What are the costs of the Year Abroad (where applicable)?
The year abroad is a compulsory element of the Single Honours degree. During the year abroad the fees you will pay are set at half the price of standard fees. These fees are payable to the University of Birmingham, and no further fees are payable to the institution overseas.Living costs abroad obviously vary enormously. Expenses in California are particularly high, while students in Canada and Chicago have lower housing costs. Up-to-date housing and living costs are distributed to students early on in their second year to help them in their decision-making. They can be viewed on this website by following the links from ‘Exchange Programs’ to ‘Formal Information for the Year Abroad.’ Students entering in 2006 who go out on an international year aboard, i.e. those not travelling under Erasmus will be eligible for a £300 grant towards their additional costs (travel, accommodation etc.
