The program costs consist of three components:
- the program package fees;
- the accommodation and meal package fees; and
- additional costs.
The program package fee is payable to the United States Studies Centre and the accommodation and meal fee is payable to UCLA Housing via your UCLA account.
1. Program package fees: AU$9,200 (Australian dollars)
Inclusions:
- Tuition for two courses at UCLA, each course is worth four UCLA units
- United States Studies Centre support before, during, and after the program
- Academic credit is guaranteed (Must have elective space in degree)
- Administrative fees
- Health insurance and travel insurance
- Pre-departure session with Sydney Global Mobility
- Risk Management and Emergency Response Plan
- All additional UCLA registration, orientation, and document fees
- On-campus internet
- Access to gym, pool, library, multiple eateries
- UCLA official transcript
- BruinCard
- Cultural activities in Los Angeles: Participants can look forward to a curated cultural outing during the programme. In previous years, this has included a Disneyland day with private coach transport provided. The specific activity for this year may vary, but the programme will include a high-quality group cultural experience, with transport arrangements covered as part of the programme cost.
A non-refundable deposit of AU$200 will be payable at the time of application. If offered a placement on the program, a further AU$800 will be payable to accept your placement. The combined amount of AU$1000 is part-payment of the total program fees and the final payment for the remainder is due mid-May 2026 (TBA).
2. Accommodation and meal package fees
You will need to choose an accommodation and meals package from the UCLA Summer Housing. More information is available on the accommodation page. Please note that the accommodation is subject to availability, but UCLA summer housing will do its best to accommodate your first request.
The Summer Housing portal will open in April. Indicative cost for a triple shared room, which includes a meal plan of 14 meals a week, was ~AUD$4,600 for the six weeks of the study abroad duration in 2025.
More premium housing options are available.
3. Additional costs
Students are also responsible for the following costs:
- Visa application and lodgment costs*. Refer to the US Embassy for details.
- Airfares and transfers.
- Any additional food and entertainment costs.
- Any costs accumulated at UCLA e.g. printing and other miscellaneous items such as potential laboratory costs for certain courses.
*Students should allow approximately US$800 for US student visa costs, in addition to attending an in-person interview in Sydney, Melbourne, or Perth. This estimated amount comprises three separate charges: the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) fee (US$350), the reciprocity fee (also referred to as the visa issuance fee) (US$280 to US$300), and the non-immigrant visa application fee (MRV fee) (US$185). US student visa fees are set by the US Government and may change without notice. USSC does not charge or collect US student visa fees.
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