Costs

Below are some estimates of the amounts you will need to spend for the Junior Term Abroad.  More detailed estimates, broken down by institution, are available from the Office of International Relations, who updates these estimates annually. Please note that these are mere estimates, and actual amounts will vary per institution, per city, and per student.

Living Expenses (Housing, Food, Books, Transportation, Medical Insurance, and Miscellaneous) for 1 semester (USD)

Taiwan - $2,000 to $2,500
Macau - $3,000 to $4,000
Thailand - $3,000 to $5,000
South Korea - $3,500 to $6,500
Singapore - $3,500 to $6,000
China, Mainland - $3,500 to $6,000
Cyprus, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Italy, Spain - $4,000 to $7,000
New Zealand - $5,000 to $12,000
Japan, outside Tokyo - $6,000 to $9,500
Belgium - $6,500 to $8,500
Japan, Tokyo - $6,500 to $11,500
Australia - $6,500 to $12,000
USA - $9,000 to $15,000

Round-trip Airfare (USD)
 
Macau, Singapore, Taiwan - $500
Thailand - $600
China, Mainland; Japan - $750
Korea - $850
Australia, New Zealand - $1,500
USA, UK - $1,600
France, Czech Republic, Germany, Spain  - $1,800
Belgium, Cyprus, Italy - $2,000

Other Expenses

ISEP Fee for students taking the Ateneo Student Exchange Program (ASEP)
Tuition Fees for students taking the External Study Abroad Program (ESAP); varies per destination university
OIR Processing Fee - PhP 10,000 (covers international courier fees, communication, and the contribution to the JTA development fund for scholars)
Passport Renewal - PhP 950 for Philippine passport
Student Visa Application (varies per country)
Language Proficiency Exams (if required)
Fees for Ateneo Transcripts and Certifications
Destination University Application Fees (if required)