Rutgers ACCESS THE WORLD Initiative
30+ Global Destinations | Rutgers Credits Abroad | All at Rutgers cost*
Rutgers Global–Study Abroad seeks to ensure that every Rutgers student has access to opportunities for global learning which are academically rigorous, degree-relevant, culturally transformative, and empower students for impact in local and global communities.
That's why we are excited to share with you the Access the World Initiative!
Depending on where you choose to study abroad, you may find the cost comparable or even more affordable than staying at Rutgers University for a semester.
Check out the two charts below to compare the estimated costs of Access the World study abroad programs for New Jersey and Non- New Jersey residents. And then head to the Program Search to get started!
Total cost abroad includes billable & non-billables:
- Tuition & Fees
- Housing
- Airfare
- Meals
- Visa
- Personal Expenses
- Access the World Scholarship
See website program pages for estimated breakdowns.
NEW JERSEY RESIDENTS
Fall 2022/Spring 2023
| NJ Residents | Non-NJ Residents | |
| Tuition & Fees (depending on school of enrollment) |
$7,914 – $9,377 | $16,257 – $18,797 |
| Room & Board | $7,154 | $7,154 |
| Personal Expenses | $2,975 | $3,231 |
| TOTAL | $18,042 – $19,505 | $26,642 – $29,182 |
*This comparison provides an estimated semester cost of attendance: costs are subject to change or vary based on student choices, personal circumstances, and current airfare rates. Estimations include tuition, fees, housing, airfare, visa, food, and all other personal expenses. Costs assume the most economical housing option abroad and average Rutgers on-campus housing and board.
| Green | Below Rutgers Cost |
| Blue | At Rutgers Cost |
| Orange | Above Rutgers Cost |
| Study Abroad Program | Location |
Billable Price |
|---|---|---|
| Ewha University | Seoul, South Korea | $9,600 |
| National Taiwan University | Taipei, Taiwan | $11,900 |
| Polytechnic University of Valencia | Valencia, Spain | $14,500 |
| Study in Heredia (USAC) | Heredia, Costa Rica | $11,900 |
| University of Fukui | Fukui, Japan | $9,600 |
| University of the West Indies at Cave Hill | Cave Hill, Barbados | $9,600 |
| American College of Thessaloniki | Thessaloniki, Greece | $14,500 |
| Brussels School of Governance / Vesalius College | Brussels, Belgium | $9,600 |
| Cardiff University | Wales, UK | $9,600 |
| Chinese University of Hong Kong – Shenzhen | Shenzhen, China | $11,900 |
| FU-Best at Freie University | Berlin, Germany | $14,500 |
| Hebrew University of Jerusalem | Jerusalem, Israel | $14,500 |
| Hong Kong University of Science and Technology | Hong Kong | $11,900 |
| International Christian University | Tokyo, Japan | $9,600 |
| Open Campus in the Americas (CIEE) – 2 Blocks | The Americas, Various | $14,500 |
| Oxford Brookes University | Oxford, UK | $9,600 |
| Peking University | Beijing, China | $11,900 |
| Ritsumeikan University | Kyoto, Japan | $9,600 |
| Sciences Po | France, Various | $9,600 |
| Seoul National University | Seoul, South Korea | $9,600 |
| Southern University of Science and Technology | Shenzhen, China | $11,900 |
| Study in Prague (USAC) | Prague, Czech Republic | $14,500 |
| The Hague University (USAC) | Hague, Netherlands | $11,900 |
| Universities of Paris (MICEFA) | Paris, France | $9,600 |
| University College London – STEM & History | London, UK | $9,600 |
| University of Bristol | Bristol, UK | $9,600 |
| University of Hong Kong | Hong Kong | $11,900 |
| University of Manchester | Manchester, UK | $9,600 |
| University of Valencia | Valencia, Spain | $16,000 |
| Yonsei University (USAC) | Seoul, South Korea | $11,900 |
| Zhejiang University | Hangzhou, China | $11,900 |
| City, University of London | London, UK | $11,900 |
| Dance Jerusalem | Jerusalem, Israel | $16,000 |
| International Studies Institute Florence | Florence, Italy | $14,500 |
| John Cabot University | Rome, Italy | $18,500 |
| Macquarie University | Sydney, Australia | $9,600 |
| Research Semester in Europe (EuroScholars ISA) | Europe, Various | $14,500 |
| Stockholm University | Stockholm, Sweden | $9,600 |
| Study in Buenos Aires, Argentina (CIEE) | Buenos Aires, Argentina | $18,500 |
| Study in Shanghai (CIEE) | Shanghai, China | $19,500 |
| Technion International School of Engineering | Haifa, Israel | $14,500 |
| Trinity Laban – Fall-only | London, UK | $14,500 |
| Umbra Institute | Perugia, Italy | $14,500 |
| University College Dublin | Dublin, Ireland | $18,500 |
| University of Auckland | Auckland, New Zealand | $9,600 |
| University of Cape Town (CIEE) | Cape Town, South Africa | $19,500 |
| University of Ghana (CIEE) | Accra, Ghana | $19,500 |
| University of Melbourne | Melbourne, Australia | $9,600 |
| University of Oslo | Oslo, Norway | $9,600 |
Billable Costs for non-New Jersey & non-Rutgers Residents
| Study Abroad Program | Location | Billable Price |
|---|---|---|
| American College of Thessaloniki | Thessaloniki, Greece | $18,400 |
| Brussels School of Governance / Vesalius College | Brussels, Belgium | $13,500 |
|
Cardiff University
|
Wales, UK | $13,500 |
| Chinese University of Hong Kong – Shenzhen | Shenzhen, China | $15,800 |
| City, University of London | London, UK | $15,800 |
| Dance Jerusalem | Jerusalem, Israel | $19,900 |
| Ewha University | Seoul, South Korea | $13,500 |
| FU-Best at Freie University | Berlin, Germany | $18,400 |
| Hebrew University of Jerusalem | Jerusalem, Israel | $18,400 |
| Hong Kong University of Science and Technology | Hong Kong | $15,800 |
| International Christian University | Tokyo, Japan | $13,500 |
| International Studies Institute Florence | Florence, Italy | $18,400 |
| National Taiwan University | Taipei, Taiwan | $15,800 |
| Open Campus in the Americas (CIEE) – 2 Blocks | The Americas, Various | $18,400 |
| Oxford Brookes University | Oxford, UK | $13,500 |
| Peking University | Beijing, China | $15,800 |
| Polytechnic University of Valencia | Valencia, Spain | $18,400 |
| Research Semester in Europe (EuroScholars ISA) | Europe, Various | $18,400 |
| Ritsumeikan University | Kyoto, Japan | $13,500 |
| Sciences Po | France, Various | $13,500 |
| Seoul National University | Seoul, South Korea | $13,500 |
| Southern University of Science and Technology | Shenzhen, China | $15,800 |
| Stockholm University | Stockholm, Sweden | $13,500 |
| Study in Heredia (USAC) | Heredia, Costa Rica | $15,800 |
| Study in Prague (USAC) | Prague, Czech Republic | $18,400 |
| Technion International School of Engineering | Haifa, Israel | $18,400 |
| The Hague University (USAC) | Hague, Netherlands | $15,800 |
| Umbra Institute | Perugia, Italy | $18,400 |
| Universities of Paris (MICEFA) | Paris, France | $13,500 |
| University College London – STEM & History | London, UK | $13,500 |
| University of Auckland | Auckland, New Zealand | $13,500 |
| University of Bristol | Bristol, UK | $13,500 |
| University of Fukui | Fukui, Japan | $13,500 |
| University of Hong Kong | Hong Kong | $15,800 |
| University of Manchester | Manchester, UK | $13,500 |
| University of Oslo | Oslo, Norway | $13,500 |
| University of the West Indies at Cave Hill | Cave Hill, Barbados | $13,500 |
| University of Valencia | Valencia, Spain | $19,900 |
| Yonsei University (USAC) | Seoul, South Korea | $15,800 |
| Zhejiang University | Hangzhou, China | $15,800 |
| Macquarie University | Sydney, Australia | $13,500 |
| Study in Buenos Aires, Argentina (CIEE) | Buenos Aires, Argentina | $22,400 |
| University College Dublin - Belgrove Housing | Dublin, Ireland | $22,400 |
| University of Melbourne | Melbourne, Australia | $13,500 |
| John Cabot University | Rome, Italy | $22,400 |
| Study in Shanghai (CIEE) | Shanghai, China | $23,400 |
| Trinity Laban – Fall-only | London, UK | $18,400 |
| University of Cape Town (CIEE) | Cape Town, South Africa | $23,400 |
| University of Ghana (CIEE) | Accra, Ghana | $23,400 |