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The following listing represents the Academic Year Budget Sheet for *U of A Exchange: Kansai Gaidai University, Osaka.
 

Academic Year Budget Sheet for *U of A Exchange: Kansai Gaidai University, Osaka
Academic Year Budget Sheet for *U of A Exchange: Kansai Gaidai University, Osaka
Budget Item U of A Applicant
U of A Program Fee *   $11,512.00
U of A Tuition *   $9,655.50
Study Abroad Fee *   $300.00
Billable subtotal:  $21,467.50
Health Insurance   $420.00
Local Transportation   $1,750.00
Books and Supplies   $110.00
Program Application Fee   $0.00
Visa   $180.00
Airfare   $4,000.00
Lodging (included in the Program Fee)   $0.00
Optional Field Trips (included in the Program Fee)   $0.00
Meals (included in the Program Fee)   $0.00
Passport   $165.00
Personal Expenses   $3,000.00
Non-billable subtotal:  $9,625.00
Total: $31,092.50
Notes:
Program Fees – This university partner is the only “Full Exchange” partner at the U of A. Students will pay a program fee to cover housing & meal plan costs at the U of A rates to receive lodging, meals, and included cultural activities through at Kansa Gaidai.  

Tuition - Student exchange agreements between the U of A and foreign institutions stipulate that outbound U of A students pay for 15 hours of U of A tuition & on campus fees during their term abroad. Students are charged according to their major/college tuition rates. Students enroll in courses at a foreign institution.  
 
Airfare - 
Students are responsible for making their own travel arrangements. This figure assumes 2 round trip flights for a year in Japan.  
 
Books - Books, supplies & supplemental course fees can vary widely by academic program and destination. 
 
Personal Expenses - 
Personal spending habits vary greatly. Students should budget for personal travel and activities, laundry and toiletry items, and other necessities.  
 
Health Insurance -
 International Health Insurance is required to obtain a student visa and enroll in academic programs in this country. This figure assumes 10 months of coverage from the University of Arkansas provider, Cultural Insurance (CISI). The study abroad office will enroll students in this plan and provide proof of coverage. All travelers should maintain their regular US coverage while abroad.  
 
Passport -
 $165 is the approximate total cost of a new passport. Immigration requirements for most study abroad destinations require that a student's passport be valid for at least 6 months AFTER the conclusion of their study abroad program. Expediting a passport application can be more expensive.  
 
Immunizations - The Office of Study Abroad recommends all students to the Pat Walker Health Center Immunization & Travel Clinic. Students can review travel recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and confirm that they are up to date on all required or recommended vaccinations. Contact the Travel Clinic at 479-575-7723.  

 
Local Transportation – 
This estimate assumes $40-50 on public transportation around the community where students study.  

Updated 8/23/22 JA
* Billable item