Low-Cost Programs

The Study Abroad Office knows that cost can be a huge concern for students when deciding on a study abroad program, but there are programs all over the world where the cost to live and study is the same or less than the costs at NC State! 

The programs below are the most cost-effective at NC State.

Short-Term Study Abroad Programs*

*Note that some of these programs may not be available each year

Less than the cost of attendance at NC State

Within $1000 of the cost of attendance at NC State

Within $2,000 of the cost of attendance at NC State

Semester Study Abroad Programs

Less than the cost of attendance at NC State

Within $500 of the cost of attendance at NC State

Within $1,000 of the cost of attendance at NC State

Within $1,500 of the cost of attendance at NC State

Within $2,000 of the cost of attendance at NC State

To further offset the costs of study abroad, students should apply for scholarships, both from NC State and outside sources, as well as work with the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid on other funding opportunities.

*Study abroad costs are estimates based on tuition, housing, meals, airfare, visa fees, etc and are subject to change anytime. Comparisons are made using NC State cost of attendance (tuition, on-campus housing, meals, etc) as provided by the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid.