Office of Study Abroad and Outreach
Comparing Costs
Studying abroad is a good investment. It enriches you culturally, it separates you from other professionals and it does not need to be more expensive than your tuition here at WIU. In fact, studying abroad makes economic sense.
Costs & Different Programs
What would happen if you go to Ewha Womans University in South Korea for a semester?
| ITEMS | WIU | Ewha |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition 12 semester hours, plan T | 4,506.00 | 4,506.00 |
| Application Fee | 75.00 | |
| International Required Insurance | 842.00 | 200.00 |
| Passport | 135.00 | |
| Housing and Meals | 4,365.00 | 3000.00 |
| Books and Supplies | 400.00 | 200.00 |
| Total | 10,113.00 |
8,116.00*
* Total cost does not include airfare. |
What would it be if you selected to study a semester in England at Birmingham City University:
| ITEMS | WIU | Birmingham |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition 12 semester hours, plan T | 4,605.00 | 4,605.00 |
| Application Fee | 75.00 | |
| International Required Insurance | 842.00 | 200.00 |
| Passport | 135.00 | |
| Housing and Meals | 4,365.00 | 3,100.00 |
| Student Visa | No visa needed for under 6 months | |
| Books and Supplies | 400.00 | 200.00 |
| Total | 10,113.00 |
8,315.00*
* Total cost does not include airfare. |
Another comparison, this time for summer classes in Germany at the University of Mannheim:
| ITEMS | WIU | Mannheim |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition 6 semester hours, plan T | 2,253.30 | 2,600.00 |
| Application Fee | 75.00 | |
| International Required Insurance | 100.00 | |
| Passport | 175.00 | |
| Housing and Meals | 1,280.00 | 1000.00 |
| Books and Supplies | 400.00 | 50.00 |
| Enrollment Fee | 165.00 | |
| Total | 3,933.30 |
4,165.00*
* Total cost does not include airfare. |
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Announcements
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Spring 2024 Study Abroad scholarships now open!
Scholarship applications for Spring 2024 study abroad programs are now open. More information about the scholarships and the application form can be found on our website. The application deadline is midnight, Wednesday, November 1, 2023. If you have any questions about the scholarships, please contact Kim McDaniel, Study Abroad Advisor, at kd-mcdaniel@wiu.edu.
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Apply for passports NOW!
Passport processing is currently taking 3 months. If you plan to travel in Spring or Summer 2024, apply for your passport NOW. For more information, see the Passports 101 page on our website.
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Disney World Communication Culture info sessions 2023 scheduled.
Learn more about the Disney World Communication Culture Study Abroad Course at these info sessions:
Wednesday, September 27
Thursday, September 28
Wednesday, October 11
Thursday, October 12
Location: Memorial 338
Time: 4pm
For details, please see the Disney World Communication Culture webpage.
Tropical Ecology: the Galapagos info sessions 2023 scheduled.
Learn more about the Tropical Ecology: the Galapagos Study Abroad Course at these info sessions:
Friday September 29 at noon via Zoom
For details, please see the Tropical Ecology: the Galapagos webpage.
Exploring Italy Through Film info sessions 2023 scheduled.
Learn more about the Exploring Italy Through Film Study Abroad Course at these info sessions:
Tuesday, October 3
Location: Simpkins 219 and via Zoom
Time: 4:30pm
For details, please see the Exploring Italy Through Film webpage.
Art in Italy: Political Mythologies info sessions 2023 scheduled.
Learn more about the Art in Italy: Political Mythologies Study Abroad Course at these info sessions:
Thursday, October 5
Location: Garwood 10
Time: 4pm
For details, please see the Art in Italy: Political Mythologies webpage.
International Trade: Costa Rica info sessions 2023 scheduled.
Learn more about the International Trade: Costa Rica Study Abroad Course at these info sessions:
Thursday October 5 at 5:30 pm
Friday October 6 Knoblauch at noon
For details, please see the International Trade: Costa Rica Info webpage. -
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