Program Costs
Before arriving in Barcelona, you should budget your anticipated expenses for the entire semester. The budget should take into account spending on transportation, cell phone data, school materials, eating out, cultural and social activities, as well as independent travel.
The budget presented below is approximate and reflects basic expenses – based on previous student experiences – that you should account for in your financial planning. It does not include estimates for personal independent travel outside of Barcelona nor for social activities, as these expenses will vary widely by individual student. Unless otherwise noted, the amounts listed correspond to the entire semester, 4 months in the fall and 4.5-5.5 months in spring.
| EXPENSE | EXPENSE TYPE | FALL 2025 | SPRING 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Program Fee* | Billed by Home Institution | Provided by Home Institution | Provided by Home Institution |
| Housing Fee | Billed by Home Institution | $ 5,300 | $ 7,000 |
| Residence Hall Meal Plans (per voucher) | Direct Student Cost | $ 105 - 223 | $ 105 - 223 |
| Meals (not included in housing fee) | Direct Student Cost | $ 2,200 | $ 3,250 |
| Visa fees** | Direct Student Cost | $160 | $160 |
| Airfare (approx. R/T) Estimate varies based on departure location | Direct Student Cost | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| Local Transportation | Direct Student Cost | $ 250 | $ 350 |
| Books & Supplies | Direct Student Cost | $210 | $210 |
| Estimated Personal Expenses*** (Varies according to individual spending habits) | Direct Student Cost | $1,500 | $1,900 |
∗ Program Fee includes:
- Tuition fees
- Pre-departure and on-site orientations
- Mandatory day excursions and weekend trips as part of the Pro Seminar course
- In-program extracurricular cultural activities
- Health and safety insurance through Sanitas (in Spain) and International SOS (while traveling outside of Spain).
∗∗ Visa Fees: For some programs, you may need to apply for a visa or register with the country upon arrival. Consult with program staff for specific costs. More details can be found in the FAQ's
∗∗∗ Personal expenses: Figures represents averages and includes incidentals and living expenses, such as clothing, toiletries, entertainment, and communication expenses. If you plan to travel outside of your program location, you should account for personal travel expenses separately.
CASA Barcelona Withdrawal Policy
Should you withdraw from the program, you will be charged a non-refundable housing fee according to the following table. You must also contact your home institution regarding their withdrawal policy for tuition and program fees.
| Withdrawal Date | Fee |
|---|---|
| 91+ days prior to the start of the program | 0 % of housing cost |
| 90 - 61 days prior to the start of the program | 25 % of housing cost |
| 60 - 31 days prior to the start of the program | 50 % of housing cost |
| 30 - 1 day prior to the start of the program | 75% of housing cost |
| Program start date or after | 100% of housing cost |
