London School of Economics - Summer (3 sessions) Budget Sheet
Summer 2026
Total Estimated Cost to Study Abroad: $11,297
The estimated total cost includes all aspects of the study abroad experience.
Tuition, housing, meals, airfare, visa fees, books/supplies, local transportation, and personal expenses are included in this estimate.
These fees may be paid to Vanderbilt or to third parties; see the estimates for each of these categories below.
Fees Paid to Vanderbilt University
Students pay Vanderbilt tuition for each term abroad (read more).
Fees paid to Vanderbilt University will be typically be billed according to the Office of Student Account's regular schedule for the term.Any Vanderbilt summer funding you have been awarded will be automatically applied to your account.
Tuition
$8,516
Program Fee
$66
Administrative Fee
$0
Total Paid to Vanderbilt
$8,582
Estimated Out of Pocket Costs
These are the fees GEO estimates you will pay to parties other than Vanderbilt. These may be paid to the program partner, to airlines, foreign governments, retailers, and/or other parties.
Meals
400
Housing
-
Visa/Residence Permit
13
Books/Supplies
27
Local Transportation
200
Personal Expenses
575
Airfare
1500
Total Paid Out of Pocket
$2,715
Key Details
Included in fees paid to Vanderbilt University: IFSA-Butler/LSE tuition (3.75 credits), housing, partial meal plan, and IFSA-Butler health insurance. Supplemental housing fees may apply.
The cost of Vanderbilt's mandatory health insurance coverage (GeoBlue) is included in the Program Fee paid to Vanderbilt. This cost is based on the length of the program and accounts for $132 of the listed Program Fee.
This is a summer program. Wherever possible, summer Vanderbilt tuition will be used to cover all costs of the program, including housing and other standard costs billable by Vanderbilt's study abroad program partners. Fees due to individual circumstance, such as additional course fees, housing cleanup fees, visa fees, and other fees not included in our partners' standard billing cannot be included. Please note the following about the out-of-pocket costs listed above:
Vanderbilt summer tuition is billed by the credit hour (Vanderbilt fee posting). The tuition amount given here reflects this program's standard load of 3.75 credits. If you undertake more than the standard load of credit hours, Vanderbilt will bill for any additional hours upon return.
Visa/residence permit costs and requirements may vary depending on your nationality.
Students planning to engage in certain activities (e.g., an internship) may require a student visa to enter the UK, at additional cost.
Airfare costs are highly variable and influenced by a number of factors, so we recommend making your own estimates based on your personal travel plans.
There may be predeparture costs associated with health checks, vaccination, prescriptions, etc. These costs will vary individually and are not estimated here.
In addition to the costs above, you should also maintain your health insurance coverage in your home country in case of medical emergency.
Summer 2026
Total Estimated Cost to Study Abroad: $20,970
The estimated total cost includes all aspects of the study abroad experience.
Tuition, housing, meals, airfare, visa fees, books/supplies, local transportation, and personal expenses are included in this estimate.
These fees may be paid to Vanderbilt or to third parties; see the estimates for each of these categories below.
Fees Paid to Vanderbilt University
Students pay Vanderbilt tuition for each term abroad (read more).
Fees paid to Vanderbilt University will be typically be billed according to the Office of Student Account's regular schedule for the term.Any Vanderbilt summer funding you have been awarded will be automatically applied to your account.
Tuition
$17,033
Program Fee
$132
Administrative Fee
$0
Total Paid to Vanderbilt
$17,164
Estimated Out of Pocket Costs
These are the fees GEO estimates you will pay to parties other than Vanderbilt. These may be paid to the program partner, to airlines, foreign governments, retailers, and/or other parties.
Meals
800
Housing
-
Visa/Residence Permit
13
Books/Supplies
27
Local Transportation
400
Personal Expenses
1066
Airfare
1500
Total Paid Out of Pocket
$3,806
Key Details
Included in fees paid to Vanderbilt University: IFSA-Butler/LSE tuition (7.5 credits), housing, partial meal plan, and IFSA-Butler health insurance. Supplemental housing fees may apply.
The cost of Vanderbilt's mandatory health insurance coverage (GeoBlue) is included in the Program Fee paid to Vanderbilt. This cost is based on the length of the program and accounts for $132 of the listed Program Fee.
This is a summer program. Wherever possible, summer Vanderbilt tuition will be used to cover all costs of the program, including housing and other standard costs billable by Vanderbilt's study abroad program partners. Fees due to individual circumstance, such as additional course fees, housing cleanup fees, visa fees, and other fees not included in our partners' standard billing cannot be included. Please note the following about the out-of-pocket costs listed above:
Vanderbilt summer tuition is billed by the credit hour (Vanderbilt fee posting). The tuition amount given here reflects this program's standard load of 7.5 credits. If you undertake more than the standard load of credit hours, Vanderbilt will bill for any additional hours upon return.
Visa/residence permit costs and requirements may vary depending on your nationality.
Students planning to engage in certain activities (e.g., an internship) may require a student visa to enter the UK, at additional cost.
Airfare costs are highly variable and influenced by a number of factors, so we recommend making your own estimates based on your personal travel plans.
There may be predeparture costs associated with health checks, vaccination, prescriptions, etc. These costs will vary individually and are not estimated here.
In addition to the costs above, you should also maintain your health insurance coverage in your home country in case of medical emergency.
Summer 2026
Total Estimated Cost to Study Abroad: $30,647
The estimated total cost includes all aspects of the study abroad experience.
Tuition, housing, meals, airfare, visa fees, books/supplies, local transportation, and personal expenses are included in this estimate.
These fees may be paid to Vanderbilt or to third parties; see the estimates for each of these categories below.
Fees Paid to Vanderbilt University
Students pay Vanderbilt tuition for each term abroad (read more).
Fees paid to Vanderbilt University will be typically be billed according to the Office of Student Account's regular schedule for the term.Any Vanderbilt summer funding you have been awarded will be automatically applied to your account.
Tuition
$25,549
Program Fee
$198
Administrative Fee
$0
Total Paid to Vanderbilt
$25,746
Estimated Out of Pocket Costs
These are the fees GEO estimates you will pay to parties other than Vanderbilt. These may be paid to the program partner, to airlines, foreign governments, retailers, and/or other parties.
Meals
1200
Housing
-
Visa/Residence Permit
13
Books/Supplies
27
Local Transportation
600
Personal Expenses
1561
Airfare
1500
Total Paid Out of Pocket
$4,901
Key Details
Included in fees paid to Vanderbilt University: IFSA-Butler/LSE tuition (11.25 credits), housing, partial meal plan, and IFSA-Butler health insurance. Supplemental housing fees may apply.
The cost of Vanderbilt's mandatory health insurance coverage (GeoBlue) is included in the Program Fee paid to Vanderbilt. This cost is based on the length of the program and accounts for $198 of the listed Program Fee.
This is a summer program. Wherever possible, summer Vanderbilt tuition will be used to cover all costs of the program, including housing and other standard costs billable by Vanderbilt's study abroad program partners. Fees due to individual circumstance, such as additional course fees, housing cleanup fees, visa fees, and other fees not included in our partners' standard billing cannot be included. Please note the following about the out-of-pocket costs listed above:
Vanderbilt summer tuition is billed by the credit hour (Vanderbilt fee posting). The tuition amount given here reflects this program's standard load of 11.25 credits. If you undertake more than the standard load of credit hours, Vanderbilt will bill for any additional hours upon return.
Visa/residence permit costs and requirements may vary depending on your nationality.
Students planning to engage in certain activities (e.g., an internship) may require a student visa to enter the UK, at additional cost.
Airfare costs are highly variable and influenced by a number of factors, so we recommend making your own estimates based on your personal travel plans.
There may be predeparture costs associated with health checks, vaccination, prescriptions, etc. These costs will vary individually and are not estimated here.
In addition to the costs above, you should also maintain your health insurance coverage in your home country in case of medical emergency.