| Departure Date | February 11, 2025 | |
| Return Date | June 22, 2025 | |
| Credits | 12-18 | |
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition and Orientation | $14,975 | 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. |
| Room | $4,020 | The housing portion of our program fee assumes self-catered, standard accommodations. Students in catered housing or enhanced accommodations could be subject to supplemental charges. Please refer to the program's Accommodation page for more specific details. |
| Total Program Fee | $18,995 | Enrollment selections incurring additional fees will be billed several weeks after programs begin. |
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Books | $40 | The average cost of books and supplies for a typical student for the semester. |
| Meals | $1,835 | This estimate is based on the cost of food to be prepared using the residence facilities provided. Students in catered housing will be billed for the cost of the meal plan through their student account (see Potential Additional Fees below for more information). |
| Personal | $2,195 | 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 | $65 | Students with US citizenship will need to pay a $100 NZD tourism levy. Students with citizenship from other countries may have a student visa fee of $480 NZD (estimated, fees vary based on citizenship). Visa costs are subject to change. |
| Program Travel | $1,700 | 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 | $5,835 | These estimates are intended to assist students in budgeting for their experience abroad. Actual amounts will vary depending on individual spending habits. Exchange rate of 0.628 to NZD 1.00 was used in determining the above estimates. |
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Catered Housing Fee | $0 - $0 | Students assigned to catered housing may be subject to a per-semester fee for the cost of additional housing services and meals. Catered accommodation is not currently a standard option at Victoria University of Wellington. Students seeking catered accommodations should contact their Program Advisor directly. These charges are generally posted the month after each semester begins. |
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.