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 Program Cost
Students from North American Institutions
Below are estimated program expenses for one semester of study at Wits with the IHRE program (based on available figures for the 2009/2010 academic year). Please note that these estimates do not take into account any financial aid or scholarships that may apply.
| Paid to Bard |
Amount |
| Tuition |
$19,540* |
| Airfare |
$2,400** |
| Room |
Included in tuition |
| Community Human Rights Workshop |
Included in tuition |
| Course reading materials |
Included in tuition |
| Mandatory SA Insurance |
Included in tuition |
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| Additional Out-of-Pocket Expenses |
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| Estimated Food |
$1,500 |
| Estimated Personal Expenses |
$1,500*** |
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| Total Estimated Program Cost |
$24,940 |
*Estimate based on available figures for the 2009/2010 academic year. Actual tuition cost subject to change.
**Estimated round trip airfare per student for group flight. Please note that airfare for the 2010 program has increased as a result of high demand for flights (due to 2010 World Cup).
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Estimated personal expenses include costs for entertainment and transportation within Johannesburg plus light travel over spring break. Students planning extensive travel during and after the program will have higher personal expenses.
Students from Wits and African Institutions
Wits students pay their customary tuition fees for one semester of study at Wits and are responsible for their own housing. Students from other educational institutions in Africa should contact the IHRE program office in Johannesburg for information on tuition.
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Students from North American Institutions
Bard staff work closely with study abroad staff at the student's home institution to ensure that, whenever possible, financial aid packages (including federal and state scholarships) may be applied to IHRE tuition and fees. Additionally, students from North American institutions may be eligible for need-based financial assistance directly from the Institute for International Liberal Education at Bard College.
Information on how to apply for available scholarships is included in the program application.
Students from Wits and African Institutions
Please contact the IHRE program office in Johannesburg for information on scholarships and financial for African participants in the IHRE program.
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