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Financial Aid and Scholarships

If you are eligible for financial aid, it can be used towards all UC Davis Summer Abroad programs. Learn more about financial aid and scholarships.

Program Fees

Program fees are subject to change and do not include airfare and other expenses; see "Fee Notes" and expenses table below.

 UC StudentNon-UC Student
Summer Abroad Fee
(includes $300 non-refundable deposit)
$1,275$1,275
Course Fee
UC: $279/unit x 8.0 units;
Non-UC: $389/unit x 8.0 units
$2,232$3,112
Accommodations and Services Abroad Fee$2,770$2,770
Summer Campus Fee$403.90$403.90
Total Fees Charged to Students
See "Fee Notes" section below for more information.
Paid directly to UC Davis
$6,680.90$7,560.90

Estimated Personal Expenses

Estimates are provided for financial aid and planning purposes; actual expenses vary.

 UC StudentNon-UC Student
Roundtrip Airfare (estimated from SFO)~$1,633~$1,633
Meals (not provided by program)~$913~$913
Other program-related expenses
(i.e., passport, visa, entry fees, course books)
~$275~$275
Total Estimated Personal Expenses 
See "Fee Notes" section below for more information.
Paid by student at the time expenses incurred
~$2,821~$2,821

Estimated Total Cost

Does not include personal side trips, gifts, entertainment expenses, etc.

Costs per studentUC StudentNon-UC Student
Total fees $6,680.90$7,560.90
Total estimated personal expenses~$2,821~$2,821
Total fees + estimated expenses~$9,501.90~$10,381.90

Fee Notes

  • Figures for tuition and fees represent currently approved or proposed amounts and may not be final. Actual tuition and fees are subject to change by the University of California as determined to be necessary or appropriate. Final approved tuition and fee levels may differ from the amounts presented. Some or all instruction for all or part of the academic year may be delivered remotely. Tuition and fees have been set regardless of the method of instruction and will not be refunded in the event instruction occurs remotely for any part of the academic year. UC Davis tuition and Fees are different for Graduate and non-resident students. Campus policy dictates that study abroad and other off-campus programs are not exempt from the UC Davis Summer Campus Fee, which covers services/initiatives such as Student Health and Counseling Services, Unitrans, Recreation, etc. Students have access to these services during the entire summer session period. 

Program Fees include

  • Lodging in double occupancy rooms at a hotel near Assumption University; hotel has air conditioning, free internet, elevators, and a spa. During week-long trip to Phuket, students will live in resort hotels and beach bungalows
  • Most meals during Phuket trip and during group excursions in Bangkok
  • Transportation including roundtrip airfare from Bangkok to Phuket and during group excursions in Bangkok
  • Entrance fees on group excursions
  • Lab equipment and supplies

Expenses not covered by program fees

  • Estimated personal expenses outlined in the table above
  • Personal travel during and outside of program dates
  • Entertainment expenses, including alcoholic beverages and personal purchases
  • Out-of-pocket expenses for medical and other emergencies
  • Expenses for special medical conditions

Visit Student Cancellation for information about Summer Abroad cancellation policies and deadlines.