Estimated Costs for 2026-2027

Description	Costs in USD
WSU Tuition and Fees *	$4,378.59
WSU Study Abroad Administrative Fee	$100.00
JIBS Obligatory Student Union Fee	$37.35
Accommodations	$3,628.16
Meals	$1,258.32
Local Transportation	$319.82
Books	$150.00
BlueCross BlueShield Global Solutions Insurance	$279.00
Personal Expenses	$1,215.00
Visa	$157.29
Passport	$165.00
Airfare	$910.00
Total	$12,598.93

*All fees are based on a 5 month period for a fall or spring semester.

 

NOTES:

• Figures are estimates given by Host University. Figures were given in host currency and converted to United States Dollars using a floating exchange rate. As of 07/30/2026 Swedish Krona (SEK) = 0.10486 (USD)
• An obligatory student union fee is 360 SEK per semester.  
• Accommodation expenses given by the university is an average of 6,750 SEK per month. The cost may also vary depending on whether it is fall or spring semester. A 850 SEK nonrefundable housing application fee is also included in the cost.
• Meals are estimated at 2,400 SEK per month.   
• Local transportation is around 610 SEK per month. This accounts for a monthly bus ticket for one zone, with a student discount.
• No exact estimate was provided by the partner university, however we estimate that you should not spend over $150 for textbooks for one semester. 
• The BlueCross BlueShield Global Solutions health insurance plan is required for study abroad. The total cost is based on the total number of days the student is abroad. As of August 2026, it cost $1.86 per day for a maximum $100,000 coverage and $100 deductible. 150 days (5 months) will be approximately $279.00.  There are different coverage plans available at different prices.
• Studying in Sweden for more than three months will require a residence permit. The permit application fee is 1,500 SEK. 
• Airfare cost was provided according to Orbitz as of 8/3/2026 with travel dates of January 16, 2027 – June 11, 2027. This should provide a good estimate to cover the airfare expense. On average a bus from the Gothenburg airport to Jonkoping is 610 SEK, so this was added to the airfare estimate.
• Personal expense estimates are provided by Financial Aid for students living on the WSU campus, which will be similar during a study abroad program. 

*Tuition and Fees are based on the Resident rate during Fall 2026 for 12 undergraduate credit hours at Wichita State University. Students will pay their current tuition rate during the study abroad program based on their residency and any specific college/department requirements.

Disclaimer: All costs are estimates and subject to change. Some universities will require payment for accommodations in advance as well as other fees. Often times, students will need to show proof of funds to live in the host country by means of bank statements in order to apply for visas. Please note extra travel expenses are not included. Budget accordingly.