Expense

Expense Type

Fall 2024

Spring 2025

Full Year 2024-2025

Program Fee*

Billed by Brown

$34,306

$34,306

$68,612

Student Resources Fee

Billed by Brown

$522

$522

$1,044

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 Brown

$4,780 (Coverage effective August 15, 2024 through August 14, 2025.)

$2,959 (Coverage effective January 1, 2025 through August 14, 2025.)

$4,780 (Coverage effective August 15, 2024 through August 14, 2025.)

Academic Records Fee (Visiting/non-Brown students only)

Billed by Brown

$10

$10

$10

Single occupancy room in student residence (dormitory) ((US$ amount may fluctuate due to exchange rate))

Billed by Brown 

3,750 €

($4,100)

3,750 €

($4,100)

7,500 €

($8,200)

Airfare (varies by departure location) 

Direct Student Cost

~$1,200

~$1,200

~$1,200

Internet and cell phone plan

(Based on an estimate of 20€ in opening and cancellation fees + 20€/month for a  French plan which allows you to use your cell phone as a hotspot for internet service.) 

*For safety and security reasons, students must have an active cell phone plan while enrolled in their study abroad program.

((US$ amount may fluctuate due to exchange rate))

Direct Student Cost

~100 € 

($110)

~120 € 

($135)

~180€

($200)

Meals (based on estimate of 300 euros/month, including partial board at student residence hall and cooking at home; does not include restaurant meals) ((US$ amount may fluctuate due to exchange rate))

Direct Student Cost

~1,200 €

($1,315)

~1,500 €

($1,645)

~2,700 €

($2,960)

Personal (Please note estimate varies significantly from student to student; includes laundry, daily living supplies, and other miscellaneous items; does not include personal travel)

Direct Student Cost

~$2,000

~$2,500

~$3,500

Local Transport (based on estimate of 85 euros/month, annual students pay less for the full 9 months because they may apply for a student transit card) ((US$ amount may fluctuate due to exchange rate))

Direct Student Cost

340 €

($375)

425 €

($465)

400€

($440)

Books/Antidote Software

Direct Student Cost

~$150

~$150

~$300

Required Immunizations and Medications (if applicable and not covered by insurance).

Direct Student Cost

varies if not covered by insurance 

varies if not covered by insurance 

varies if not covered by insurance 

Visa Fees and related expenses (varies with type of visa)***

Direct Student Cost

$400 

$400 

$400