Office of Global Engagement

Bologna Costs

The fees, charges, and expenses for 2026/2027

Please note:

  • Costs are estimates and subject to change based on factors such as fluctuating exchange rates, inflation, energy crisis, etc.
  • Cost differences based on length of semesters. Fall is 4 months, Spring is 5 months, and the year-long program is 9 months.
ExpenseExpense TypeFall 2026Full Year 2026-2027Spring 2027
Program Fee*Billed by BrownBrown University tuition for Fall 2026Brown University tuition for Full Year 2026-2027Brown University tuition for Spring 2027
Student Resources FeeBilled by BrownUndergraduate student resources fee for Fall 2026Undergraduate student resources fee for Full Year 2026-2027Undergraduate student resources fee for Spring 2027

Brown Student Health Insurance **  

Full-time enrolled students are charged a Health Insurance Fee on the student account statement for enrollment in the University's Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP). For plan details and SHIP waiver process, please visit the University Insurance Office website.

Billed by BrownBrown Student Health Insurance premium for Full Year 2026-2027Brown Student Health Insurance premium for Full Year 2026-2027Brown Student Health Insurance premium for Spring 2027
Academic Records Fee (Visiting/non-Brown students only)Billed by Brown$10$10$10
Housing in student residence (US$ amount may fluctuate due to exchange rate)Billed by Brown $7,700$16,380$8,680
Airfare (varies by departure location)Direct Student Cost$1,200$1,200$1,200
MealsDirect Student Cost$1,500$3,300$1,800
Personal (estimate varies according to individual spending habits; does not include personal travel)Direct Student Cost$1,700$3,900$2,300
BooksDirect Student Cost$220$440$220
Required Immunizations and Medications (if applicable and not covered by insurance).Direct Student Costvaries if not covered by insurancevaries if not covered by insurancevaries if not covered by insurance
Visa Fees*** (visa fee is set every 3 months by consulate)Direct Student Cost$60 (estimated)$160 total: $60 visa fee + $100 residency fee (estimated)$60 (estimated)

 

*Program Fee: The program fee covers onsite tuition, related academic programming and program sponsored excursions. It also covers the onsite orientation program, mandatory Italian national health insurance, emergency travel assistance, and the services of the onsite program staff. 

**Health Insurance: Full-time enrolled students are charged a Health Insurance Fee on the student account statement for enrollment in the University's Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP). For plan details and SHIP waiver process (if you have other comparable insurance in place), please visit the University Insurance Office website

***Visa Fees: For some programs, students may need to apply for a visa or register upon arrival. Costs for processing of individual visas and registration range from $50 to $500, depending on the country and on the citizenship of the student.