Study Abroad in Montpellier, France
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Budget Estimate for Study Abroad in Montpellier, France: Academic and Semester Programs (Check here for the Summer Session Budget)

This program offers a special discount for U of M students.

This estimate is used to calculate eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. The Learning Abroad Center reserves the right to adjust program fees at any time.

Program Fees*
(billed through student's U of M account)
 
Academic Year 08/09
Fall 2008
Spring 2009

Tuition & Fees (direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students)
$11,678
$7,835
$7,835
Housing
  • Dorm
  • Apartment
  • Homestay (includes 2 meals/day when class is in session)

$3,112
$7,012
$8,837

$1,960
$3,860
$4,810

$1,960
$3,860
$4,810

International Health Insurance
$310
$155
$155
TOTAL Program Fee (non U of M students)
  • Dorm
  • Apartment
  • Homestay
$15,100
$19,000
$20,825
$9,950
$11,850
$12,800
$9,950
$11,850
$12,800

Discount for University of Minnesota and AESOP students

- $850
- $850
-$850
TOTAL Program Fee (U of M and Aesop students)
  • Dorm
  • Apartment
  • Homestay
$14,250
$18,150
$19,975
$9,100
$11,000
$11,950
$9,100
$11,000
$11,950

Estimated Additional Expenses
(not included in Program Fee)
 
Academic Year 08/09
Fall 2008
Spring 2009

Passport & Student Visa (plus cost of photos)
$275
$275
$275

Transportation
(round-trip airfare from MN)

$1,350
$1,350
$1,350

Texts / Materials

$265
$210
$210
Room & Board (Additional Costs)
  • dormitory (all meals)
  • apartment (all meals, utilities, apartment insurance, deposit**)
  • homestay (housing & meals during breaks; Fall/AY only: lunches and pre-session meals ***)

$4,400


$6,534


$2,816

$1,760


$3,124


$1,100

$1,760


$3,124


$1,100

Maintain US Health Insurance (recommended)

$1,564
$782
$782

Estimated Daily Living Expenses

$2,200
$1,100
$1,100
TOTAL Estimated Additional Expenses
(without spending money)
  • Dorm
  • Apartment
  • Homestay
$10,054
$12,188
$8,470
$5,477
$6,841
$4,817
$5,477
$6,841
$4,817
Spending Money
(not included in financial aid eligibility calculation)
$2,200
$1,100
$1,100
TOTAL Estimated Additional Expenses
  • Dorm
  • Apartment
  • Homestay
$12,254
$14,388
$10,670
$6,577
$7,941
$5,917
$6,577
$7,941
$5,917

** Apartment students are billed a $500 apartment deposit during the billing process. This is refundable less the cost of any damages and final bills. If damage and bills exceed the deposit amount, students are billed the remaining.
*** Homestay fee includes two meals per day when class is in session.

Use this estimate to help plan and prepare for the program. It is not an official financial document. All amounts listed are estimates and subject to change depending on international economic factors, past participant reports, and on-site staff reports. Student expenditures in-country depend greatly on personal spending habits, post- or during-program travel, and available funds. Estimated Additional Expenses indicate average spending and do not include estimated spending amounts on personal travel.

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Last modified on November 26, 2008