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Science Abroad - Switzerland (May to August)

Costs

The deadlines for fees payable to the University of Toronto are as follows:

• Application fee: January 15, 2025 at 4pm
• Non-refundable deposit of $1,000: due one week after admission notification
• All remaining fees: March 12, 2025 

2025 Costs of Science Abroad Switzerland (Domestic Students)

  Amount Details
FEES PAID TO U of T    
Application Fee $210 Paid at the time of application
Course Fee  $2,690 Includes a $1,000 deposit
U of T Incidental Fees $216.28 Estimate based on 2024 part-time summer fees
Accommodation $6,500 Based on single occupancy at CERN's housing 
ADDITIONAL COSTS    
Airfare $1,400 Estimate - cost depends on departure location
and purchase date
Meals $3,000 Estimate - paid onsite for purchased
and self-prepared meals
CERN Allianz insurance $1,000 Estimate - paid onsite
Local Transportation variable Estimate - paid on site if required
Medical Travel Insurance variable Students must provide proof of medical travel insurance
Miscellaneous Expenses variable All students should budget for miscellaneous expenses (e.g. travel, gifts, etc.)
Approximate TOTAL Program Cost 
INCLUDING CERN insurance
$15,016 This figure does not include mandatory medical travel insurance

* Domestic (non-Ontario residents) pay an additional $306.

2025 Costs of Science Abroad Switzerland (International Students)

  Amount Details
FEES PAID TO U of T    
Application Fee $210 Paid at the time of application
Course Fee  $3,845 Includes a $1,000 deposit
U of T Incidental Fees $216.28 Estimate based on 2024 part-time summer fees
Accommodation $6,500 Based on single occupancy at CERN's housing 
ADDITIONAL COSTS    
Airfare $1,400 Estimate - cost depends on departure location
and purchase date
Meals $3,000 Estimate - paid onsite for purchased
and self-prepared meals
CERN Allianz insurance $1,000 Estimate - paid onsite
Local Transportation variable Estimate - paid on site if required
Medical Travel Insurance variable Students must provide proof of medical travel insurance
Miscellaneous Expenses variable All students should budget for miscellaneous expenses (e.g. travel, gifts, etc.)
Approximate TOTAL Program Cost 
INCLUDING CERN insurance
$16,171 This figure does not include mandatory medical travel insurance
Summer Abroad Award

Awarded to students participating in the Summer Abroad Program, based on academic merit and financial need. Recipients must be Canadian citizen, Permanent Resident of Canada or Protected Person.

Two awards. Up to $6,000.
Dora and Al Track Award

Awarded to undergraduate student(s) taking part in the Summer Abroad Program who completed at least one full-year of study (4 FCEs) with a GPA of at least 3.0 and demonstrates financial need. The student(s) should be Canadian citizens or permanent residents. Preference will be given to Woodsworth College students who have never travelled abroad.

Multiple awards, up to $4,000 each
Dr Sam and Dr Doris Lau Bursary

Awarded to undergraduate students participating in the Summer Programs, based on financial need and academic merit. Candidate must be a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident or Protected Person and be a domestic Ontario resident. 

Multiple awards, up to $7,000 each
Dr. Kathleen Wilcox Travel Abroad Award

Awarded to undergraduate student(s) participating in the Summer Abroad Program who has completed at least one full-year of study (4FCEs) with a GPA of at least 2.0 and demonstrates financial need. The student/s should be Canadian citizens. Preference will be given to students who have never travelled abroad.

Multiple awards, up to $1,500 each
Ingrid King-Hanna Award

Awarded to student/s participating in the Summer Abroad, based on academic merit and the quality of their application. Open to both domestic and international students.

1 x Approx. $1,300
John W. Browne Travel Award

Awarded to undergraduate student(s) taking part in the Summer Abroad Program who has completed at least one full-year of study (4 FCE’s) with a GPA of at least 3.0 and demonstrates financial need. The student/s should be a Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident. Preference will be given to Woodsworth College students.

Multiple awards, up to $4,000 each
Marjorie E Simonds Travel Award

Awarded to students participating in the Summer Abroad program, based on merit. Recipient must have completed at least one full-year of study Preference will be given to Woodsworth College students.

Multiple awards, up to $6,000 each
Rose Patten International Program Award

Awarded to students, participating in the Summer Abroad program, based on financial need. Must be a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident or Protected Person and a domestic Ontario resident. Preference will be given to Woodsworth College students.

14 x up to $2,400 each
Ruth Kirkland Summer Abroad Scholarship

Awarded to undergraduate students participating in the Summer Abroad program, based on academic merit and quality of their application. Open to both domestic and international students.

Multiple awards, up to $5,000
Summer Abroad Inclusion, Diversity and Excellence

To be awarded to undergraduate students participating in the Summer Abroad program, based on academic achievement, financial need and recent contributions to the advancement of equity, diversity and inclusion. Preference will be given to Black and Indigenous students.

4 x $5,000
Woodsworth College Alumni Association Summer Abroad Award

Awarded to student(s) participating in the Summer Abroad program, based on merit. Preference will be given to a Woodsworth College student.

Multiple awards, up to $3000 each