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- Program Name: Technical University of Darmstadt, International Research Experience Program (Germany) (summer)
- Country: Germany
- City: Darmstadt
- Term: Summer 2026
- Residency Status: In-state
| Education Abroad Budget | |
|---|---|
| Expense | Estimate |
| Instructional Costs | $7,662 |
| International Health Insurance | $96 |
| Education Abroad Program Fee | $7,758 |
| Books & Supplies | $150 |
| Housing Costs | $3,525 |
| Meal Costs | $2,100 |
| Personal Expenses | $2,450 |
| Airfare | $1,500 |
| Estimated Costs not included in Program Fee | $9,725 |
| Total Estimated Budget Abroad | $17,483 |
Instructional Costs and Tuition
Other Costs
COF: CU Boulder Education Abroad programs are not COF-eligible nor will the credit earned count toward the 145 lifetime credit limits.
Non-Resident Fee: State of Colorado policy requires that non-residents must pay more than residents for CU Boulder credit. As such, Education Abroad program Fees for non-residents include an additional charge, currently set at $1800. The fee is subject to change and is used to suport CU Boulder Education Abroad. The fee does not apply to CU Boulder Global Intensives.
Estimated Costs: All costs on this page, except for the "Education Abroad Program Fee," are estimates and are only intended to help you budget for your program.
This is the amount you will be billed by CU Boulder
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Please note, we do not provide CU Boulder Budget cost estimates for summer programs. |
According to your selected residency status, the estimated tuition and fees at CU Boulder are $ for Summer 2026. This is based on an average across all undergraduate tuition tiers.
For Summer 2026, students enrolled in Student Gold Health Insurance pay approximately $. If you have a different plan, estimate accordingly.
For Summer 2026, students will spend an estimated $ on housing and meals. Adjust this value as needed.
For Summer 2026, student will spend an estimated $ on books and supplies. Adjust if you have special course fees.
For Summer 2026, students will spend an estimated $ on personal expenses.
For Summer 2026, students will spend an estimated $ on transportation.
Payment Schedule
| Payment Item | Cost | Due date |
|---|---|---|
| Deposit to CU Boulder | $700 | Upon signing Financial Contract |
| First payment to CU Boulder | $7,058 | June 5, 2026 |
Items included in the Program Fee
Tuition and mandatory fees for the student from Technische Universitat Darmstadt (TUDa) (the student from TUDa will pay tuition and mandatory fees for the CU Boulder student at TUDa), international health insurance for the CU Boulder student, and administrative fee to CU Boulder Education Abroad.
Items included in the Estimated Costs
Round-trip travel to program site, housing & meals, IREP Program Fee, passport fees, books and personal expenses.
Fee Exceptions
- You are responsible for payment of TUDa's IREP Program Fee. This fee covers housing, the TUDa student service fee, public transport pass in and around Darmstadt and the State of Hesse, German health insurance during program, orientation program and excursions, and TUDa enrollment including WIFI access on campus and city of Darmstadt. These items are reflected in the Housing Costs and Personal Expenses line items above.
Withdrawal Schedule, Financial Responsibility, and Policy
| Time of Withdrawal | Withdrawal Fee |
|---|---|
| Withdrawal prior to two months before program begins | $700 |
| Withdrawal two months to day before first day of Summer semester classes on Boulder main campus* | $7,662 |
| Withdrawal from first day of summer semester classes on Boulder main campus* | $7,758 |
| *First day of summer classes as per academic calendar released by the university. | |
If for any reason you withdraw before or during the course of the program, CU Boulder Education Abroad must be notified in writing. You are responsible for the corresponding withdrawal fee based on the date of your withdrawal. Any fees paid directly to your host university, such as housing payments or additional course fees, are not included in the withdrawal fee schedule and may or may not be refunded by your host university.
Notes
Education Abroad Program Fee: This is the amount you will be billed by CU Boulder.
- IC: Instructional Costs and Tuition
- OT: Includes Health Insurance, Housing, or Meals (depending on the program).
- Non-Resident Fee: State of Colorado policy requires that non-residents must pay more than residents for CU Boulder credit. As such, Education Abroad program Fees for non-residents include an additional charge, currently set at $1,800. The fee is subject to change and is used to support CU Boulder Education Abroad. The fee does not apply to CU Boulder Global Intensives.
Estimated Costs: All costs on this page, except for the "Education Abroad Program Fee," are estimates and are only intended to help you budget for your program.
College Opportunity Fund (COF): CU Boulder Education Abroad programs are not COF-eligible nor will the credit earned count toward the 145 lifetime credit limits.