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Costs of Studying Abroad on Goucher Programs

Goucher prioritizes making study abroad an affordable and unforgettable experience for all students.  Below, you will find specific costs for each Goucher Semester Study Abroad Program.  Due to the ranging circumstances that can change the costs of both on- and off-campus study, students should always check with the Office of International Studies and, in some cases, program partners for the most up-to-date costs of study abroad. 

Please refer to the OIS "How Much Will It Cost and How It Gets Paid For" web site for information about the transfer of financial aid for Goucher programs. 

Students planning to attend Approved Non-Goucher Semester Programs should check with programs and speak with Goucher's Office of Student Financial Aid to determine if any aid will transfer. 

This page is current for Fall 2009 programs. 

Goucher Programs for which students pay Goucher tuition, room, and board

Most expenses for programs listed below are covered in full or in part by Goucher tuition, room, and board fees.  Some programs require a surcharge, which is listed if applicable.  The programs listed below do not include airfare, visa, or supply expenses, unless otherwise noted.  These expenses are listed on program-specific expense worksheets available in the Office of International Studies.

  • Accademia dell'Arte  ($1,500 surcharge, payable to Goucher College)
  • Argentina Exchange to University of Palermo
  • The Costa Rican Experience
  • Mali, West Africa ($2,450 Transportation Surcharge; includes international airfare and local transportation)
  • Goucher Paris Program (meals included only for homestay option)
  • South Africa Exchange to Rhodes University
  • Salamanca, Spain
  • Siena, Italy

Goucher Programs for which students pay Goucher tuition and room fees

Tuition and housing fees for the programs listed in this section are covered by Goucher tuition and room fees.  Meal accommodations for students in the programs listed below are self-catering; students typically have access to kitchen facilties and shop for or otherwise supply their own food.  Estimates for food and other expenses (airfare, visas, books, vaccinations, etc.) are available on the program-specific expense sheets provided for students in the Office of International Studies.  We list surcharges payable to Goucher next to programs to which they apply. 

  • Denmark International Study Program ($1,600 program surcharge)
  • University of East Anglia
  • University of Ghana
  • Glasgow School of Art
  • Hansard Scholars Programme in London, England
  • Internships in Francophone Europe Program in Paris
  • Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia ($190 AUD Mandatory Insurance Surcharge)
  • Middlesex University in London, England
  • University of the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, Australia
  • University of Sussex in Brighton, England
  • University of Westminster in London, England

Goucher Programs for which Goucher students pay tuition only

To participate in the following programs, Goucher students pay only tuition to Goucher.  Room and/or board fees are paid to the program partner directly, or are the responsibility of the student in-country.  The Office of International Studies provides program-specific expense sheets for each of the programs.  These sheets are available in OIS. 

  • Eberhard Karls Universitat in Tubingen, Germany
  • Buddhist Studies in India
  • Brazilian Ecosystems

Please refer to Goucher's Billing Web Site for the most current tuition, room, and board fees. 

Please view the "Guide to Seeking Financial Aid for Study Abroad" on this site. The guide will show you what steps you need to take to look for extra money and scholarships. If you take the time to do some research, you might end up with some extra cash. Start early so you don’t miss deadlines!

Goucher Semester Study Abroad Credit and Pricing Policy

Goucher semester abroad programs are administered by the Office of International Studies or by other institutions or organizations through Memoranda of Understanding with Goucher. All Goucher programs are thoroughly reviewed by the Office of International Studies.

When students participate in one of our Goucher semester abroad programs they:

1) remain fully registered at Goucher while abroad,
2) receive Goucher credit for courses taken,
3) take their financial aid and/or Goucher scholarships with them.

Since students are fully enrolled at Goucher College and receive Goucher credit while abroad, they pay regular Goucher tuition for any Goucher semester abroad program. This payment is regardless of the cost advertised and charged by the program itself. Students pay non-academic costs (i.e. room and board) in part or in full to Goucher or directly to the study abroad organization or overseas institution depending on the program.

Please see our Goucher semester programs list for an up-to-date list of charges for specific programs. This policy provides our students with study abroad opportunities on the same basis that they attend Goucher. It allows our students to make regular progress toward their degree and to carry their financial aid and scholarships with them. It also gives Goucher College and the Office of International Studies the opportunity to exercise greater oversight of the study abroad experience and to better advise students planning to go abroad. This ensures that the study abroad experience of an undergraduate is commensurate with the quality of education s/he is receiving at Goucher.