Low Cost Programs
Low Cost Semester Programs
Compare the approximate cost of attendance at UNC-Chapel Hill for a semester versus the study abroad program cost listed in the budget sheet.
If you are an in-state student, there are many study abroad programs that are similar in cost to a fall or spring semester here at UNC Chapel Hill – and some programs that are even less expensive. The lists below include programs that are less than $13,000 and programs that are between $13,000-$15,000 for in-state students.
If you are an out-of-state student, the majority of our study abroad programs are less expensive than a semester at UNC Chapel Hill. You may find that direct-enroll and provider programs are most cost-effective, since you pay tuition to a partner institution.
Approximate cost per semester at UNC:
2023 – 2024 | In-State: $13,059 | Out-of-State: $28,685
Semester Programs Less than $13,000
| Program | Country |
|---|---|
| Heidelberg University | Germany |
| Karlsruhe Institute of Technology | Germany |
| Ulm University | Germany |
| Universitaet Tuebingen | Germany |
| University of Stuttgart | Germany |
| University of Konstanz | Germany |
| University of Hohenheim | Germany |
| University of Freiburg | Germany |
| University of Bergen | Norway |
| Seoul National University | South Korea |
| Korea University | South Korea |
| Universidad de Navarra (Media and Journalism) | Spain |
| National Taiwan University | Taiwan |
| Mahidol University International College | Thailand |
Program costs subject to change. Check the program brochure and budget sheet for updated info. Spring and fall semester costs can differ, be sure to check out which term is less expensive.
Semester Programs between $13,000 – $15,000
| Program | Country |
|---|---|
| McGill University | Cananda |
| Aarhus University | Denmark |
| Lancaster University | England |
| University of Sussex | England |
| University of Manchester | England |
| University of Sheffield | England |
| University of East Anglia | England |
| University of Helsinki | Finland |
| Sciences Po Paris | France |
| Universite Grenoble Alpes | France |
| University of Mannheim | Germany |
| University of Limerick | Ireland |
| Arava Institute for Environmental Studies | Israel |
| Bologna Consortial Studies | Italy |
| Florence University of the Arts | Italy |
| Universita Bocconi | Italy |
| Waseda University | Japan |
| Yonsei University | Japan |
| Keio Univeristy | Japan |
| Radboud University | Netherlands |
| University of Groningen | Netherlands |
| University of Oslo | Norway |
| University of Abderdeen | Scotland |
| Universidad Carlos III de Madrid | Spain |
| Lund University | Sweden |
| Stockholm University | Sweden |
| University of Gothenberg | Sweden |
| University of Zurich | Switzerland |
| Bogazici University | Turkey |
| Universidad de Montevideo | Uruguay |
Program costs subject to change. Check the program brochure and budget sheet for updated info. Spring and fall semester costs can differ, be sure to check out which term is less expensive.
More Information
Not sure what the difference is between an exchange programs and a direct-enroll program? Check out the Study Abroad 101 video series to explore your program and funding options.
Learn more about program types.