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 towards the cost of study abroad. Students' institutional scholarships, grants, and other financial aid funding will be applied towards 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
Direct program charges are billed directly to you on your tuition statement and are listed in United States dollars (USD $).
The following costs correspond to the 2024–2025 academic year.
| Tuition (per semester) Tuition for Berklee students is the same as the Boston campus. Students from other schools should check with their institution to verify the tuition cost. | $25,270 (degree) $21,770 (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 verify the cost. | $750 |
| 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) Charged per semester of attendance to all students for cost of noncurricular facilities, programs, insurance, and services. | $635 |
| Per-credit tuition fee (charged only for part-time study or for registered credits beyond maximum limit of program: degree, 16 credits; diploma, 13 credits) | $1,840 |
| Per-credit/extra private instruction (see registration guide for limits to private instruction) | $1,840 |
Housing (per semester) Housing is required for all students. Students will submit a Housing Preferences Form after being admitted to study abroad and may request a double or single room. Meals are not included. Learn more about housing. | $4,150 (double) or $6,190 (single) |
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 €).
| Livensa Residence - Security Deposit The management company of Livensa Living residence, where Berklee students live, will 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. | €250 |
| 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 |
| Student Visa Fee Fee varies depending on country of citizenship. Refer to our Passport & Visa information page. | $88-$160 |
| 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. | $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 will have access to 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
- 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.