ESCE Paris
Paris, France
| Description | Costs in USD |
|---|---|
| WSU Tuition and Fees * | $4,378.59 |
| WSU Study Abroad Administrative Fee | $100.00 |
| Accommodations | $6,612.50 |
| Meals | $2,185.00 |
| Local Transportation | $172.50 |
| Books | $150.00 |
| BlueCross BlueShield Global Solutions Insurance | $279.00 |
| Housing and Liability Insurance | $34.50 |
| Personal Expenses | $1,215.00 |
| Visa | $510.00 |
| Passport | $165.00 |
| Airfare | $1,000.00 |
| Total | $16,902.09 |
*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, 1 Euro (EUR) = 1.15 (USD)
- Apartment rentals in the city average around 1,130 euros per month including utilities.
- Meals are calculated at around 380 euros per month.
- Local transportation is estimated for 30 euros per month. This includes transportation within Paris only.
- 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.
- There is a separate housing and liability insurance estimated at 30 euros a semester (estimate from Universite d’Orleans).
- Student Visa is required in France for students studying more than 3 months. Personal appearance is required at a VFS center in the United States. Appointment fees, processing fees, and shipping fees can vary and will total approximately $510, according to a Wichita State student obtaining a visa during Fall 2025.
- 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.
- 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. In order to apply for visas, students may be required to show proof of funds, such as bank statements, to live in a host country. Please note extra travel expenses are not included. Budget accordingly.