James Cook University

Academic Year Southern Hemisphere 2024 — Session: Academic Year

Duration (approximate)

Departure Date February 1, 2024
Return Date November 16, 2024
Credits 24-32

Program Fee

Fee Type Amount Notes
Tuition and Orientation $27,530 The tuition portion of all program fees includes tuition for most arts and social science academic courses, pre-program advisory services, on-site orientation, complete support services throughout the program, health and accident insurance, post-program follow-up and transcript.
Room $9,570 The housing portion of our program fee assumes self-catered, standard accommodations. Students in catered housing or enhanced accommodations could be subject to supplemental charges. Please refer to the program's Accommodation page for more specific details.
Total Program Fee $37,100 Enrollment selections incurring additional fees will be billed several weeks after programs begin.

Estimate of Additional Expenses

Fee Type Amount Notes
Books $190 The average cost of books and supplies for a typical student for the year.
Meals $4,965 This estimate is based on the cost of food to be prepared using the residence facilities provided. Students in catered housing will be billed for the cost of the meal plan through their student account (see ?Potential Additional Fees? for more information).
Personal $3,545 Miscellaneous expenses (clothing, laundry, etc) associated with daily living in Australia.
Student Visa $500 Visa fees are subject to change.
Local Travel $710 Estimated travel costs from the student residence to the instruction site throughout the course of the program.
Program Travel $2,000 The program fee does not include the cost of traveling to and from Australia. The estimated cost of airfare is based on the average cost of travel from the US to the program. Cost will vary depending on time of purchase, point of origin and dates of travel.
Total Estimate of Additional Expenses $11,910 These estimates intend to assist students in budgeting for their experience abroad. Actual amounts will vary depending on individual spending habits. Exchange rate of USD 0.685 to AUD 1.00 was used in determining the above estimates.



Potential Additional Fees

Fee Type Amount Notes
Catered Housing Fee $750 - $1,250 Students assigned to a residential college, en-suite housing, or catered housing will be billed per-semester for the additional cost of the housing services and meals. These charges are generally posted the month after each semester begins.



Total Estimated Cost of Attendance

$49,010

These estimates intend to assist students in budgeting for their experience abroad. Actual amounts will vary depending on individual spending habits. Exchange rate of USD 0.685 to AUD 1.00 was used in determining the above estimates.