day basis and varies depending on the total length of the program. The total insurance charge will reflect the actual number of days of participation. For current rates and coverage details, please visit the GVSU insurance webpage. |
Additional Costs
|
Item |
Cost |
Description |
|---|---|---|
|
Student Fee |
$100 |
Administrative fee paid to DHBW is 98 Euro. Subject to change. |
|
Passport & Visa |
$300 |
Passport fees $145. Students will be required to obtain a work permit and a visa. The cost for the visa is currently around 80 Euro ($80 USD) + est. 75 Euro ($75 US) for a work permit |
|
Flight & train |
$2,000 |
Paid to Airline Provider and train service |
|
Required German Health insurance |
$385 |
DHBW requires all students to purchase
|
|
Meals |
$1,600 - $2,000 |
Based on $400 - $500 per month for 4 months. This amount will vary based on length of stay. |
|
Housing |
$2,100 - $3,500 |
Housing costs are based on 300 - 500 Euro ($300-$500 USD) per month for 4 months. Students will also have to pay a deposit equal to two months rent which is included in this estimate. |
|
Books & Supplies |
$100 |
On-site personal expenses. |
|
Personal Expenses |
$1800 |
On-site personal expenses associated with local transportation not provided by the program, laundry and other basic necessities. Based on $450 per month x 4 months. |
TOTAL PROGRAM COST
(Costs billed by GVSU + Additional Costs)
$12,915 - $14,715 + insurance ** based on 14 weeks
Students typically earn a stipend of about 700 Euro per month during their co-op which can be put towards the cost of in-country living expenses.
Please note that the totals listed above do not include the required international insurance fee. Please visit the GVSU insurance page for more details regarding current rates.
The cost estimates for this program may vary based on your actual co-op location.
*Based on in-state, upper division tuition rate for 12-15 credits. If you complete more than 15 GVSU credits per semester during your year abroad, tuition charges for the additional credits above 15 will be billed to your GVSU student account after you return and PIC completes the transfer of credit.
**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.