India Study Tour Costs
The India study tour is offered every second year for 3 weeks (in 2023 the course will be offered in the winter term). A Mandatory Instructional Support Fee (MIS Fee) will be charged in addition to regular University of Alberta tuition. The estimated MIS fee for the 2023 India Study Tour is $3300 - $3500. The estimated cost for the January 2023 trip is $3300.
The MIS fee for this trip includes the following:
- internal transportation while in India,
- accommodation and food while in India,
- most sightseeing/entrance fees.
The following costs are NOT included in the fee:
- University of Alberta tuition,
- International airfare (approx $2000 - $2500),
- Canadian Passport,
- tourist visa for India (approx $80),
- travel immunizations as recommended by the public health nurse,
- travel health insurance,
- return transportation from Augustana (or your place of origin) to the Edmonton International Airport,
- phone and internet access while in India,
- pocket money.
Funding
$1500 funding (from generous donors) available to eligible Augustana students who register and complete the course.
University of Alberta students are also eligible for an additional $750 from the University of Alberta International (UAI) by completing an application form (see https://www.ualberta.ca/
Students will be responsible for their own personal supplies for the India tour. In addition to regular course supplies, the following items are recommended:
Supplies
small first aid kit | Course of antibiotics |
wash cloths/towels | wet wipes/hand sanitizer |
mosquito net | backpack with carrying bag for day trips |
medicines/toiletries | shoes/sandals (not rubber as you will get blisters) |
money pouch | money |
eyeglass prescription | suntan lotion |
mosquito lotion/spray | one cotton/flannel sheet |
small pillow | small locks and keys |
flashlight | camera |