Office of Study Abroad and Outreach

Comparing Costs
Studying abroad is a good investment. It 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 T | 4,506.00 | 4,506.00 |
Application Fee | 75.00 | |
International Required Insurance | 842.00 | 200.00 |
Passport | 135.00 | |
Housing and Meals | 4,365.00 | 3000.00 |
Books and Supplies | 400.00 | 200.00 |
Total | 10,113.00 |
8,116.00*
* 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 T | 4,605.00 | 4,605.00 |
Application Fee | 75.00 | |
International Required Insurance | 842.00 | 200.00 |
Passport | 135.00 | |
Housing and Meals | 4,365.00 | 3,100.00 |
Student Visa | No visa needed for under 6 months | |
Books and Supplies | 400.00 | 200.00 |
Total | 10,113.00 |
8,315.00*
* 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 T | 2,253.30 | 2,600.00 |
Application Fee | 75.00 | |
International Required Insurance | 100.00 | |
Passport | 175.00 | |
Housing and Meals | 1,280.00 | 1000.00 |
Books and Supplies | 400.00 | 50.00 |
Enrollment Fee | 165.00 | |
Total | 3,933.30 |
4,165.00*
* Total cost does not include airfare. |

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Announcements
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Spring 2022 Study Abroad scholarships now open!
Scholarship applications for Spring 2022 study abroad programs are now open. More information about the scholarships and the application form can be found on our website. The application deadline is midnight, Monday, November 1. If you have any questions about the scholarships, please contact Kim McDaniel, Study Abroad Advisor, at kd-mcdaniel@wiu.edu.
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