Books |
$250 |
The average cost of books and supplies for a typical student for the semester. Additional course fees may be associated with certain courses - please see the ISI website for details. Students must pay these course fees after course registration has been completed directly to ISI onsite. See additional fees below. |
Meals |
$1,155 |
This estimate is based on the cost of food to be prepared using the residence facilities provided. |
Personal |
$1,100 |
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 |
$300 |
For students studying in Italy for longer than 90 days, the Italian National Visa (D Visa) processing fee is approximately $56 USD; the fee is updated by consulates every three months to adjust for inflation and exchange rate. Students should also budget an additional $50 USD in estimated shipping. Students should also anticipate paying an additional $195 USD for the Permesso di Soggiorno upon arrival in Italy. Visa costs are subject to change. |
Local Travel |
$265 |
Estimated travel costs from the student residence to the instruction site throughout the course of the program. |
Program Travel |
$1,100 |
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 |
$4,170 |
These estimates intend to assist students in budgeting for their experience abroad. Actual amounts will vary depending on individual spending habits. An exchange rate of USD 1.13 to EUR 1.00 was used in determining the above estimates. |