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18 Programs Under $18k Spring 2027

Katie Chappelle, SAI Staff
September 10, 2026
While the experience of living in a different country is absolutely priceless, it can feel daunting to address the very real costs it takes to study abroad. Don’t sweat it! Not only do we have scholarship programs available, we also offer a wide array of courses at different price ranges. Here we have compiled a list of Spring 2027 semester programs under $18,000.Florence
Florence University of the Arts (FUA)Taught in small classes by highly accredited professionals, FUA aims to enhance the social, intercultural, and professional experience of each and every student. Liberal Arts meets Business, as well as educational excursions into the culinary and wine trades.

Barcelona

Universitat de Vic (UVic)

This school provides an international hub of design, business and entrepreneurship, holding strong connections with the city and its vibrant business and design communities.

 

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB)

Popular study program with a strong reputation both locally and globally, this university offers a wide array of courses from art history, to business and economics, literature and writing, digital arts and studio, and beyond.

 

Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF)

Frequently top rated throughout the EU, UPF is a cosmopolitan public university drawing students locally and globally with focus on humanities, social sciences, as well as health and life sciences.

 

Barcelona Internship Program

SAI’s 12 week non-credit or 6 credit internship semester program invites participants to experience the professional working environment in Barcelona, while building tangible skills in their chosen field. Internships are available in a wide variety of areas, including Finance/Accounting, Communications, Design, Education, Hospitality, and many more.

Milan
Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore (UCSC)Study a plethora of subject matter side by side with locals as well as students from around the globe at this top-rated university in the heart of Milan. Come to the fashion capital to build your education on fashion merchandising, business and economics, or get in touch with your more imaginative side with creative writing and performing arts.

 

Sorrento
Sant’Anna Institute (SA)

Spend a semester on the Amalfi Coast, with the Mediterranean Sea just steps from your classroom. Sant’Anna focuses largely on the history of the land on which it sits with a real experiential approach to learning. Study archeology, anthropology, philosophy, and more!

Siena
SIS Intercultural Study Abroad

Offering a stunning immersion program for those who are looking to become fluent Italian speakers over the span of a semester, spend your time becoming gently submerged in the history, culture, and language of Italy while nestled in the rolling hills of Tuscany.

La Spezia – Cinque Terre
Florence University of the Arts Cinque Terre Riviera (FUA Riviera)

The FUA Riviera campus is located in the Liguria region near the Tuscan border, and offers an opportunity for students to experience an authentic Italian experience in an urban context while surrounded by a multitude of natural landscapes. This unique program offers courses that highlight its coastal port location while also including some of the most popular courses offered at the main Florence campus location.

Sicily
SIS Intercultural Study Abroad

Offering a stunning immersion program for those who are looking to become fluent Italian speakers over the span of a semester, spend your time becoming gently submerged in the history, culture, and language of Italy while nestled in the rolling hills of Tuscany.

Students stand on a rooftop overlooking a city with a view of the Eiffel Tower and large letters that say "Paris, Je t'aime"

Paris

Paris School of Business

Offering a stunning immersion program for those who are looking to become fluent Italian speakers over the span of a semester, spend your time becoming gently submerged in the history, culture, and language of Italy while nestled in the rolling hills of Tuscany.

Institut Catholique de Paris

The Institut Catholique de Paris (ICP) is a truly multifaceted institution with a deep commitment to the tradition of the Liberal Arts education. With its main campus located on the historical site of a former Carmelite convent in the Latin Quarter of Paris, ICP offers a wide range of disciplines in the humanities and social sciences to students from around the world.

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