Studying abroad is affordable, but, as with your coursework, it is very important to plan early and compare your study abroad options carefully. The study abroad opportunities Baruch offers vary widely in cost, depending on the type of program, length of stay, country of destination, and what the program fee includes (accommodation, food, excursions, etc.). Use the Study Abroad Budget Worksheet we have prepared to help you compare the costs of up to 3 different programs side by side.
The Budget Worksheet lists all the expenses that we anticipate you might reasonably have for a study abroad experience. If you find an item on the Budget Worksheet that is not listed in the information published by the provider or host institution, you should contact them to clarify the matter. Make certain as well that you understand that the program fee is not the same thing as the overall cost of attending the program, which is nearly always higher.
If cost is a major factor in your decision, talk to the Study Abroad Office. We will help you explore less expensive countries or cities, more economical program types, or shorter programs.
Tuition and Fees
You are required to pay tuition for any type of study abroad experience through Baruch College, and you will also have additional costs for airfare, housing, local transportation, books, etc. But there are several different ways to pay these fees, depending on the sponsor of the program and the policies of the institutions themselves. Below are the different program types and the where a student pays applicable tuition and fees.
Any Baruch or CUNY Exchange
Tuition, fees and Program Fees
- tuition and fees* paid to Baruch College
- additional expenses (if applicable) paid to the host institution and/or service provider abroad (like a landlord)
*If a student is a member of a program that pays her/his tuition (Honors Program, SEEK, etc.), students do not pay tuition if studying abroad on a semester programs, but must pay the applicable fees.
Any Study Abroad Program sponsored by Baruch College
Tuition, fees and Program Fees
- tuition and fees paid to Baruch College
- program fee beyond tuition paid to Baruch College
- additional expenses (if applicable) paid to the host institution and/or service provider abroad (like a landlord)
Any Study Abroad Program sponsored by another CUNY College
Tuition, fees and Program Fees
- tuition and fees* paid to Baruch College
- program fee (minus CUNY tuition*) paid to the sponsoring CUNY College.
- Please note: The advertised “Program Fee” or “Fee” for programs sponsored by other CUNY Colleges nearly always includes CUNY tuition. Please make certain that the invoice you receive from the program sponsor reflects the tuition you have paid (or that has been paid by others on your behalf) to Baruch.
- additional expenses (if applicable) paid to the host institution and/or service provider abroad (like a landlord)
*If a student is a member of a program that pays her/his tuition (Honors Program, SEEK, etc.), students do not pay tuition if studying abroad on a semester programs, but must pay the applicable fees.
A Semester-long Study Abroad Program sponsored by a non-CUNY College or other sponsor
Tuition, fees and Program Fees
- tuition paid to the sponsor (NO tuition or fees to Baruch College)
- program fee(s) beyond tuition paid to the sponsor
- additional expenses (if applicable) paid to the sponsor and/or service provider abroad (like a landlord)
A Semester spent at a foreign university or other institution through Direct Enrollment
Tuition, fees and Program Fees
- tuition paid to the sponsor (NO tuition or fees to Baruch College)
- program fee(s) beyond tuition paid to the sponsor
- additional expenses (if applicable) paid to the host institution and/or service provider abroad (like a landlord)
A short-term Study Abroad Program sponsored by a non-CUNY College or other sponsor
Tuition, fees and Program Fees
- tuition paid to the host institution (NO tuition or fees to Baruch College)
- program fee(s) beyond tuition paid to the sponsor
- additional expenses (if applicable) paid to host institution and/or service provider abroad (like a landlord)
Please remember to follow the instructions you receive from the Study Abroad Office and the sponsor or foreign institutions regarding the deadlines for and means of any payments.
