Tuition and Related Costs for Study Abroad

Financial Aid

For students at Berklee College of Music and Boston Conservatory at Berklee who spend a semester or academic year at the Berklee Valencia campus, the student's full financial aid package is transferable toward the cost of study abroad. Students' institutional scholarships, grants, and other financial aid funding will be applied toward their invoice as if they were in Boston.

Students who attend other colleges and universities are advised to communicate with the Study Abroad Office at their home institution to verify all relevant financial aid policies regarding off-campus study. Your school will be able to confirm what funding is transferable to pay for a study abroad experience.

Direct Program Charges

Most of the direct program charges are billed directly to you on your tuition statement and are listed in United States dollars (USD $). A housing security deposit in euros (EUR €) will be paid to the management company of the studio apartment building where students reside. The following costs correspond to the 2025-2026 Academic Year.

Tuition (per semester) All study abroad students at Berklee Valencia must enroll in a minimum of 12 credits per semester to maintain full-time enrollment status and align with applicable Spanish student visa regulations. Tuition for Berklee students in Valencia is the same as on the Boston campus. Students from other schools should check with the Study Abroad Office at their institution to verify the tuition cost which they will pay. The degree tuition fee covers 12-16 credits of coursework, while the diploma tuition fee covers 12-13 credits (specifically for students from Berklee's Boston campus who are enrolled in a professional diploma undergraduate program). Students who elect to enroll in additional credits above these levels should consult the Berklee website regarding supplemental fees per credit.	$26,220 (degree) $22,585 (diploma)
Comprehensive Fee (per semester) Charged per semester of attendance to all students for the cost of non-curricular facilities, programs, and services. The fee for Berklee students is the same as the Boston campus. Students from other schools should check with their institution to verify the tuition and fees they will pay for study abroad.	$780
Student Health Insurance Plan in the US At the start of each academic year, students from Berklee College of Music and Boston Conservatory at Berklee are automatically enrolled in Berklee's Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) to provide them with comprehensive healthcare insurance in the United States. If they wish to decline this coverage, they must submit a waiver request indicating comparable coverage, even while studying abroad. Students from other schools will not be charged for the Berklee SHIP but 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) Charged per semester of attendance to all students to cover the cost of Spanish health insurance. All Berklee Valencia students are automatically enrolled in comprehensive Spanish health insurance coverage, separate from any insurance they may have elsewhere in the world.	$660
Housing (per semester) Single-occupancy studio apartments are automatically reserved for all study abroad students at Berklee Valencia. This housing is required for all students; those requiring a qualifying accommodation should contact Berklee Study Abroad. Meals are not included with this housing (see Indirect Costs noted below). Learn more about housing in Valencia.	$5,600
Refundable Housing Security Deposit (paid one time, refunded upon move-out) The management company of the studio apartment building where Berklee students live will receive and hold this security deposit during the student's time abroad. Approximately one month before arrival in Valencia, students will receive an email with instructions on how to pay the deposit online. The deposit will be returned to the student at the end of the study abroad experience, unless the student is found to be responsible for damages to the room, related objects, or any of the common spaces of the residence building. The costs of these damages will be deducted from the security deposit as needed.	€500

Indirect Costs

Indirect costs are an estimate of travel and living costs and vary depending on each student's situation and preferences. Indirect costs may be listed in US dollars (USD $) or euros (EUR €).

Passport Fee varies depending on the type of processing service requested and passport country. All students should have a valid passport in their possession no less than four months before the start of their studies abroad, and the passport should remain valid at least six months beyond their expected time in Spain.	$0-$210
Spanish Student Visa Fee Fee varies depending on country of citizenship. Refer to our Passport & Visa information page.	$100-$200
Round-Trip Airfare to Valencia Estimated airfare between Spain and North America. Students are responsible for booking their own transportation to and from Valencia. The actual cost will vary depending on their place of origin and the type of travel service selected. Most students will fly into the Valencia Airport (code VLC).	$800-$1200
Books & Study Materials (per semester) Estimated cost, similar to the same costs in the US.	€230
Meals (per semester) Food expenses are generally lower in Spain than in the US. 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.	$1,200-$2,100
Local Transportation (per semester) Cost is estimated based on public bike rental, bus, and metro expenses. Students under the age of 30 are eligible to apply for a free local public transportation pass in Valencia.	€285
Personal Expenses (per semester) Personal items, shopping, entertainment, etc.	€500

External Study Abroad Scholarships

Students are encouraged to apply for external scholarships and grants available to help cover the cost of a study abroad experience. The following are some resources which past students have used. The application deadlines for these kinds of external scholarship awards are often many months in advance of the semester when students will travel overseas. In many cases, you may be able to apply for these kinds of scholarships even before you formally confirm your enrollment in an upcoming semester program.

Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship - US government grants of up to $8,000 per semester for high-achieving students who are also Federal Pell Grant recipients
Fund for Education Abroad - extensive scholarships (up to $10,000 per semester) for students with demonstrated financial need
Gilman-McCain Scholarship - US government grants of up to $5,000 for students who are the children of active duty US military service members
DIWC Scholarship - study abroad grants from the Fund for Diverse International Women of Color
GoAbroad.com Scholarship Search Engine - database of potential study abroad scholarships
Going Abroad Scholarship - grants of up to $1,500 based on a video essay
IIE Scholarship Search Engine - database of potential scholarships managed by the Institute of International Education
Learna Study Abroad Awards - merit-based grants of up to $2,000
Study Abroad Aide Scholarship - merit-based grants of $1,000
Tortuga Study Abroad Scholarship - grants of up to $1,000 (plus a travel backpack)

Tuition Insurance

Berklee students could choose to 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.