Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

Fall 2026 — Session: Semester

Duration (approximate)

Departure Date September 17, 2026
Return Date December 12, 2026
Credits 12.5-15

Program Fee

Fee Type Amount Notes
Tuition and Fees $20,925 The tuition portion of the program fee 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 $4,870 The housing portion of the 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 $25,795 Enrollment selections incurring additional fees will be billed several weeks after programs begin.

Estimate of Additional Expenses

Fee Type Amount Notes
Books $115 The average cost of books and supplies for a typical student for the semester.
Meals $1,570 This estimate is based on the cost of food to be prepared using the residence facilities provided.
Personal $1,711 This budget item is meant to cover the 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 $907 The visa cost for all AY programs in the UK is estimated at £524 plus £776.00 for an International Health Surcharge. Students studying in the UK for less than 6 months are required to apply for a standard visitor visa (some non-US citizens), which costs £127, and 1 month before departure, some US citizens will apply for a UK ETA, which costs £16. To expedite a UK visa application is an estimated additional fee of £500-£1000 plus an additional cost of £37 in shipping. Fees are subject to change.
Local Travel $330 Estimated travel costs from the student residence to the instruction site throughout the semester.
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 $5,733 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 1.33 to GBP 1.00 was used in determining the above estimates.


Total Estimated Cost of Attendance

$31,528

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.