Budget Sheet

Chiang Mai, Thailand

2025-26 Yearlong: Aug 22, 2025 to May 02, 2026

Courses Begin: Aug 25, 2025; Jan 15, 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 (THB)	Cost (USD)
Program and Housing Fees
Program fee More Information Program fee		11,960
Dorm - Single (includes housing between terms) More Information Dorm - Single (includes housing between terms)		2,000
Total for Program and Housing Fees: $
Additional Housing and Meals
Refundable housing deposit		250
Meals This amount is based on typical eating habits for students at this program location. Budget accordingly for your spending habits and lifestyle. Meals	to	to
Utilities (paid onsite)	to	to
Total for Additional Housing and Meals: $
Optional Courses and Tours
Spring Chiang Mai Countryside on Bicycle One-Day Tour Includes the following: •Tour guide •Bike & helmet •Lunch, snacks, drinking water •Train ticket Physical requirements: Ability to ride a bike long distances (~50 km) with some elevation changes. More Information Spring Chiang Mai Countryside on Bicycle One-Day Tour		100
Fall Buddhist Art in Thailand More Information Fall Buddhist Art in Thailand		275
Spring Buddhist Art in Thailand More Information Spring Buddhist Art in Thailand		275
Fall Hill Tribe Overnight Tour More Information Fall Hill Tribe Overnight Tour		350
Spring Hill Tribe Overnight Tour More Information Spring Hill Tribe Overnight Tour		350
Fall Hill Tribe Field Study More Information Fall Hill Tribe Field Study		350
Spring Hill Tribe Field Study More Information Spring Hill Tribe Field Study		350
Internship/Assistantship/Practicum placement fee (3+ credits) (per semester) More Information Internship/Assistantship/Practicum placement fee (3+ credits) (per semester)		985
Fall Highland Ethnic Peoples and Social Transformation of Northern Thailand More Information Fall Highland Ethnic Peoples and Social Transformation of Northern Thailand		0
Spring Highland Ethnic Peoples and Social Transformation of Northern Thailand More Information Spring Highland Ethnic Peoples and Social Transformation of Northern Thailand		0
Fall Mindfulness and Mindfulness-Based Interventions course fee More Information Fall Mindfulness and Mindfulness-Based Interventions course fee		175
Spring Mindfulness and Mindfulness-Based Interventions course fee More Information Spring Mindfulness and Mindfulness-Based Interventions course fee		175
Fall Chiang Mai Countryside on Bicycle One-Day Tour Includes the following: •Tour guide •Bike & helmet •Lunch, snacks, drinking water •Train ticket Physical requirements: Ability to ride a bike long distances (~50 km) with some elevation changes. More Information Fall Chiang Mai Countryside on Bicycle One-Day Tour		100
Total for Optional Courses and Tours: $
Other Estimated Expenses
Airfare 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		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 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	to	to
Transportation to/from program site 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	to	to
Student visa 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 Student visa
Visa extension More Information Visa extension		to
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
School uniform (3 shirts and 2 bottoms)	to	to
Vaccines (all vaccines optional) No vaccines are required for Thailand. Prices of vaccines fluctuate constantly. Prices can vary by state, brand of vaccine, length of program, etc. Vaccines (all vaccines optional)	to	to
Thai SIM card & data plan		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 = 34.466145 THB Saturday, November 23, 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

Chiang Mai, Thailand

Program fee

Dorm - Single (includes housing between terms)

Meals

Spring Chiang Mai Countryside on Bicycle One-Day Tour

Fall Buddhist Art in Thailand

Spring Buddhist Art in Thailand

Fall Hill Tribe Overnight Tour

Spring Hill Tribe Overnight Tour

Fall Hill Tribe Field Study

Spring Hill Tribe Field Study

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

Fall Highland Ethnic Peoples and Social Transformation of Northern Thailand

Spring Highland Ethnic Peoples and Social Transformation of Northern Thailand

Fall Mindfulness and Mindfulness-Based Interventions course fee

Spring Mindfulness and Mindfulness-Based Interventions course fee

Fall Chiang Mai Countryside on Bicycle One-Day Tour

Airfare

Personal expenses

Local transportation

Transportation to/from program site

Student visa

Visa extension

Travel Insurance

Vaccines (all vaccines optional)

Scholarships, financial aid, or other savings and discounts