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IES Vienna: Summer Music History and Performance Budget Sheet

Summer 2026

Total Estimated Cost to Study Abroad: $17,293

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 Vanderbilt Study Abroad 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 920
Housing 0
Visa/Residence Permit 0
Books/Supplies 45
Local Transportation 220
Personal Expenses 1150
Airfare 1200
Total Paid Out of Pocket $3,535

Key Details

Included in fees paid to Vanderbilt University: IES tuition (6 credits), housing (no meal plan), and IES health insurance.

  • If you need to rent a musical instrument, this is estimated to cost an additional $470.
  • 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 $125 of the listed Program Fee.
  • Vanderbilt summer tuition is billed by the credit hour (Vanderbilt fee posting). The tuition amount given here reflects this program's standard load of 6 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.
  • The personal costs estimate includes $150 reflecting the cost of purchasing or renting a required cell phone. IES may offer optional field trips that would represent an additional cost not included here.
  • 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.