Programs : Budget Sheet
The following listing represents the Spring Budget Sheet for Germany: Semester/Summer at Philipps-Universitat Marburg.
Spring Budget Sheet for Germany: Semester/Summer at Philipps-Universitat Marburg
| Budget Item | Undergrad (In State) | Undergrad (Out of State) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Study Abroad Center Fee * | $275.00 | $275.00 | ||
| Study Abroad Administrative Fee * | $50.00 | $50.00 | ||
| Host Institution Tuition and Fees * | $2,400.00 | $2,400.00 | ||
| Housing (billable) * | $5,600.00 | $5,600.00 | ||
| Intl Insurance and Travel Assist (billable) * | $178.20 | $178.20 | ||
| Billable subtotal: | $8,503.20 | $8,503.20 | ||
| Books and Supplies | $300.00 | $300.00 | ||
| Food | $1,600.00 | $1,600.00 | ||
| Anticipated Personal Expenses | $1,500.00 | $1,500.00 | ||
| Passport and Mailing | $165.00 | $165.00 | ||
| Visa and Mailing | $120.00 | $120.00 | ||
| Airfare | $1,200.00 | $1,200.00 | ||
| Non-billable subtotal: | $4,885.00 | $4,885.00 | ||
| Total: | $13,388.20 | $13,388.20 | ||
| Notes: | ||||
This Spring 2023 budget is an estimate only. Actual amounts will vary from student to student. Questions related to this budget should be directed to Ben McKelfresh - bmckel@iastate.edu
Billable subtotal costs will be processed through your ISU U-Bill.
Non-billable subtotal are estimated expenses that you will pay directly, out of pocket. These costs may vary depending on currency exchange rate and other factors.
Host tuition and fees include:
Language course (120 hours)
German History and Culture course (56 hours), including course-related trips/tours
2 seminars (48 hours each) of your choice
Conversation class (36 hours)
Room (billable) includes:
Course material for the intensive German class
Cultural program (Weekend trips: Hostel, breakfast and guided city tours are included in the program fee, some of it counting towards classes, see above)
Meal subsidy (comes in the shape of a cafeteria debit card, charged with € 50 per month) Please note that we do not have a meal plan!
Semester administration fee including ticket for free public transport
Local bus pass for the time before the validity of the semester ticket
Accommodation (single room in one of our student dormitories, plus cleaning fee.)
Health insurance
Assistance through program team
Some examples of items in Anticipated Personal Expenses: SIM card and phone data plan, laundry, toiletries, entertainment, taxi/Uber rides. Personal trips to other cities or countries during weekends or breaks are not included in Anticipated Personal Expenses. To give you an idea, students can choose to spend anywhere from $1,000-$3,000 or more on additional travel while abroad.
If a student withdraws after committing to a program, there could be withdrawal fees.
Updated: 8/3/2022
Billable subtotal costs will be processed through your ISU U-Bill.
Non-billable subtotal are estimated expenses that you will pay directly, out of pocket. These costs may vary depending on currency exchange rate and other factors.
Host tuition and fees include:
Language course (120 hours)
German History and Culture course (56 hours), including course-related trips/tours
2 seminars (48 hours each) of your choice
Conversation class (36 hours)
Room (billable) includes:
Course material for the intensive German class
Cultural program (Weekend trips: Hostel, breakfast and guided city tours are included in the program fee, some of it counting towards classes, see above)
Meal subsidy (comes in the shape of a cafeteria debit card, charged with € 50 per month) Please note that we do not have a meal plan!
Semester administration fee including ticket for free public transport
Local bus pass for the time before the validity of the semester ticket
Accommodation (single room in one of our student dormitories, plus cleaning fee.)
Health insurance
Assistance through program team
Some examples of items in Anticipated Personal Expenses: SIM card and phone data plan, laundry, toiletries, entertainment, taxi/Uber rides. Personal trips to other cities or countries during weekends or breaks are not included in Anticipated Personal Expenses. To give you an idea, students can choose to spend anywhere from $1,000-$3,000 or more on additional travel while abroad.
If a student withdraws after committing to a program, there could be withdrawal fees.
Updated: 8/3/2022
| * Billable item |