Costs for direct enroll ISDSI programs

Tuition and Fees

Tuition and Fees

Study abroad can be surprisingly affordable if you plan well, and often your existing financial aid will transfer. In addition, to help students afford study abroad, ISDSI charges a comprehensive fee so that there are no “hidden” or “extra” fees and costs that you have to pay once you arrive.

When comparing the costs of study abroad, many programs will make students pay for the cost of local travel, food, books, readers, and more. We’ve been on financial aid and put ourselves through college — there are no hidden costs once you arrive in Thailand.

OUR COMPREHENSIVE FEE INCLUDES:

  • Tuition
  • Housing
  • In-country books/readers
  • Program related travel
  • Program related food (on expeditions, etc.)
  • Monthly cash stipend for food not covered on expeditions

THE only things our FEE DOES NOT COVER are THE FOLLOWING:

  • Roundtrip airfare to Thailand
  • Thai Visa
  • Insurance (this may be paid for by your institution — check with your study abroad office)
  • Any personal clothing or gear you might need for your semester
  • All students will be issued an ISDSI transcript. If needed a transcript from our School of Record, the University of Minnesota, is available for a $450 fee.

If you are considering an ISDSI program, please contact us at [email protected] to find out about scholarship opportunities that are available.  Some scholarships require quite a bit of lead time, so the sooner you contact us the better we will be able to help you with applying for scholarships.

Semester programs: 2026-2027

ProgramProgram feeTuitionRoom & boardCredits
Culture, Ecology, and Community (CEC)$28,444$19,910$8,53318
Society and Culture of Thailand (SCT)$18,500$12,950$5,55016
Orphaned and Vulnerable Children (OVC)$18,500$12,950$5,55016

Summer programs: 2026

ProgramProgram feeCreditsLength
Agroecology and Entrepreneurship$4,50066 weeks
Elephants and Conservation Ecology$6,50044 weeks
Marine and Tropical Coastal Ecosystems$7,50044 weeks
Independent Internship$4,50048 weeks

Application Deadlines

Semester Application Deadlines: Fall – March 15 / Spring – October 15

Summer Application Early Decision: January 15 / Deadline: April 1

Some programs fill quickly! Apply early to secure your spot. After the deadline we will accept students on a space available basis, so contact us at [email protected]

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