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Program Fees

IISAC is committed to offering an academically challenging and high quality program at an affordable price. We believe that world class education should be attainable to all undergraduate students. All fees must be paid in full to IISAC prior to departure (contact us for details).

Spring 2008

  • Semester Duration: Early January to late April
  • Application Deadline: October 30
  • Admission: Rolling
  • Program Fees: $6,400
Fall 2008
  • Academic Duration: Mid July - late November
  • Application Deadline: May 30
  • Admissions: Rolling
  • Program Fees: $6,400

The Program Fee includes :

  • Transportation upon timely arrival from Chennai Airport to the University
  • Orientation program upon arrival to India and at Pondicherry University
  • Housing and meals at the University
  • Tuition fees, registration fees, and examination charges
  • IISAC's South India Tour
  • IISAC sponsored field trips, excursions, and cultural activities
  • Pondicherry University transcript sent to student's home institution
  • Pre-Departure Handbook
  • Student Handbook
  • $25 Application fee
  • $350 Entry deposit

The Program Fee does not include :

  • Round-trip airfare
  • Transportation to Chennai Airport at the conclusion of the program
  • Airport taxes, fees, and security taxes
  • Visa and Passport application fees
  • Overseas health and travel insurance
  • Independent travel within India
  • Personal expenditures

Though IISAC does not cover these fees it is willing to facilitate students in their visa application process, coordination of their tourist travel in India, as well as any other investments made by our students in India (such as leasing a cell phone for personal use).