Cost

Billing Overview

As a summer 2024 Global Internship participant, you will not be billed Cornell tuition. 

There may be nominal fees that you will pay directly to the National University of Singapore, either before arrival or on-site.

You will directly pay additional costs either prior to arrival or on-site. These may include visa fees, round-trip airfare, housing, meals, and other personal expenses. 

Financial Support

Successful applicants will receive an award totaling at least $3,000 for airfare, transportation and living expenses. Students are encouraged to apply for additional support in order to further off-set the costs of pursuing an internship. 

Estimated Cost Breakdown

The Cornell Global Internship team provides the projection of overall funds needed below so you can understand the total estimated cost associated with your internship. 

Estimated additional costs paid directly by the student, such as: 

  • Housing
  • Round-trip airfare, visa
  • Meals
  • Local transportation, and other personal expenses 

Projected funds needed

Students should plan accordingly for the following expenses based on the length of the internship program. These projected costs are based on an average and reasonable estimate. A student's out of pocket costs may vary.

Accommodations 

$1,850

Meals 

$600

- $1,100

In-Country Transportation 

$225

International Airfare

(departure from U.S. East Coast)

 

$1,555 - $1,800

Personal Expenses 

$375- $500

NUS Student Services Fee 

$24

Health Services Fee 

$26

Visa 

$89

Total Cost of Internship (est): 

$4,744 - $5,614