The tuition for 2007-2008 is $6,125 for one semester or $12,250 for a full year.
The
tuition for 2008-2009 is $6,620
for one semester or $13,240 for a full year.
Lodging, meals,
transportation, and textbooks are not included in the tuition; estimates for
these costs can be found below. PLEASE NOTE: Tuition does not increase
significantly from semester to semester or year to year. If you are applying
for a semester not listed in this material, please keep that in mind. A small student medical
insurance fee is collected in Budapest, but like all student insurance,
benefits are limited so it's a good idea to maintain an independent
policy.
Textbooks will be
available at a rate below U.S. university bookstore prices. Each student should
expect to spend at most $350 on textbooks.
Living in an apartment
or living with a family costs approximately the same. A refundable $400
housing/damage deposit must be made to the American Office independent of which
option is chosen. (In the absence of any outstanding bills, the housing
deposit will be refunded by March
30 for fall participants and September 30 for spring participants.)
Apart from housing,
living costs in Budapest are modest.
A monthly pass,
permitting unlimited use of all means of public transportation (subway, bus,
streetcar), costs less than $40.00. Essentially all points of the city can be
reached by public transportation.
A taxi will take passengers between any two points in town for less than
$25.00.
A three-course meal in
some of the finest restaurants in Budapest costs between $25 and $75.
Budapest offers a
variety of programs in music and theater.
The following estimated
costs of living in Budapest for 5 months are:
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rent (includ. heating and electr.) |
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$1,550 - $2,050 |
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meals (eating out liberally) |
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$1,800 |
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local transportation |
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$ 190 |
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entertainment, miscellaneous |
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$ 475 |
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optional language course |
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80,000HUF |
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$ 80 |
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textbooks |
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$ 350 |
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Overseas calls
will also add to the budget.
Buying a phone card or a Hungarian cell phone with rechargeable phone
cards is the most economical way to call North America.
Two more
items must be added to these figures: transportation to and from Budapest, and
travel within Europe.
Please note that air fares change frequently and that significant
discounts can be found with a bit of shopping around. Responsibility for the transatlantic
transportation lies with the student.
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