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- Program Name: UNSW Sydney (Sydney, Australia) - Exchange (Tailored Term)
- Country: Australia
- City: Sydney
- Term: Spring 2026
- Residency Status: In-state
| Education Abroad Budget | |
|---|---|
| Expense | Estimate |
| Instructional Costs | $9,168 |
| International Health Insurance | $168 |
| Education Abroad Program Fee | $9,336 |
| Books & Supplies | $500 |
| Housing Costs | $8,000 |
| Meal Costs | $3,000 |
| Personal Expenses | $4,873 |
| Airfare | $2,000 |
| Estimated Costs not included in Program Fee | $18,373 |
| Total Estimated Budget Abroad | $27,709 |
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 Spring 2026. This is based on an average across all undergraduate tuition tiers.
For Spring 2026, students enrolled in Student Gold Health Insurance pay approximately $2442.00. If you have a different plan, estimate accordingly.
For Spring 2026, students will spend an estimated $9919.00 on housing and meals. Adjust this value as needed.
For Spring 2026, student will spend an estimated $600.00 on books and supplies. Adjust if you have special course fees.
For Spring 2026, students will spend an estimated $1521.00 on personal expenses.
For Spring 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 | $8,636 | February 5, 2026 |
Items included in the Program Fee
Tuition and fees for the student from the University of New South Wales (UNSW) (the student from UNSW will pay the same for the CU Boulder student at UNSW), 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, OSHC Australian health insurance, visa fees, passport fees, local transportation, books and personal expenses. NOTE: The cost estimates do not include personal travel. ATTENTION: The cost of living in Australia will be the same as or greater than what you may be accustomed to in the U.S.
Fee Exceptions
- If you study abroad in Australia, you are required by the Australian government to have Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) medical insurance for the duration of your student visa (with the exception of Norwegian, Swedish and Belgium passport holders). You are responsible for purchasing the OSHC insurance. It is not included in the program fee.
Withdrawal Schedule, Financial Responsibility, and Policy
| Time of Withdrawal | Withdrawal Fee |
|---|---|
| Withdrawal prior to two months before first day of spring semester classes on Boulder main campus* | $700 |
| Withdrawal two months to the day before the first day of spring semester classes on Boulder main campus* | $9,168 |
| Withdrawal from first day of spring semester classes on Boulder main campus* | $9,336 |
| *First day of spring 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.