Estimated Budget
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Airfaire to/from Paris 1000€
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COVID Test 160€
Covered by some insurances
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Visa + Residence Permit 290€
Student visa must be obtained in the United States before arriving, residence permit obtained onsite.
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Passport/Photos 115€
Your passport must be valid for six months after the end of your visa.
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Intensive French Language Course 350€
3-credit French Language course taught by MICEFA professors during orientation
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Temporary Housing (optional) 400€
Students are offered 10 nights at a Parisian hostel upon arrival
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Student Health Care & Liability Insurance 70€
Required for enrollment at host campus in France
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Permanent Housing 3000€ | 6000€
Average cost of 600€ per month, this range is the total price for a semester or a year program (rental insurance included)
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Food 1500€ | 3000€
Average 200-400€ per month, 2 meals out per week and cooking at home
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Local Transportation Pass 376€ | 350€
Navigo (75€ per month) - semester students only / Imaginaire R (37€ per month) - year students only
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Books & Supplies 60€ | 120€
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Phone Plan 100€ | 200€
Plan with unlimited calling and 50G of data at 20€ per month with phone provided by student
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Personal Expenses 500€ | 1000€
100€ per month for shopping, entertainment etc.
Total Estimated Cost:
Semester (5 months)
7 921€
Year (10 months)
13 055€
REMEMBER: You only pay your home university tuition, there is no other tuition to be paid the the French host university!