Sydney, Australia
Macquarie University
Compare the costs -- you may be surprised at the results.
You may be surprised to learn that the estimated costs associated with your study abroad program at Macquarie University are not much different from those you'd expect to pay at Southern Miss. Southern Miss is committed to the principle of accessibility and works constantly to keep program costs down (in fact, our programs are among the lowest priced in the nation).
Your tuition fees, for example, will be very similar to what you normally pay for the regular academic year. How is that so? Because exchange programs operate on an "exchange" principle -- you pay your tuition and fees at home, a student at the partner university does likewise, and you "exchange" places. You do not pay any tuition to the host university. Thus, you can enroll at Macquarie for almost the same price that you'd pay for an academic year at Southern Miss. Below is a comparison of the estimated expenses for students living on campus at Southern Miss, and the Macquarie Exchange:
| |
Southern Miss Academic Year |
Macquarie Academic Year |
Macquarie Semester |
| |
|
(shown in US$) |
(shown in US$) |
| In-state tuition & fees |
$4914* |
$4914* |
$2457* |
| Housing & Meals |
$5220 |
$7600 |
$3800 |
| Books & Supplies |
$ 800 |
$ 500 |
$ 300 |
| Transportation |
$ 500 |
$ 300 |
$ 200 |
| Personal/Misc Expenses |
$2200 |
$1500 |
$ 800 |
| |
$13,634 |
$14,814 |
$7,557 |
* Price reflects MS resident tuition + $250 non-refundable program fee deposit. Non-resident fees are currently $3,389 per semester.
OTHER ANTICIPATED EXPENSES
As an exchange student, you are likely to incur some extra expenses, such as international airfare and student visas. A list of estimated extra costs is provided below:
| Airfare |
$1800 |
| Passport |
$ 100 |
| Student Visa |
$ 410 |
| ISIC Card |
$ 25 |
| |
$2535 |
The above costs are approximations only. Actual expenses will vary according to fluctuating exchange rates, changing prices, and individual discretion. Students should budget extra funds for any travel during holiday breaks.
NOTE: Exchange students are billed on the regular Southern Miss billing cycle for program tuition & fees only. Other expenses such as accommodation and board are handled overseas by the student; any refunds generated from financial aid may be applied toward these costs.
NOTE: Students are responsible for arranging transportation to and from the host site. (Southern Miss’ International Programs staff can provide a list of student travel agencies recommended by former exchange participants.) Students participating on the same exchange are encouraged to travel together when possible
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