Estimated additional costs of off-campus study
Additional costs of studying off-campus (for a semester) are estimated below.
Please Note: the figures below are be subject to change and may change based on fluctuating exchange rates and other factors. The information below can be used as a benchmark when creating a personal budget or applying for additional aid and are updated annually, but students are responsible for researching the current costs.
- Airfare estimates listed below assume departures from the New York city area and will vary by student according to dates and their preferred city of departure. Students should research airfares based on their preferred city of departure for current pricing.
- Visa fees and processes can change at any time and without notification. Students are given information about these processes but must obtain and follow the most up-to-date guidelines from their host country's consulate. All visa fees provided below reflect the costs for US citizens; consular fees for citizens of other countries may vary.
- Required immunizations vary. Students must follow program requirements and the advice of the Center for Disease Control. Country specific advice is linked below. Prices and availability of vaccines may differ. Local administrators of vaccines include a Travel Clinic run by St. Lawrence County Public Health Immunization Clinics and the St. Lawrence University Torrey Health Center.
- Students must have passports valid for a minimum of 6 months beyond the end of the program.
- St. Lawrence University requires all study abroad students to have health insurance that covers them internationally and includes medical evacuation and repatriation coverage. In some cases, off-campus study programs will automatically enroll students into a policy that will provide them appropriate international coverage. In other cases, students will be required to enroll in their host country's national insurance system.
St. Lawrence University also works with Cultural Insurance Services International (CISI) to provide medical evacuation and repatriation insurance and medical coverage if it is not already provided through the program. Additional information on opting into/out of this coverage will be available on Studio Abroad.
Australia
Visa: $462 (AUD $620) for U.S. students. Varies by other nationalities.
Airfare: $2,500
Books: $100-320
Transportation: $200
Australia National Health Insurance: Mandatory for every international student in Australia: $250
Medical Evacuation/Repatriation Insurance: $60 a month/ average $250
Immunizations: Follow CDC vaccine advice
Austria
Visa: $171 (Plus in-person trip to New York City Consulate)
Airfare: $880
Books: $75
Transportation: $60 per month
Medical Evacuation/Repatriation Insurance: $60 a month/average $250
Immunizations: Follow CDC vaccine advice
Canada
Visa: $0 (for stays less than 6 months) for U.S. students. Varies by other nationalities.
Airfare: Approx. $300
Books: $0 - $500
Transportation: $150
Medical Evacuation/Repatriation Insurance: Approx. $200
Immunizations: Follow CDC vaccine advice
China
Visa: $150 for U.S. students. Varies by other nationalities.
Airfare: $2,500
Books: $50
Transportation: $150
Medical Evacuation/Repatriation Insurance: Approx. $250 (some programs have it included)
Immunizations: Follow CDC vaccine advice
Costa Rica
Visa: $100
Airfare: $700
Books: $100
Transportation: $75 - $200
Medical Evacuation/Repatriation Insurance: Approx. $200
Immunizations: Follow CDC vaccine advice
Czech Republic
Visa: $125
Airfare: $900
Books: $100
Transportation: $50
Medical Evacuation/Repatriation Insurance: Approx. $200 (Plus mandatory national health insurance - $145)
Immunizations: Follow CDC vaccine advice
Denmark
Visa: $350
Airfare: $700
Books: $0 (Provided by program)
Transportation: $0 (Provided by program for travel between homestay/classes)
Medical Evacuation/Repatriation Insurance: Approx. $200
Immunizations: Follow CDC vaccine advice
England (UK)
Visa: $500 (Plus costs associated with travel to in-person appointment)
(Note that for the London FYP---there is no Visa fee)
Airfare: $800
Books: $200
Transportation: $650
Medical Evacuation/Repatriation Insurance: $60 a month/average $250
Immunizations: Follow CDC vaccine advice
France
Visa: $250 (Plus $30 for Biometrics, plus costs associated with travel to in-person appointment, plus €60 in France)
Airfare: $1,000
Books: $100
Transportation: $200
Medical Evacuation/Repatriation Insurance: $60 a month/average $250
Immunizations: Follow CDC vaccine advice for France; Follow CDC vaccine advice for Senegal
Germany
Visa: $90
Airfare: $750
Books: $0
Transportation (in-country): $200
Medical Evacuation/Repatriation Insurance: Required international health insurance ($60 per month, plus $690.00 for AOK insurance)
Immunizations: Follow CDC vaccine advice
India
Visa: $211 for U.S. students. Varies by other nationalities.
Airfare: $2,000
Books: $100
Transportation: $0
Medical Evacuation/Repatriation Insurance: Approx. $200
Immunizations: Follow CDC vaccine advice
Italy
Visa: $150 (Plus travel to in-person appointment at consulate and €150 permit of stay)
Airfare: $950
Books: $400
Transportation: $200
Medical Evacuation/Repatriation Insurance: $60 a month/average $250 (check program)
Immunizations: Follow CDC vaccine advice
Japan
Visa: $60 (Visa shipping cost), $30 (Visa Fee for Non-U.S. citizens).
International Students Fee: $80
Liability Insurance & Medical Assistance Fee: $30
Airport Pickup: $45
Airfare: $2,000
Books: $100
Medical Evacuation/Repatriation Insurance: Approx. $80 Japanese Insurance + $60 a month/average $250
Dorm Reservation Fee: $15 (Not applicable when the homestay options resume)
Immunizations: Follow CDC vaccine advice
Jordan
Visa: $85
Airfare: $1,100
Books: $100
Transportation: $800
Medical Evacuation/Repatriation Insurance: Approx. $200
Immunizations: Follow CDC vaccine advice
Kenya
Visa: $50
Airfare: $1,200
Books: $0
Transportation: $50-200
Medical Evacuation/Repatriation Insurance: $60 a month/average $250
Immunizations: Follow CDC vaccine advice : Approx. $500 (depends on insurance coverage)
New Zealand
Visa: $40 for U.S. students. Varies by other nationalities.
Airfare: $2,500
Books: $300
Transportation: $20-200
New Zealand National Health Insurance: Mandatory for every international student in New Zealand: $250
Medical Evacuation/Repatriation Insurance: Included in the New Zealand national health insurance.
Airport Pick-up: $40
Immunizations: Follow CDC vaccine advice
Nepal
Visa: $411
Airfare: $1,500
Books: $140
Transportation: $100
Medical Evacuation/Repatriation Insurance: Approx. $200
Immunizations: Follow CDC vaccine advice
Spain
Visa: $160 (Plus additional $100, if staying for the academic year)
Airfare: $1,100
Books: $150
Transportation: $175
Medical Evacuation/Repatriation Insurance: Approx. $250
Immunizations: Follow CDC vaccine advice
Sweden
Visa: $120
Airfare: $700
Books: $0 (Provided by program)
Transportation: $0 (Provided by program for transportation between homestay and classes)
Medical Evacuation/Repatriation Insurance: Approx. $200
Immunizations: Follow CDC vaccine advice
Thailand
Visa: $210 for U.S. students. Varies by other nationalities.
Airfare: $2,500
Books: $100
Transportation: $500
Medical Evacuation/Repatriation Insurance: Approx. $200
Immunizations: Follow CDC vaccine advice
Trinidad and Tobago
Visa: $0 (Included in program)
Airfare: $500
Books: $100
Transportation: $50 - $200
Medical Evacuation/Repatriation Insurance: Approx. $200
Immunizations: Follow CDC vaccine advice
United States - New York City
Visa: $0
Books: $0 - $150
Clothing: $100-$300
Transportation: $600+
Medical Evacuation/Repatriation Insurance: Not applicable
Immunizations: Not applicable
United States - Washington D.C.
Visa: $0
Airfare: $250
Books: $100 - $150
Transportation: $500
Medical Evacuation/Repatriation Insurance: Not applicable
Immunizations: Not applicable