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Reading Fees & Deadlines – 2026 Spring

Program Fees

USAC is a non-profit organization that provides quality, affordable study abroad programs. Our programs give students flexibility and control in selecting options that impact program cost.

Estimated Program Fees and Housing Cost (USD) Selected (USD)
Program Fee
Program fee (25 ECTS credits) 13,480 13,480
Program fee (30 ECTS credits) 15,480
Housing 4,669 to 8,671 4,669
Estimated Starting Program Fees and Housing: $ 18,149
Some costs are estimates and all costs are subject to change.
Try our interactive budget sheet for this program to estimate all costs for this program including optional items, airfare, living expenses, etc.

See the Money Matters section for more financial information, including help with financing and scholarship resources.

Program fee includes:

  • Tuition and fees
  • Student health insurance (additional insurance coverage mandated by U.K. government for yearlong students not included)
  • Scholarship advising and assistance
  • As well as:
    • 24-hour emergency support
    • Access to campus facilities
    • Host university housing information assistance
    • Local travel resources, tips, suggestions
    • On-site staff support
    • Parental support and advisement
    • Personalized pre-departure advising
    • Transcript assistance
    • University of Reading mandatory on-site orientation
    • Visa guidance

Program Deadlines

October 1, 2025 USAC Scholarship Application Deadline
October 15 Application Deadline - Extended to October 15!
November 1 - 7 Scholarship Award Notifications
November 15 Balance Due Deadline | Financial Aid Deferment Form Due
November 15 Confirmation Deposit Refund Deadline
December 1 Tuition Refund Deadline | Refer to Enhanced Refund Policy

Occasionally dates need to be changed or field trips modified. Refer back to this calendar often for the most current dates.

The host university may update program dates and/or field trips at any time; these changes are often outside USAC’s control as dates are set by the host university. USAC does its best to estimate these dates ahead of time and to keep it as up-to-date as possible. Many times, updated calendar dates are included in your host university acceptance letter, which is typically issued a couple of months after the USAC application deadline. We update these as quickly as possible and as often as needed; refer back to this calendar for the most current dates.

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