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ADMISSIONS
Course Fees
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Our 2-week NYC program runs from
Mon, July 14 - Fri, July 25Not included in the program fee:
Travel to and from campus
Health insurance
Optional NYC group excursions
Meals. Students can use credit cards at restaurants and cafes located on campus and right outside the Columbia gates.
Gym Membership. A 3-week membership to Dodge Fitness Center costs $89 (2023 price).
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The 2-week NYC Residential program runs from Sun, July 13 - Sat, July 26. The fees include:
$3500 Course Fee
$2600 Housing Fee
$400 NYC Excursions Fee
Fully refunded $200 Housing Security Deposit upon satisfactory check-out inspection
Not included in the program fee:
Meals. Students prefer more flexibility in their dining options by using credit cards at restaurants and cafes located on campus and right outside the Columbia gates. They can also use credit cards at Ferris Booth Dining Hall, an all-you-care-to-eat cafeteria where vegan, vegetarian, kosher and gluten-free options are always on offer for breakfast ($12.75 per day), lunch ($18 per day) and dinner ($20.25 per day) seven days a week. Severe food allergies can be accommodated with enough advanced notice.
Loaner linens. Columbia offers an optional loaner package of linens including two sheets, a blanket, pillow, pillowcase, and towel for $47 for the three-week period.
Health insurance
Gym Membership. A 3-week membership to Dodge Fitness Center costs $89 (2023 price).
Pre/post-program travel & accommodations
Additional spending money for shopping, food, purchases of a personal nature, etc.
Costs associated with potential public health guidelines, which may include, but are not limited to, travel interruption and quarantine. We recommend families consider purchasing travel/trip insurance.
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Session 1: Sun, June 15 - Sat, June 28
Session 2: Sun, June 29 - Sat, July 12
Porto Session: Sun, July 13 - Sat, July 26
We are running two separate sessions of the 2-week Lisbon program. Tuition for each session is $5000. Airfare is not included.Tuition covers all day-to-day expenses including two meals each day, lodging, excursions, and all ground transportation during the program. Tuition does not include the application fee, airfare and baggage fees, visa and entry/exit fees, health insurance, or gifts, snacks, or other personal expenses.
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Sun, July 27 - Sat, Aug 9
Tuition is $5500. Airfare is not included. Tuition covers all day-to-day expenses including two meals each day, lodging, excursions, and all ground transportation during the program. Tuition does not include the application fee, airfare and baggage fees, visa and entry/exit fees, health insurance, or gifts, snacks, or other personal expenses.For students living in Korea and commuting to the program, tuition is $4000.
Application Fee
Early applications submitted by Feb 15, 2025: $30
Regular applications submitted after Feb 15, 2025: $60
The application fee is non-refundable and is not included in the program cost. To request an application fee waiver, please see our FAQs.
Financial Aid
We are committed to making our program accessible to all students and have reserved seats for students with financial needs. Families may apply for financial need assistance if their family income for the previous two years is below $100,000. Please note that scholarship funding is limited. Applications for financial aid will be reviewed on a first-completed, first-admitted basis.