Accommodations and Costs

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Students are responsible to secure their own housing in Barcelona (apartments or renting a room in a private residence). UPF and the Barcelona PCC coordinator may have suggestions for lodging options.

Estimated Cost of the Program

The following costs are an approximation. Costs vary depending on the exchange rate at the time of the program.

  • Air fare: $900
  • Monthly room in shared apartment: $400 per month (including utilities)
  • Food: $750 for 3 months (depending if you cook or eat out)
  • City Transportation: $150 for 3 months (monthly bus pass approx. $47)
  • PCC Tuition
    • Resident Tuition: $67 per credit hour plus related fees (student activity and technology) To qualify for resident tuition, you much be an American citizen or immigrant with a permanent resident status in Oregon or the bordering states of Idaho, California, Nevada and Washington.
    • Non-resident Tuition: $195 per credit hour plus related fees. Non-residents include international students and students residing in states which do not border Oregon.
  • Barcelona Exchange Program enrollment fee: $100

Financial Aid

Financial aid may be applied to the cost of the program. Please contact Michael Morrow in the Financial Aid Office to determine how financial aid may apply. In addition you should present to the Financial Aid Office an estimate of costs (see cost breakdown sheet) that indicate costs involved with this exchange (such as round trip airline tickets and housing). The financial aid office may use this information to determine how much to increase your financial aid package.

Please be aware that if you are expecting to receive financial aid upon your return for the following quarter you will need to finalize all the requirements for this program. The classes you take at the University in Barcelona will show an incomplete until the UPF grades are received, you have turned in your independent study and have had your interview with the program coordinator.