Comparing Program Costs
Because we offer many different types of programs, it can be difficult to make sure you are accurately comparing program costs. The chart below can help you compare overall costs across program types and fee structures.
Overview of Costs by Program Type
| Partnership | Exchange | Global Intensive Experience | Faculty-Directed | |
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ASU Tuition Click here for more specific information about your individual tuition rates |
Included in Program Fee NOTE: If you are participating on a summer program, you will be charged regular ASU tuition for any additional ASU course(s) you take outside of the Partnership program. |
Regular ASU tuition for the number of credits completed during the term. |
Regular ASU tuition for the number of credits completed during the term. |
Included in Program Fee NOTE: If you are participating on a summer program, you will be charged regular ASU tuition for any additional ASU course(s) you take outside of the Faculty-Directed program. |
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ASU Fees Click here for a description of ASU's mandatory fees Click here to view current fee amounts |
Technology Fee and Financial Aid Trust Fee; special program tuition/fees (ex: Barrett). NOTE : You will be charged ALL mandatory registration fees if you take any ASU courses in addition to those offered on the Partnership program. |
Technology Fee and Financial Aid Trust Fee; special program tuition/fees (ex: Barrett) NOTE: You will be charged ALL mandatory registration fees if you take any ASU courses in addition to those offered on the Exchange program. |
You will be charged ALL mandatory registration fees for the term of your Global Intensive Experience program. |
Technology Fee and Financial Aid Trust Fee; special program tuition/fees (ex: Barrett) NOTE: You will be charged ALL mandatory registration fees if you take any ASU courses in addition to those offered on the Faculty-Directed program. |
| Administrative Fee |
Included in Program Fee |
See program cost sheet for amount |
Included in Program Fee |
Included in Program Fee |
| International Travel Service Fee |
Approximately $300 per semester; actual ITSF varies based on program dates |
Approximately $300 per semester; actual ITSF varies based on program dates |
Included in Program Fee |
Included in Program Fee |
| Program Fee |
Varies by program; includes ASU tuition, Global Education Office Administrative Fee and may include other expenses like housing, excursions, etc. |
N/A |
Varies by program; includes Global Education Office Administrative Fee, ITSF, and other expenses like housing, excursions, etc. |
Varies by program; includes Global Education Office Administrative Fee, ITSF, and other expenses like housing, excursions, etc. |
Semester abroad vs. a semester at ASU
Why settle for a typical semester at ASU when you can explore the world through one of our Global Network programs? Global Network programs are designed to cost as close as possible to your semester costs at ASU on-campus, including housing, tuition and meals. For some students, a semester abroad is actually even cheaper than a semester on campus at ASU in Tempe.
The following items are also worth noting:
- Remember that the Program Fee for Partnership, Faculty Directed and Global Intensive Experience programs include housing; Exchange programs do not. Therefore, although the cost of a semester Partnership program may be higher than the cost of a semester Exchange program, keep in mind that the total cost of attendance for the Partnership program could end up being less, taking into consideration that housing is almost always included in the Partnership but not in the Exchange.
- Research what the Program Fee includes on Partnership, Faculty Directed and Global Intensive Experience programs. We’ve already established that your program fee will include housing, but it will definitely include other costs as well. Consider the value-add of the Program Fee to find out how inclusive your Program Fee is. Does it include meals? Transportation? Excursions? Entrance Fees?
- The length of your program can also have a real effect on the cost. Make sure that you check dates on the programs you are comparing. One may be more expensive than another, but you might also be abroad for several more weeks. Divide the fee by the number of weeks of your program for a quick comparison. However, don’t forget to consider the bullet point above for other ways to compare costs between programs!
- Exchanges are an incredible opportunity because you just pay your ASU tuition, and you study somewhere else in the world. However, consider all the other expenses that you incur while going to school at ASU: housing, food, transportation, insurance, etc. When you go on an Exchange, think of it like picking up your life (and all associated expenses) here and setting it down somewhere else in the world for a semester or year. Just as here at ASU, you will have additional expenses besides your tuition when you participate in an Exchange program.