Budget Sheet

Lüneburg, Germany

2026 Spring: Jan 08, 2026 to May 06, 2026

Courses Begin: Jan 12, 2026

Customize your budget by making selections for optional items. Items with variable prices should be customized based on your spending habits, the actual cost of your airfare, etc. Enter a reasonable number for each of these items or click on the low or high values to select that amount.

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Item	Cost (EUR)	Cost (USD)
Program and Housing Fees
Program fee More Information Program fee		10,380
Housing Housing More Information
Homestay		3,246
Shared apartment		3,668
Total for Program and Housing Fees: $
Additional Housing and Meals
Refundable housing deposit Required for university student accommodation, shared apartment/rental with family, or private apartment Refundable housing deposit		650
Meals (if home cooked) This amount is based on typical eating habits for students at this program location. Budget accordingly for your spending habits and lifestyle. Meals (if home cooked)	to	to
Total for Additional Housing and Meals: $
Optional Courses and Tours
Berlin Tour This amount includes: • transportation to and from Berlin • a hostel room with sheets and towels plus breakfast • one group city tour • a group Berlin stories tour • a tour of the Bundestag (based on availability) • tickets for an evening event or concert • tickets to one other event or exhibit if available • tickets for public transportation for the entire trip More Information Berlin Tour		375
Internship/Assistantship/Practicum placement fee (3+ credits) More Information Internship/Assistantship/Practicum placement fee (3+ credits)		985
Total for Optional Courses and Tours: $
Other Estimated Expenses
Airfare (Group or Individual) Airfare prices will vary greatly, depending on date of purchase, departing location, and whether or not you choose a refundable or non-refundable ticket, among other factors. This estimated range includes an estimate of the group flight fare when and where available. You will receive more detailed information regarding the availability of a group flight via your student account. Airfare (Group or Individual)		to
Personal expenses This amount will vary depending on your personal spending habits and only addresses expenses related to daily living in your program city, not supplemental travel costs. Personal expenses	to	to
Textbooks and class supplies	to	to
Local transportation (included with student ID) + upgrade to DeutschlandTicket for unlimited travel within Germany This amount is an estimate of your day-to-day transportation expenses in your program city such as commuting to campus and is often based on, for example, a monthly public transportation pass. Local transportation (included with student ID) + upgrade to DeutschlandTicket for unlimited travel within Germany	to	to
Transportation to/from program site (train, bus, taxi) This amount is an estimate of your transportation costs between the airport and program site. You’ll get more detailed and up-to-date information and instructions via your student account. Transportation to/from program site (train, bus, taxi)	to	to
Residence Permit Application Fee and Biometric Photos A visa is official permission to stay in a country; it is sometimes called a “residence permit” or similar. This amount is the estimated fee for the visa itself; travel to the consulate may also be required and is not included in the amount. You will receive more detailed and up-to-date information and instructions via your student account. More Information Residence Permit Application Fee and Biometric Photos
Travel Insurance Price range not guaranteed and may vary based on your individual needs. This insurance is a recommendation, not a requirement. For more information on travel insurance, consult your Insurance Information document on your Gateway account. Travel Insurance		to
Total for Other Estimated Expenses: $
Estimated Expenses Before Scholarships and Savings: $

Scholarships and Savings
Scholarships, financial aid, or other savings and discounts More Information Scholarships, financial aid, or other savings and discounts
Total for Scholarships and Savings: $
Estimated Expenses After Scholarships and Savings: $

This budget sheet is for cost estimation only. Some costs are estimates and all costs are subject to change. Choices made here are only for the purpose of budgeting; you will formally select or register for housing, courses, and other options via your Student Gateway account.

Exchange rate used is 1 USD = 0.958908 EUR Friday, December 27, 2024. Be aware that rates fluctuate daily, actual rates may differ and include transaction fees. Items displayed with abroad currencies are generally paid abroad.

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Budget Sheet

Lüneburg, Germany

Program fee

Housing

Refundable housing deposit

Meals (if home cooked)

Berlin Tour

Internship/Assistantship/Practicum placement fee (3+ credits)

Airfare (Group or Individual)

Personal expenses

Local transportation (included with student ID) + upgrade to DeutschlandTicket for unlimited travel within Germany

Transportation to/from program site (train, bus, taxi)

Residence Permit Application Fee and Biometric Photos

Travel Insurance

Scholarships, financial aid, or other savings and discounts