University of Aberdeen

Academic Year 2025 — Session: Academic Year

Duration (approximate)

Departure Date September 11, 2025
Return Date May 16, 2026
Credits 26-32

Program Fee

Fee Type Amount Notes
Tuition and Orientation $33,495 The tuition portion of all program fees includes tuition for most arts and social science academic courses, pre-program advisory services, on-site orientation, complete support services throughout the program, health and accident insurance, post-program follow-up and transcript. Program fees are based on credits listed on each program's cost of attendance sheet; credit overload is subject to surcharge.
Room $7,200 The housing portion of our program fee assumes self-catered, shared accommodations. Students in catered housing, single accommodations or enhanced accommodations could be subject to supplemental charges. Please refer to the program's Accommodation page for more details.
Total Program Fee $40,695 Enrollment selections incurring additional fees will be billed several weeks after programs begin.

Estimate of Additional Expenses

Fee Type Amount Notes
Books $220 The average cost of books and supplies for a typical student for the year
Meals $4,375 This estimate is based on the cost of meals prepared by the student in the residence facilities provided.
Personal $3,985 This budget item is meant to cover general expenses of daily life. Our estimated cost typically includes toiletries, snacks, cell phones, limited entertainment activities, and other miscellaneous expenses. This includes an estimated $300 for out-of-pocket medical expenses.
Student Visa $2,300 The cost of the visa for all AY programs in the UK estimates a £490 (visa cost); £776.00 for an International Health Surcharge; $650 expedited processing; (please plan for up to an additional $50 in shipping). Visa costs are subject to change.
Local Travel $920 Estimated travel costs from the student residence to the instruction site throughout the course of the program.
Program Travel $1,050 The program fee does not include the cost of traveling to and from the program location. The estimated cost of airfare is based on the average cost of travel from the US to the program. Cost will vary depending on time of purchase, point of origin and dates of travel.
Total Estimate of Additional Expenses $12,850 These estimates intend to assist students in budgeting for their experience abroad. Actual amounts will vary depending on individual spending habits. Exchange rate of USD 1.30 to GBP 1.00 was used in determining the above estimates.



Potential Additional Fees

Fee Type Amount Notes
Supplemental Housing Fee $700 - $1,900 Students assigned to ensuite housing will be billed a fee for the additional cost of the housing services of $700 for the semester or $1,900 for the year. These charges are generally posted the month after each semester begins.
Catered Housing Fee $700 - $1,350 Students assigned to catered housing will be billed a fee for the additional cost of the housing services and meals of $700 for the semester or $1,350 for the year. These charges are generally posted the month after each semester begins.



Total Estimated Cost of Attendance

$53,545

The Total Estimated Cost of Attendance includes the Program Fee and Estimate of Additional Expenses. Enrollment selections outlined in the Additional Fees section may increase the overall Estimated Cost of Attendance by the fee amounts listed.