Admission

Program Costs

Below are estimated program costs for one semester at Al-Quds Bard.  All billable costs (including tuition) are subject to change.  Please note that these estimates do not take into account any financial aid and/or scholarships that may apply.

Paid to Bard Amount
Tuition $22,088
Housing $  2,000
Group Flight Charge $  1,850
Additional Out-of-Pocket Expenses
Meals $  1,000
Transportation $  1,000
Personal Expenses $  1,500

  • Students are required to pay a $1,000 non-refundable deposit upon enrollment.  The deposit is applied towards the cost of tuition.  Study abroad scholarships awarded by Bard cannot be applied towards payment of the deposit.
  • Tuition estimate is based on one semester of study during the 2012-2013 academic year.  Actual tuition for subsequent academic years is likely to increase modestly.  Bard tuition typically increases 3-5% each academic year.
  • Students will be booked a seat on the required group flight from NYC.  Participants are responsible for paying travel expenses to Bard College incurred as a result of participation in the required pre-departure workshop and for their post-program travel expenses from JFK after returning to NYC on the group flight.
  • Students are responsible for covering the cost of all their meals, except for thos provided as part of any homestay. 
  • Students will be responsible for paying the cost of local transportation to and from the Al-Quds Bard campus from Ramallah.
  • Personal expenses will vary by student based on person expeditures and needs.  Students' main expenses usually include:  international telephone calls, cost of cellular phone calls (cell phone is provided), internet use, toiletries, entertainment (eating/going out, concerts, movies, etc.), and any non-program travel excursions.

Withdrawal and Cancellation

To review a copy of our program withdrawal, cancellation, and refund policy please click on the link below.

Refund Policy.pdf

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