TUITION AND EXPENSES

BSM Tuition

Fall 2026: $15,095 

Spring 2027: $15,495

Summer 2027: $6,695 

Tuition includes the Babilon Language and Culture Course. The Babilon course is an optional, non-credit course offered in Budapest before the start of the BSM program. It is one week long in summer, and two weeks long in spring and fall.

Tuition Deadlines

  • Tuition for summer is due, in full, by May 1

  • Tuition deposit of $750 to be paid to the North American Office within three weeks of acceptance for spring and fall semesters.

  • Tuition balance is due, in full:

    • Spring Semester – December 15

    • Fall Semester – July 1

PLEASE NOTE: BSM does not offer scholarships or financial aid. Students must check with the Financial Services Office or Study Abroad Office at their college to verify if they will remit tuition payment or if it is the student’s responsibility. If federal loans are used to pay tuition, check with your financial aid office to make sure your federal student loans will not begin repayment status if you are absent for a semester.

Tuition Payment Methods

BSM accepts payments via check, ACH, and wire transfer. Detailed information can be found here: BSM Tuition Payment Methods

Additional Expenses

BSM only collects tuition and the Babilon course fee. All other costs are paid by the student, including but not limited to rent, meals, transportation, and textbooks; estimates for these costs can be found below. Airfare/transportation to and from Budapest is the responsibility of the student and is not included in the tuition. Estimated expenses are listed in US dollars but will be paid in Hungarian forints in Budapest.

Estimated Additional Expenses for Fall/Spring semester (not included in tuition fee):

  • Rent (per student per term) – $2600

  • Utilities – $650

  • Meals (one your own, eating out liberally) – $3150

  • Local Transportation – $150

  • Entertainment/Personal Expenses – $550

  • Visa/Residence Permit – $80

  • Textbooks – $150

Estimated Additional Expenses for Summer Program:

  • Rent (per student per term) – $1,300

  • Meals – $900

  • Utilities – $225

  • Local Transportation – $110

  • Entertainment, Misc. – $220

  • Textbooks – $50

Withdrawal and Tuition Refunds

  • All tuition and fees (including the deposit) will be refunded if BSM cancels the program before the first day of the program.

  • All tuition and fees (excluding the deposit) will be refunded if the student withdraws from the program before the first day of the program.

  • If you choose to withdraw from the program within the first five weeks of the semester, the program will reimburse a portion of your refundable tuition according to the following schedule: less than 1 week, 90%, less than 2 weeks, 80%, less than 3 weeks, 60%, less than 4 weeks, 40%, less than 5 weeks, 20%.