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Programs : Budget Sheet

The following listing represents the Fall Budget Sheet for Hungary: Semester/Summer in Budapest at Corvinus University (AIFS).
 

Fall Budget Sheet for Hungary: Semester/Summer in Budapest at Corvinus University (AIFS)
Fall Budget Sheet for Hungary: Semester/Summer in Budapest at Corvinus University (AIFS)
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
Program Fee *   $12,995.00 $12,995.00
Billable subtotal:  $13,320.00 $13,320.00
Books and Supplies   $250.00 $250.00
Food   $1,000.00 $1,000.00
Anticipated Personal Expenses   $3,000.00 $3,000.00
Passport and Mailing   $165.00 $165.00
Visa and Mailing   $500.00 $500.00
Airfare   $1,500.00 $1,500.00
Non-billable subtotal:  $6,415.00 $6,415.00
Total: $19,735.00 $19,735.00
Notes:
This budget has been prepared for the Fall 2019 semester.

The program fee includes the following:
Pre-Departure
Personalized assistance—from site specialists on the AIFS Admissions Team in the U.S. to help you prepare for your study abroad experience, answer questions about the academic program, provide course syllabi and assist with the student visa process
Pre-departure resources—including online course descriptions, an information handbook and an online AIFS account to help you manage your application and pre-departure materials
Student networking resources—allow you to connect with other students who will be going on your program, as well as AIFS alumni who can provide first-hand information and advice on what to expect

On-Site

Tuition 12 semester credits. Additional 3 credits available for supplementary fee
Housing in a student apartment
Meal allowance You will be given a meal allowance worth approximately $550 to subsidize groceries. You may request to opt out of the meal allowance for a reduced program fee
Travel pass for use in buses, trams, trollies and the underground in Budapest
Excursions and day trips including a visit to Szentendre; 2-day excursion to the Lake Balaton area and 3-day trip to historic Vienna, Austria
Cultural and social activities including guided tours to the Jewish quarter in Budapest, Grand Market; Christmas and Spring Markets, Buda Castle District and the Danube Boat trip, musical and dance performances and much more
Resident Director to help with any questions or advice you may need in Budapest, to help you get adjusted to the new learning environment and navigate university policies, class selections and living in Budapest
Orientation workshops to help you to get to know your AIFS and university classmates, familiarize yourself with the local area, travel in Central and Eastern Europe and help you get adjusted to the Hungarian culture
Corvinus University facilities including the use of the library, sport facilities, computer and language lab as well as access to rich cultural and arts program organized by the University
Comprehensive insurance and assistance package
24-hour emergency telephone service so that you can reach AIFS staff at any time in an urgent situation

Upon Return

Official transcript issued by the Corvinus University, Faculty of Business Administration will be sent to your home institution upon completion of the program
Re-entry materials and support upon return to the U.S. to help you make the transition back to life after your study abroad experience
Alumni network and career development opportunities on the AIFS Alumni Advocate and AIFS Alumni Ambassador Programs

The visa fee has been estimated as $500, which includes the visa processing fee, as well as travel to a consulate for the in person appointment. 

 
* Billable item