Program costs: The estimated costs of the Duke in Berlin program for 2008-09 are as follows (prices subject to change):

*The non-Duke student fee includes a one-time, lifetime transcript fee.

Engineering students participating in the special January course will pay an additional $4,000.

The following expenses are covered by the program:

• tuition for a full course load
• program-sponsored cultural activities and excursions
• lodging with families in Berlin
• breakfast
• public transportation passes
• German Student Visa
• breakfast

The following expenses are some of the expenses not covered by the program:

• airfare to and from Berlin
• independent travel and entertainment
• lunch in student cafeteria, and dinner
• books

For the regular fall semester (late August - mid December) the estimated living expenses apart from airfare are $3,670.

For the spring/summer semester (end of January - end of July) the estimated living expenses apart from airfare are $4,670.

For the academic year (late August - end of July) the estimated living expenses are $8,340.

Additional living expenses during the special winter course in January are estimated at $960.

Additional expenses: Additional expenses depend upon the tastes and habits of the individual. Students should be able to attend concerts, plays and movies, go sightseeing, visit museums and exhibits, take short weekend excursions, have an occasional dinner in a restaurant, and travel during the holiday periods. On average, previous students suggest the amount of around $1,000 per semester for personal expenses.

NOTE: Payment information will be provided in your acceptance packets.

Financial Aid: Duke students receiving financial aid are eligible for aid for this program (work-study funds must be converted to loans). Students are individually responsible for making the necessary arrangements with the Office of Undergraduate Financial Aid and the Bursar. Non-Duke students are not eligible to receive financial aid at Duke and should contact their home institutions for financial aid information.

Link to Duke Financial Aid Office

Link to Duke Bursar Office

Last updated: 14 February 2008