Please note: Costs are estimates and subject to change based on factors such as fluctuating exchange rates, inflation, energy crisis, etc.
Expense | Expense Type | Fall 2025 | Spring 2026 | Full Year 2025-2026 |
Program Fee* | Billed by Brown | Brown University tuition for Spring 2026 | ||
Billed by Brown | ||||
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 | Brown Student Health Insurance premium for Full Year 2025-2026 | Brown Student Health Insurance premium for Spring 2026 | Brown Student Health Insurance premium for Full Year 2025-2026 |
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 | 3,850 € (~$4,100) | 3,850 € (~$4,100) | 7,700 € (~$8,200) |
Airfare (varies by departure location) | Direct Student Cost | ~$1200 | ~$1200 | ~$1200 |
Internet and cell phone plan (Based on an estimate of 20€ in opening and cancellation fees + 20€/month for a French plan which allows you to use your cell phone as a hotspot for internet service.) *For safety and security reasons, students must have an active cell phone plan while enrolled in their study abroad program. | Direct Student Cost | 100 € | 120 € | 180€ |
Meals (based on estimate of 300 euros/month, including partial board at student residence hall and cooking at home; does not include restaurant meals) ((US$ 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 | ~$2000 | ~$2500 | ~$3500 |
Local Transport (based on estimate of 88,80euros/month, annual students pay less for the full 9 months because they may apply for a student transit card) ((US$ amount may fluctuate due to exchange rate)) | Direct Student Cost | 352 € | 440 € | 400€ |
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 |
*Program Fee: The program fee covers onsite tuition, related academic programming and program-sponsored excursions. It also covers the onsite orientation program, mandatory French 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/residency fee range from $50 to $500, depending on the country and on the citizenship of the student.