CIEE Seoul: Summer Korean Studies (3 courses) Budget Sheet
Summer 2026
Total Estimated Cost to Study Abroad: $16,663
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
$13,626
Program Fee
$132
Administrative Fee
$0
Total Paid to Vanderbilt
$13,758
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
795
Housing
0
Visa/Residence Permit
0
Books/Supplies
150
Local Transportation
150
Personal Expenses
210
Airfare
1600
Total Paid Out of Pocket
$2,905
Key Details
Included in fees paid to Vanderbilt University: CIEE tuition (6 credits), housing (no meal plan), CIEE participation confirmation fee, and CIEE health insurance.
This budget sheets assumes that you are considering taking two courses on the program. If you elect to take three courses, you will be responsible for Vanderbilt's summer tuition for the additional credits (generally 3 additional credits).
Students who opt into CIEE Select or Select Plus housing will be billed directly by CIEE for the additional housing charges.
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:
The CIEE application fee for this program is included in the tuition or program fee you pay to Vanderbilt.
Visa/residence permit costs and requirements may vary depending on your nationality.
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: $23,476
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
$20,439
Program Fee
$132
Administrative Fee
$0
Total Paid to Vanderbilt
$20,571
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
795
Housing
0
Visa/Residence Permit
0
Books/Supplies
150
Local Transportation
150
Personal Expenses
210
Airfare
1600
Total Paid Out of Pocket
$2,905
Key Details
Included in fees paid to Vanderbilt University: CIEE tuition (9 credits), housing (no meal plan), CIEE participation confirmation fee, and CIEE health insurance.
This budget sheets assumes that you are considering taking three courses on the program. It is also possible to take just 2 courses and pay a lower tuition rate.
Students who opt into CIEE Select or Select Plus housing will be billed directly by CIEE for the additional housing charges.
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:
The CIEE application fee for this program is included in the tuition or program fee you pay to Vanderbilt.
Visa/residence permit costs and requirements may vary depending on your nationality.
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.