2026 Cost Breakdown: Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW) Dual Degree Business
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 |
|---|---|---|
|
GVSU Tuition (12-15 credits) |
$23,301 *Tuition based on 2025-26 graduate-level in-state tuition rates (27 credits). Out-of-state students will pay the out-of-state tuition rate. |
Paid to Grand Valley State University Student Accounts by the regular tuition payment deadline. |
|
IS 680 Course Fee |
$756 |
Paid to GVSU. The course fee for IS 680 is $28 per credit hour. Participants on this program will register for a total of 30 credits of IS 680. |
|
Chubb Health Insurance |
$515 |
The Chubb health insurance plan is mandatory for all study abroad students. The cost is $1.91 per day. This estimate reflects 270 days, but the actual number of days of the program may differ. Based on 9 months (Aug-April) |
Additional Costs
|
Item |
Cost |
Description |
|---|---|---|
|
Passport/Visa |
$450 |
Passport fee: $200. Visa fee is currently free. Visa fee is around 65 CHF. Students will pay around 160 CHF for a residence permit once they arrive. |
|
Meals |
$4,400 - $5,400 |
Meals are based on an average of 525 - 625 Swiss Francs (or $550-$675 USD) per month. Based on 8 months. |
|
Flight |
$1,500 |
Paid to Airline Provider. |
|
Health Insurance |
$1,200 |
Students are required to have health insurance coverage that meets ZHAW's requirements. Students who do not have coverage that meets ZHAW's requirements will need to purchase insurance through ZHAW. The cost is 150 CHF per month. GVSU's Chubb insurance has not yet been vetted by ZHAW. Once it is reviewed, we will update this cost estimate. |
|
Housing |
$9,000-$11,250 (12 months) |
Housing costs are based on 700-850 Swiss Francs per month. Students will also have to pay a deposit that is typically equal to three months rent. This cost estimate includes: deposit, administrative fee, and rent for 12 months. |
|
Books & Supplies |
$300 |
On-site Personal Expenses |
|
Personal Expenses |
$3,350 - $5,000 |
On-site personal expenses associated with local transportation, laundry, trash cell phone purchase, and basic necessities. The estimate ranges from 400-600 Swiss Francs per month. Based on information provided by ZHAW for average living expenses. |
TOTAL PROGRAM COST
TOTAL PROGRAM COST: Costs billed by GVSU + Additional Costs
$44,951 - $49,701*** per semester (the average cost per semester is $45,323)
*Based on in-state, graduate-level credits. This program is designed for students to complete 27 credits at ZHAW.
**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.