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Trinity College Dublin (CASA)


Budget Sheet for Spring 2024

Total Estimated Cost to Study Abroad: $43,810

Cost to remain at Vanderbilt: $44,795

The estimated total cost includes all aspects of the study abroad experience. Tuition, housing, meals, airfare, visa fees, books/supplies, local transportation, and personal expenses are included in this estimate. These fees may be paid to Vanderbilt or to third parties; see the estimates for each of these categories below.

This program is estimated to cost $985 less than a semester on campus at Vanderbilt.

Fees Paid to Vanderbilt University

Students pay Vanderbilt tuition for each term abroad (read more). Fees paid to Vanderbilt University will be typically be billed according to the Office of Student Account's regular schedule for the term. Any Vanderbilt financial aid you normally receive will be automatically applied to your account, as it is when you are on campus (except for work study, which cannot be used abroad).

Tuition $30,809
Program Fee $241
Administrative Fee $0
Total Paid to Vanderbilt $31,050

Estimated Out of Pocket Costs

These are the fees GEO estimates you will pay to parties other than Vanderbilt. These may be paid to the program partner, to airlines, foreign governments, retailers, and/or other parties.

Meals $2,540
Housing $5,850
Visa/Residence Permit $340
Books/Supplies $430
Local Transportation $130
Personal Expenses $2,470
Airfare $1,000
Total Paid Out of Pocket $12,760

Key Details

Included in fees paid to Vanderbilt University: Trinity College Dublin tuition fees are covered by your Vanderbilt tuition payment. Housing and meals are not included. Vanderbilt's mandatory international health insurance is included in the program fee. Vanderbilt's Program Fee is subject to change and will always reflect the actual amount charged to us by our partners. This may result in additional credits or charges to your student account after the amount shown is billed. Please see the partner's currently published fees to check on the fees charged by the partner (start here).

Please note the following regarding the estimated out-of-pocket costs listed above:

  • Students will pay Trinity College Dublin directly for housing and, when applicable, meals. Tuition will be paid through Vanderbilt.
  • The cost of Vanderbilt's mandatory health insurance coverage (GeoBlue) is included in the Program Fee paid to Vanderbilt. This cost is based on the length of the program and accounts for $241 of the listed Program Fee.
  • Visa costs and requirements may vary depending on your nationality.
  • The visa estimate above represents the cost of obtaining Ireland's Permission to Remain, which most students will do after arriving in Ireland. US citizens do not require a visa to travel to Ireland.
  • The Books and Supplies cost estimate given here includes books, photocopies, laundry, and Irish cell phone plan.
  • Our local cost estimates are based on a rate of 1.12 Euros to the US dollar.
  • The estimate for personal expenses is based on the Vanderbilt campus Student Service Fees and Personal Costs estimates, with adjustments based on local cost of living, length of program, and exchange rates. This amount is expected to allow for entertainment and participation in cultural activities, but does not include extensive personal travel. Also included in GEO's personal expenses estimate is VU's standard estimate for maintaining health insurance in your home country in case of medical emergency.
  • Sites like numbeo.com can be useful for getting a sense of what common items and services cost in cities around the globe.
  • Airfare costs are highly variable and influenced by a number of factors, so we recommend making your own estimates based on your personal travel plans.
  • There may be predeparture costs associated with health checks, vaccination, prescriptions, etc. These costs will vary individually. Vaccinations that are required for entry into your host country or for participation on your program can be covered by financial aid.

In addition to the costs above, you should also maintain your health insurance coverage in your home country in case of medical emergency.

Trinity College Dublin (CASA)


Budget Sheet for Fall 2023

Total Estimated Cost to Study Abroad: $43,134

Cost to remain at Vanderbilt: $44,359

The estimated total cost includes all aspects of the study abroad experience. Tuition, housing, meals, airfare, visa fees, books/supplies, local transportation, and personal expenses are included in this estimate. These fees may be paid to Vanderbilt or to third parties; see the estimates for each of these categories below.

This program is estimated to cost $1,225 less than a semester on campus at Vanderbilt.

Fees Paid to Vanderbilt University

Students pay Vanderbilt tuition for each term abroad (read more). Fees paid to Vanderbilt University will be typically be billed according to the Office of Student Account's regular schedule for the term. Any Vanderbilt financial aid you normally receive will be automatically applied to your account, as it is when you are on campus (except for work study, which cannot be used abroad).

Tuition $30,809
Program Fee $241
Administrative Fee $0
Total Paid to Vanderbilt $30,614

Estimated Out of Pocket Costs

These are the fees GEO estimates you will pay to parties other than Vanderbilt. These may be paid to the program partner, to airlines, foreign governments, retailers, and/or other parties.

Meals $2,510
Housing $5,850
Visa/Residence Permit $340
Books/Supplies $420
Local Transportation $130
Personal Expenses $2,270
Airfare $1,000
Total Paid Out of Pocket $12,520

Key Details

Included in fees paid to Vanderbilt University: Trinity College Dublin tuition fees are covered by your Vanderbilt tuition payment. Housing and meals are not included. Vanderbilt's mandatory international health insurance is included in the program fee. Vanderbilt's Program Fee is subject to change and will always reflect the actual amount charged to us by our partners. This may result in additional credits or charges to your student account after the amount shown is billed. Please see the partner's currently published fees to check on the fees charged by the partner (start here).

Please note the following regarding the estimated out-of-pocket costs listed above:

  • Students will pay Trinity College Dublin directly for housing and, when applicable, meals. Tuition will be paid through Vanderbilt.
  • The cost of Vanderbilt's mandatory health insurance coverage (GeoBlue) is included in the Program Fee paid to Vanderbilt. This cost is based on the length of the program and accounts for $241 of the listed Program Fee.
  • Visa costs and requirements may vary depending on your nationality.
  • The visa estimate above represents the cost of obtaining Ireland's Permission to Remain, which most students will do after arriving in Ireland. US citizens do not require a visa to travel to Ireland.
  • The Books and Supplies cost estimate given here includes books, photocopies, laundry, and Irish cell phone plan.
  • Our local cost estimates are based on a rate of 1.12 Euros to the US dollar.
  • The estimate for personal expenses is based on the Vanderbilt campus Student Service Fees and Personal Costs estimates, with adjustments based on local cost of living, length of program, and exchange rates. This amount is expected to allow for entertainment and participation in cultural activities, but does not include extensive personal travel. Also included in GEO's personal expenses estimate is VU's standard estimate for maintaining health insurance in your home country in case of medical emergency.
  • Sites like numbeo.com can be useful for getting a sense of what common items and services cost in cities around the globe.
  • Airfare costs are highly variable and influenced by a number of factors, so we recommend making your own estimates based on your personal travel plans.
  • There may be predeparture costs associated with health checks, vaccination, prescriptions, etc. These costs will vary individually. Vaccinations that are required for entry into your host country or for participation on your program can be covered by financial aid.

In addition to the costs above, you should also maintain your health insurance coverage in your home country in case of medical emergency.

Trinity College Dublin (CASA)


Budget Sheet for Spring 2023

Total Estimated Cost to Study Abroad: $40,190

Cost to remain at Vanderbilt: $42,196

The estimated total cost includes all aspects of the study abroad experience. Tuition, housing, meals, airfare, visa fees, books/supplies, local transportation, and personal expenses are included in this estimate. These fees may be paid to Vanderbilt or to third parties; see the estimates for each of these categories below.

This program is estimated to cost $2,006 less than a semester on campus at Vanderbilt.

Fees Paid to Vanderbilt University

Students pay Vanderbilt tuition for each term abroad (read more). Fees paid to Vanderbilt University will be typically be billed according to the Office of Student Account's regular schedule for the term. Any Vanderbilt financial aid you normally receive will be automatically applied to your account, as it is when you are on campus (except for work study, which cannot be used abroad).

Tuition $29,065
Program Fee $0
Administrative Fee $285
Total Paid to Vanderbilt $29,350

Estimated Out of Pocket Costs

These are the fees GEO estimates you will pay to parties other than Vanderbilt. These may be paid to the program partner, to airlines, foreign governments, retailers, and/or other parties.

Meals $2,240
Housing $4,970
Visa/Residence Permit $300
Books/Supplies $230
Local Transportation $120
Personal Expenses $1,980
Airfare $1,000
Total Paid Out of Pocket $10,840

Key Details

Included in fees paid to Vanderbilt University: Trinity College Dublin tuition fees are covered by your Vanderbilt tuition payment. Housing and meals are not included. The administrative fee covers Vanderbilt's mandatory international health insurance. Vanderbilt's Program Fee is subject to change and will always reflect the actual amount charged to us by our partners. This may result in additional credits or charges to your student account after the amount shown is billed. Please see the partner's currently published fees to check on the fees charged by the partner (start here).

Please note the following regarding the estimated out-of-pocket costs listed above:

  • Students will pay Trinity College Dublin directly for housing and, where applicable, meals. Tuition will be paid through Vanderbilt.
  • Visa costs and requirements may vary depending on your nationality.
  • The visa estimate above represents the cost of obtaining Ireland's Permission to Remain, which most students will do after arriving in Ireland. US citizens do not require a visa to travel to Ireland.
  • The Books and Supplies cost estimate given here includes books, photocopies, and phone plan.
  • Our local cost estimates are based on a rate of 0.99 Euros to the US dollar.
  • The estimate for personal expenses is based on the Vanderbilt campus Student Service Fees and Personal Costs estimates, with adjustments based on local cost of living, length of program, and exchange rates. This amount is expected to allow for entertainment and participation in cultural activities, but does not include extensive personal travel. Also included in GEO's personal expenses estimate is VU's standard estimate for maintaining health insurance in your home country in case of medical emergency.
  • Sites like numbeo.com can be useful for getting a sense of what common items and services cost in cities around the globe.
  • Airfare costs are highly variable and influenced by a number of factors, so we recommend making your own estimates based on your personal travel plans.
  • There may be predeparture costs associated with health checks, vaccination, prescriptions, etc. These costs will vary individually.

In addition to the costs above, you should also maintain your health insurance coverage in your home country in case of medical emergency.