Tuition and Related Costs
Required and optional charges are billed directly to you on your tuition statement. Indirect costs are an estimate of associated travel and living costs, and vary depending on each student's individual situation and preferences.
The following fees correspond to the 2019-2020 academic year.
Required Charges
Tuition (per semester)
Tuition for Berklee College of Music students is the same as tuition at the college's Boston campus. Students from other schools should check with their institution to determine this cost, or contact studyabroad@berklee.edu. | $22,180 (degree)
$19,110 (diploma) |
Comprehensive Fee (per semester)
The fee for Berklee College of Music students is the same as the fee at the college's Boston campus. Students from other schools should check with their institution to determine this cost, or contact studyabroad@berklee.edu. | $650 |
Primary Health Insurance
Berklee College of Music and Boston Conservatory at Berklee students must enroll in Berklee's Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) or waive it by demonstrating comparable coverage. Students from other schools must meet the primary health insurance requirement of their home institution. See Health and Travel Insurance for more information. | See cost for Berklee's SHIP. |
Study Abroad Program Fee (per semester)
Fee includes Spanish health insurance (MAPFRE), cultural activities, and additional student services. | $550 |
Housing (per semester)
Fee includes housing from the first day of student move-in to the last day of student move-out, as indicated on the academic calendar. Students planning to arrive before or stay after those dates must make arrangements directly with the residence hall to stay the extra nights and pay the additional fee. Similarly, students studying abroad for an academic year who wish to stay in housing (or leave their belongings there) during winter break must contact the Student Affairs team in Valencia. Fee does not include a meal plan. See housing details. | $3,280 (double room)
$4,898 (single room) |
Optional Charges
Indirect Costs
Passport
Fee varies by type of service requested and passport country. | $0-$210 |
Student Visa
Fee varies by student's passport country.
U.S.
*Canada
*European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland
Other | -
-
$160
TBD
N/A
$68 |
Round-Trip Airfare to Valencia
Estimated airfare to and from Boston | $800-$1200 |
Books (per semester)
Estimated cost (same as Boston) | $237 |
Meals (per semester)
The lower cost range is if you mostly buy food at the supermarket and cook at the residence. The higher range is if you mostly eat out at restaurants and cafes. Many students do both and spend somewhere in the middle of the range. | $800-$1,800 |
Local Transportation (per semester)
Cost is estimated based on public bike rental, bus, and metro. | $300 |
Personal Expenses (per semester)
Personal items, shopping, entertainment, etc. | $500 |
*The student visa fee varies for Canadian citizens. Contact the Study Abroad Office for information. Citizens of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland do not need a visa to study in Spain.
Tuition Insurance
Berklee students may purchase a customizable tuition insurance policy, which provides reimbursement of all insured tuition, room and board, and some fees. Coverage includes withdrawal due to illness, injury, mental health issues and other reasons. Visit the Tuition Insurance page to learn more.
Program Deposit
Once accepted to the program, students are encouraged to confirm their place as soon as possible. There is limited space in the program, and once full capacity is reached, students that wish to confirm their place will be added to a waiting list.
Berklee Students
(Berklee College of Music, Boston Conservatory at Berklee, and Berklee Online)
A $500 program deposit is required to confirm your place in the program. Your deposit will be deducted from your bill for your semester abroad. The deposit is non-refundable. If you withdraw from the program, or if your admission to the program is revoked (see Eligibility), you will lose your deposit.
Should the timing of your study abroad plans change after you pay the deposit, you may submit a written request to defer your application and transfer your program deposit to a different semester. Your request must be received before the application deadline for your original semester of admission. After the application deadline for your original semester of admission, your deposit cannot be transferred. Your deposit may only be transferred once.
Berklee Students: Pay Your Deposit Here
Emerson College, Tecnológico de Monterrey, and Universidad San Francisco de Quito Students
You will receive information from your home school about paying a deposit (if required) and confirming your place in the program.
All Other Students
Follow the instructions for Berklee Students (see above).
Scholarships and Financial Aid
Berklee Financial Aid and Scholarships
Berklee financial aid and scholarships (except work-study) apply towards study abroad in Valencia. Upon being accepted to the program, it is recommended that students contact Student Financial Services to meet with their financial aid counselor and review their award package.
Gilman Scholarship
The Gilman Scholarship Program provides study abroad awards for U.S. citizen undergraduate students who are receiving Federal Pell Grant funding. Scholarship deadlines are typically in early March for the fall semester and in early October for the spring semester. Award amounts vary depending on the length of study and student need. Visit the Gilman Scholarship website for more information and to apply.
Fund for Education Abroad (FEA)
The Fund for Education Abroad offers a variety scholarships to students who, in addition to meeting general eligibility requirements, also meet select demographic, regional, or semester criteria. Students must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Read the information on the applicant page to see more information about these scholarships.
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