Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

Spring 2027 — Session: Semester

Duration (approximate)

Departure Date January 3, 2027
Return Date June 19, 2027
Credits 12.5-15

Program Fee

Fee Type Amount Notes
Tuition and Fees $35,795 The tuition portion of the program fee 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. Program fees are based on credits listed on each program's cost of attendance sheet; credit overload is subject to an additional tuition charge.
Room $5,700 The housing portion of the 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 $41,495 Please see the Potential Additional Fees section below. Additional fees will be billed several weeks after programs begin.

Estimate of Additional Expenses

Fee Type Amount Notes
Books $115 The average cost of books and supplies for a typical student for the semester.
Meals $3,220 This estimate is based on the cost of food to be prepared using the residence facilities provided.
Personal $3,200 This budget item is meant to cover general expenses of daily life. Our estimated cost typically includes toiletries, snacks, cell phones, limited entertainment activities, and other miscellaneous expenses. This includes an estimated $300 for out-of-pocket medical expenses.
Student Visa $180 Students studying in the UK for less than 6 months are required to apply for a standard visitor visa (some non-US citizens), which costs £135, and 1 month before departure, some US citizens will apply for a UK ETA, which costs £20. To expedite a UK visa application is an estimated additional fee of £500-£1000 plus an additional cost of £37 in shipping. Fees are subject to change.
Local Travel $805 Estimated travel costs from the student residence to the instruction site throughout the semester.
Program Travel $1,200 The program fee does not include the cost of traveling to and from the program location. 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 $8,720 These estimates are intended to assist students in budgeting for their experience abroad. Actual amounts will vary depending on individual spending habits. An exchange rate of USD 1.35 to GBP 1.00 was used in determining the above estimates.


Potential Additional Fees

Fee Type Amount Notes
Supplemental Housing Fee - Studio $1,850 Students assigned to studio housing will be billed a supplemental housing fee. These charges are generally posted the month after each semester begins.


Total Estimated Cost of Attendance

$50,215

The Total Estimated Cost of Attendance includes the Program Fee and Estimate of Additional Expenses.