Tuition and Related Costs
Required charges are billed directly to you on your tuition statement. Indirect costs are an estimate of travel and living costs and vary depending on each student's situation and preferences.
The following fees correspond to the 2021-2022 academic year.
Required Charges
Tuition (per semester)
Tuition for Berklee students is the same as the Boston campus. Students from other schools should check with their institution to determine the cost. | $22,734 (degree)
$19,588 (diploma) |
Comprehensive Fee (per semester)
The fee for Berklee students is the same as the Boston campus. Students from other schools should check with their institution to determine the cost. | $666 |
Student Health Insurance Plan
Berklee College of Music and Boston Conservatory at Berklee students must accept enrollment in Berklee's Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) or submit a waiver request indicating comparable coverage, even while studying abroad. Students from other schools must meet the 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 supplemental Spanish health insurance (MAPFRE) and access to Berklee's medical assistance program in Valencia. | $408 |
| Housing (per semester) Housing is required for all students. Students will be assigned to a double or single room. Meals are not included. Learn more about housing. | $3,700 (double) or $5,582.50 (single) |
Indirect Costs
Passport
Fee varies depending on the type of service requested and passport country. | $0-$210 |
Student Visa Fee
Fee varies depending on country of citizenship. | $0 - $160 |
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. | $700-$1,400 |
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 |
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 you are accepted to the program, paying your deposit is one of the steps to confirm your place.
Berklee Students
A $500 program deposit is required to confirm your place. Your deposit will be applied to your bill for your semester abroad. Spots are limited and students are encouraged to deposit as soon as possible.
Deposit Now
Fall 2021: Pay your deposit by May 1, 2021
Spring 2022: Pay your deposit by August 1, 2021
We want you and your family to feel confident about the decision you make to study abroad. After paying your study abroad deposit, should you ultimately decide not to study in Valencia due to circumstances surrounding the pandemic, you have the option to withdraw or defer your application without losing your deposit.
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.
Other Students
Follow the instructions for Berklee Students.
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. Award amounts vary depending on the length of study and student need. Visit the Gilman Scholarship website for more information and to apply. There are two application cycles, with deadlines in early March and early October.
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. The application deadline is typically in early January for the following academic year.
HI USA: Explore The World Travel Scholarship
Recipients of the Explore the World Travel Scholarship receive $2,000 to help finance international travel that includes an educational or service component. The application deadline is typically in early March for the following academic year.
