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- Program Name: IES Austria: Vienna European Society, Politics & Culture
- Country: Austria
- City: Vienna
- Term: Fall 2026
- Residency Status: In-state
| Education Abroad Budget | |
|---|---|
| Expense | Estimate |
| Instructional Costs | $18,928 |
| International Health Insurance | $168 |
| Housing in Fee | $4,372 |
| Education Abroad Program Fee | $23,468 |
| Books & Supplies | $500 |
| Meal Costs | $2,800 |
| Personal Expenses | $3,354 |
| Airfare | $1,500 |
| Estimated Costs not included in Program Fee | $8,154 |
| Total Estimated Budget Abroad | $31,622 |
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
| CU Boulder Budget | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fill out the table below to compare the Education Abroad Budget to your typical expenses at CU Boulder. | ||
| Expense | Estimate | Your Cost |
| Tuition & Fees | $8,800 | $ |
| Health Insurance | $2,442 | $ |
| Books & Supplies | $600 | $ |
| Housing & Meals | $9,919 | $ |
| Personal Expenses | $1,521 | $ |
| Total Estimated Budget at CU Boulder | $23,282 | $0 |
According to your selected residency status, the estimated tuition and fees at CU Boulder are $ for Fall 2026. This is based on an average across all undergraduate tuition tiers.
For Fall 2026, students enrolled in Student Gold Health Insurance pay approximately $2442.00. If you have a different plan, estimate accordingly.
For Fall 2026, students will spend an estimated $9919.00 on housing and meals. Adjust this value as needed.
For Fall 2026, student will spend an estimated $600.00 on books and supplies. Adjust if you have special course fees.
For Fall 2026, students will spend an estimated $1521.00 on personal expenses.
For Fall 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 | $22,768 | September 5, 2025 |
Items included in the Program Fee
Instructional costs, housing, international health insurance, and administrative fee to CU Boulder Education Abroad.
Items included in the Estimated Costs
Round-trip travel to program site, meals, visa fees, passport fees, books and personal expenses. NOTE: The cost estimates do not include personal travel.
Fee Exceptions
- Students choosing options other than what is included in the base program fee (i.e. optional selections including: tuition tracks, housing upgrades, special course fees, IES field trips, etc.) will be billed by and payable to IES Abroad for those additional charges. By choosing other options there may be additional out-of-pocket expenses that are the responsibility of the student.
- CU Boulder students receive an IES Public Univ. Grant which is already reflected in the program fee listed above.
Withdrawal Schedule, Financial Responsibility, and Policy
| Time of Withdrawal | Withdrawal Fee |
|---|---|
| Withdrawal 15 days or more prior to IES arrival date | $1,200 |
| Withdrawal 14 days or less prior to IES arrival date | $4,616 |
| Withdrawal on or after IES arrival date | $23,468 |
If for any reason you withdraw before or during the course of the program, CU Boulder Education Abroad and IES 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 IES, such as housing upgrades, optional add-ons, or additional fees, are not included in the withdrawal fee schedule and may or may not be refunded by IES.
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.