Some say that studying abroad is priceless…but the price tag is real, and costs can add up quickly. The largest expense of a study abroad experience is typically the program fee which can vary greatly due to differences in tuition, housing, and the cost of activities in each location.

According to GoAbroad.com, the average cost of a semester abroad is $18,000. To showcase some of our lower-cost programs, we’ve curated a list of SAI’s most affordable full semester, on-site study abroad programs of Spring Semester 2022:

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Under $12k 

Barcelona:

• Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona (12-15 credits): starting at $11,500
  • Course subjects: art, business, communication, economics, history, language, politics
• Universitat Pompeu Fabra (12-15 credits): starting at $11,600
  • Course subjects: international relations, international business, Spanish language, and interdisciplinary studies
• Universitat de Vic (12-15 credits): starting at $11,400
  • Course subjects: business, design, and innovation

Paris: 

• Cours de Civilisation Francaise de la Sorbonne (12-18 credits): starting at $12,000
  • Course subjects: French language and culture

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Under $14k

Italy: 

• Florence University of the Arts (12-15 credits): starting at $14,000
  • Course subjects: business, visual arts, fashion, fine arts, food and wine studies, global studies, horticulture, hospitality, interior design, Italian studies, journalism, communication, liberal arts, science, math, health studies & more!

Barcelona:

• Elisava School of Design (12-18 credits): starting at $12,900
  • Course subjects: design
• CETT Tourism, Hospitality, and Gastronomy
  • Hospitality & Tourism (12-15 credits): starting at $13,600
  • Gastronomy (15 credits): starting at $13,900

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Under $16k

Italy: 

• Sant’Anna Institute, Sorrento (12-15 credits): starting at $15,000
  • Course subjects: arts, business, marketing, natural sciences, Italian language & culture, and social sciences
• Universita Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Milan (12-18 credits): starting at $14,300
  • Course subjects: business, fashion & design, Italian culture, communications, media, international relations, law, marketing, and social sciences
• Nuova Academia di Bell Arti, Milan (12-18 credits): starting at $15,700
  • Course subjects: art & design, communication & graphic design, design, fashion design, history, interior design, product design, and Italian language

Paris: 

• Paris School of Business: starting at $15,100
  • Course subjects: business, finance, luxury management, management, and marketing

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Financial Aid & SAI Scholarships

SAI is proud to offer scholarships for many eligible programs. Additionally, our business office is happy to provide financial aid guidance and processing as part of SAI’s 360 Services.