Office of Study Abroad and Outreach
Financing
Comparing Costs
Studying abroad is a good investment. It not only enriches you culturally, it separates you from other professionals and it does not need to be more expensive than your tuition here at WIU. In fact, studying abroad makes economic sense.
Costs & Different Programs
What would happen if you go to Ewha Womans University in South Korea for a semester?
| ITEMS | WIU | Ewha |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition 12 semester hours, plan Q | 4,603.44 | 4,603.44 |
| Application Fee | 60.00 | |
| International Required Insurance | 200.00 | |
| Passport | 170.00 | |
| Housing and Meals | 4,790.00 | 2,500.00 |
| Books and Supplies | 400.00 | 200.00 |
| Total | 9,793.44 | 7,733.44* |
* Total cost does not include airfare.
What would it be if you selected to study a semester in England at Birmingham City University:
| ITEMS | WIU | Birmingham |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition 12 semester hours, plan Q | 4,603.44 | 4,603.44 |
| Application Fee | 60.00 | |
| International Required Insurance | 200.00 | |
| Passport | 170.00 | |
| Housing and Meals | 4,790.00 | 4,700.00 |
| Student Visa | 123.00 | |
| Books and Supplies | 400.00 | 200.00 |
| Total | 9,793.44 | 10,056.44* |
* Total cost does not include airfare.
Another comparison, this time for summer classes in Germany at the University of Mannheim:
| ITEMS | WIU | Mannheim |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition 6 semester hours, plan Q | 2,301.72 | 2,301.72 |
| Application Fee | 60.00 | |
| International Required Insurance | 200.00 | |
| Passport | 170.00 | |
| Housing and Meals | 1,260.00 | 800.00 |
| Books and Supplies | 400.00 | 200.00 |
| Enrollment Fee | 165.00 | |
| Total | 3,761.72 | 3,756.72* |
* Total cost does not include airfare.
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