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How Much Does It Cost to Study Abroad?

Study abroad can cost about the same as your currently paying in tuition + room + board at Loyola, provided you choose a program that fits your financial situation.  Study abroad tuition and housing, applicability of financial aid, and additional fees vary by program, so please check out the summary chart and the pages linked below.  

Summary Approximate Costs Chart

Refer to the chart below for a summary of the approximate costs to study abroad on our various programs.  Note that the chart below links to further details about the different types of study abroad costs.  Also note that this chart displays approximate amounts that may change; please check the individual program's website for specific information about all costs.

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Program Type Approximate Tuition + Room + Board Financial Aid Types that Apply OIP Administrative Fee
       
LUC Rome Center
  • LUC scholarships (Fall, Spring, and year only)
  • Federal and state
  • $200*
LUC Exchanges
  • Tuition: same as LUC tuition
  • Room and board: varies by program
  •  LUC scholarships (Fall, Spring, and year only)
  • Federal and state
  • $200*
LUC Faculty-led Programs
  • Tuition: same as LUC tuition
  • Room and board: varies by program, ≈$3000
  • LUC scholarships (Spring only)
  • Federal and state (Spring only)
  • $200*
Affiliate: API
  • Tuition: ≈$18,000
  • Room and board: generally included in tuition
  • Federal and state
  • $1000 semester and year
  • $500 for summer and January term
Affiliates:
Fordham London, Marquette Cape Town, SLU Madrid
  • LUC scholarships (Fall, Spring, and year only)
  • Federal and state
  • $200*
Affiliate: IES Abroad
  • Tuition: ≈$7,000 to ≈$20,000
  • Room and board: housing generally included in tuition, meals not included
  • Federal and state
  • $1000 semester and year
  • $500 for summer and January term
Affiliate: SIT
  • Tuition: ≈$8,000 to ≈19,000
  • Room and board: generally included in tuition
  • Federal and state
  • $1000 semester and year
  • $500 for summer and January term
Affiliate: USAC
  • Tuition: ≈$3,000 to ≈$11,000
  • Room and board: generally included in tuition
  • Federal and state
  • $1000 semester and year
  • $500 for summer and January term
Affiliate: all other programs
  • Varies by program
  • Federal and state
  • $1000 semester and year
  • $500 for summer and January term


*This fee amount has changed to $200 starting with applications to Summer 2022 programs. 


Where Can I Find More Information About Costs?

Please see the below pages for detailed information about study abroad costs.