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Costs on Exchange
All of our exchange agreements specify that University of Windsor students on exchange continue to pay their normal University of Windsor tuition, according to their program, on a full-time basis, exactly as if they had continued their studies at Windsor. No tuition or application fees are charged by the host university. Students who benefit from a tuition remission due to one of their parents working at the University of Windsor continue to enjoy this benefit while on exchange.
Students on exchange pay normal ancillary fees along with their tuition, except that the various association fees (Commerce, Engineering, etc.) are waived. Undergraduate students may opt out of the UWSA supplementary health insurance.
Students on exchange are responsible for arranging their own travel, and for paying for it. Costs vary according to where you are going. Particularly for Europe, charter flights may be available at a lower rate than for regularly scheduled carriers.
Again, students are responsible for the cost of their accommodations. However, through our exchange agreements, the host university is responsible to assist students to find suitable accommodations, and this can usually be done before departure. In many cases, accommodation in residence is available, but not everywhere. Costs vary considerably by country, as in some countries University residences and meals are subsidized by the government, while in others (as in Canada) they are not. For an accurate assessment of these costs, check out the web page of the host institution, which you can find a link to under “Where Can I Go?”
As OHIP insurance is not adequate for an extended stay abroad, students must purchase additional health insurance appropriate for the country they will be staying in. In most cases, this is available through the partner institution.
