PRICES & DATES

If you attend a KEI Affiliated university or college, you will receive a $1,000 Affiliate Grant towards any semester, trimester, quarter and academic year program. Note that the $1,000 Affiliate Grant does not apply to summer programs. Read the application deadlines and requirements before starting the application. Dates and fees in italics are tentative and subject to change. Check back periodically for updates.

AUSTRALIA: Gold Coast & Brisbane

TermArrival DateDeparture DatePriceApplication Status
Fall Trimester 20265 July 202617 October 2026$16,950Closed
Academic Year 2026-20275 July 202615 February 2027$33,900Closed
Calendar Year 202716 February 202719 October 2027$33,900Apply now
Spring Trimester 202716 February 20277 June 2027$16,950Apply now
Fall Trimester 20275 July 202727 October 2027$16,950Apply now
Academic Year 2027-20285 July 202715 February 2028$33,900Apply now
Calendar Year 202815 February 202818 October 2028$33,900Apply now
Spring Trimester 202815 February 20286 June 2028$16,950Apply now
Fall Trimester 20286 July 202718 October 2028$16,950Apply now
Academic Year 2028-20296 July 202816 February 2029$33,900Apply now

NOTES

  • The Calendar Year (which is the Australian academic year) program starts with the Spring Trimester (T1) and continues through the Fall Trimester (T2).  Housing is included during the break.
  • The Academic Year program starts with the Fall Trimester (T2) and continues through the Winter Trimester (T3). 
  • Students can live and study at the Nathan (Brisbane) or the Gold Coast campus. Note that a $1500 per trimester housing supplement may apply depending on the chosen housing option. Speak with a KEI Program Manager regarding housing options.
  • Certain courses at the South Bank campus have an additional lab/tutorial fee.

COSTA RICA: San Jose

TermArrival DateDeparture DatePriceApplication Status
Academic Year 2026/27*18 August 202626 April 2027$23,950Closed
Fall Semester 202618 August 202616 November 2026$10,950Closed
Spring Semester 20271 February 202726 April 2027$13,950Contact KEI
Summer 202716 May 202727 June 2027$6,950Contact KEI
Academic Year 2027/28*19 August 202726 April 2028$26,950Contact KEI
Fall Semester 202719 August 202716 November 2027$13,950Contact KEI

NOTES:

  • Academic Year program fee does NOT include winter housing since most students return home for the winter break. Students can stay with their host family during winter break at an additional cost of $250 per week. 
  • Optional business courses (offered during the Spring semester only) are charged an additional fee of $1,900 (up to 3 business courses).

ENGLAND: London

TermArrival DateDeparture DatePriceApplication Status
Academic Year 2026/2725 September 202628 May 2027$34,900Closed
Fall Semester 202625 September 202620 December 2026$17,950Closed
Spring Semester 202714 January 202726 May 2027$17,950Apply now
Summer Internship 202719 June 202718 July 2027$6,750Apply now
Academic Year 2027/2824 September 202728 May 2028$34,900Apply now
Fall Semester 202724 September 202721 December 2027$17,950Apply now
Spring Semester 202813 January 202825 May 2028$17,950Apply now
Summer Internship 202818 June 202817 July 2028$6,950Apply now
Academic Year 2028/2923 September 202827 May 2029$34,900Apply now
Fall Semester 202823 September 202720 December 2028$17,950Apply now

NOTES: Semester with Internship Track

  • $2,000 will be added to the program fee. 
  • Program dates are different from the “Academic track”. Check with KEI for specific dates.
  • Fall Semester application deadline is April 10.
  • Spring semester application deadline is October 10.

FRANCE: Paris

TermArrival DateDeparture DatePriceApplication Status
Academic Year 2026/272 September 202615 May 2027$33,950Closed
Fall Semester 20262 September 202612 December 2026$16,950Closed
Spring Semester 202718 January 202715 May 2027$16,950Apply now
Study & Work 202718 January 202716 July 2027$24,950Apply now
Academic Year 2027/281 September 202715 May 2028$33,950Apply now
Fall Semester 20271 September 202714 December 2027$16,950Apply now
Spring Semester 202817 January 202814 May 2028$16,950Apply now
Study & Work 202717 January 202715 July 2027$24,950Apply now
Academic Year 2028/292 September 202816 May 2029$33,950Apply now
Fall Semester 20282 September 202815 December 2028$16,950Apply now

NOTE: Students participating in the Study & Work program enroll in courses and internship-preparation workshops during the Spring semester and participate in a two-month internship during the summer.

IRELAND: Dublin

TermArrival DateDeparture DatePriceApplication Status
Academic Year 2026/2712 September 202630 May 2027$29,950Closed
Fall Semester 202612 September 202619 December 2026$14,950Closed
Spring Semester 202729 January 202730 May 2027$14,950Apply now
Academic Year 2027/288 September 202730 May 2028$29,950Apply now
Fall Semester 20278 September 202719 December 2027$14,950Apply now
Spring Semester 202829 January 202830 May 2028$14,950Apply now
Academic Year 2028/297 September 202830 May 2029$29,950Apply now
Fall Semester 20287 September 202818 December 2028$14,950Apply now

NOTE: A  fee of 850 euro applies to each Music Instrumental, Vocal, and Drama one-on-one tutorial.

ITALY: Florence

TermArrival DateDeparture DatePriceApplication Status
Academic Year 2026/274 September 202613 May 2027$31,950Closed
Fall Semester 20264 September 202620 December 2026$15,950Closed
Spring Semester 202710 January 202713 May 2027$15,950Apply now
Summer Session 202710 June 202720 July 2027$6,950Apply now
Summer Apprenticeship & Internship 202721 June 202720 July 2027$5,950Apply now
Academic Year 2027/284 September 202713 May 2028$31,950Apply now
Fall Semester 20274 September 202720 December 2027$15,950Apply now
Spring Semester 202810 January 202813 May 2028$15,950Apply now
Summer Session 20289 June 202819 July 2028$6,950Apply now
Summer Apprenticeship & Internship 202720 June 202819 July 2028$5,950Apply now
Academic Year 2028/293 September 202812 May 2029$31,950Apply now
Fall Semester 20283 September 202819 December 2028$15,950Apply now

NOTE: Apprenticeships during the semester are an additional $1,500.

JAPAN: Tokyo

TermArrival DateDeparture DatePriceApplication Status
Academic Year 2026/2725 September 20261 August 2027$29,900Closed
Fall Semester 202625 September 20262-10 February 2027$14,950Closed
Calendar Year 202722 March 202728 January 2028$29,900Apply now
Spring Semester 202722 March 20271 August 2027$14,950Apply now
Academic Year 2027/2812 September 20271 August 2028$29,900Apply now
Fall Semester 202712 September 202728 January 2028$14,950Apply now
Calendar Year 202821 March 202827 January 2029$29,900Apply now
Spring Semester 202821 March 20271 August 2028$14,950Apply now
Academic Year 2028/2912 September 20281 August 2029$29,900Apply now
Fall Semester 202812 September 202828 January 2029$14,950Apply now

NOTES

  • The Calendar Year (which is the Japanese Academic Year) starts with the Spring Semester and continues through the Fall Semester. There is a 1-month Summer break. Housing is included during the break; meals are not included during the break.
  • The Academic Year starts with the Fall Semester and continues through the Spring Semester. There is a 2-month Winter break. Housing is included during the break; meals are not included during the break.
  • The Fall semester in Japan ends in late January, while the Spring semester at universities in the USA starts in mid-January. Most students get permission from their home universities to either miss the first weeks of Spring classes and make up the work when they return to campus in late January, or start classes remotely and join in person when they return to campus in late January. 
  • The application deadline for Fall Semester and Academic Year programs is  February 20.
  • The application deadline for Spring Semester & CalendarYear programs is September 30.

KENYA: Nairobi

TermArrival DateDeparture DatePriceApplication Status
Academic Year 2026/272 September 202612 April 2027 $19,950Closed
Fall Trimester 20262 September 202613 December 2026$9,950Closed
Spring Trimester 20274 January 202712 April 2027$9,950Apply now
Summer Trimester 20279-19 May 202717 August 2027$7,950Apply now
Academic Year 2027/2828 August 202712 April 2028 $20,950Apply now
Fall Trimester 202728 August 202712 December 2027$10,950Apply now
Spring Trimester 20284 January 202812 April 2028 $10,950Apply now
Summer Trimester 20279-19 May 202817 August 2028$8,950Apply now
Academic Year 2028/2928 August 202812 April 2029 $20,950Apply now
Fall Trimester 202828 August 202812 December 2029$10,950Apply now

NOTE: The Summer Trimester start date depends on the Spring final exam schedule at the student’s home university/college. Contact KEI for details.

PERU: Cuzco

TermArrival DateDeparture DatePriceApplication Status
4-Week InternshipFlexible DateFlxible Date$3,950Apply now
8-Week InternshipFlexible DateFlexible Date$4,950Apply now
12-Week InternshipFlexible DateFlexible Date$5,950Apply now
16-Week InternshipFlexible DateFlexible Date$6,950Apply now

NOTES

  • Program fee includes internship placement and credit, but not courses.
  • Spanish language and regional studies courses may be added for an additional fee ($500-$850 per 3-credit course).
  • Program dates are flexible and depend on the student’s availability and needs.
  • Program fees can be adjusted depending on length of program (example: a 6-week program would cost $4,500).
  • KEI Affiliate Grant cannot be applied to the Cuzco Internship program.

RUSSIA: Moscow

NOTE: All programs in Moscow, Russia are suspended until further notice due to the armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine and restrictions on student visas and travel. 

SCOTLAND: Edinburgh & Galashiels

TermArrival DateDeparture DatePriceApplication Status
Academic Year 2026/276 September 202622 May 2027$39,900Closed
Fall Semester 20266 September 202620 December 2026$19,950Closed
Spring Semester 20278 January 202722 May 2027$19,950Apply now
Academic Year 2027/286 September 202722 May 2028$39,900Apply now
Fall Semester 20276 September 202720 December 2027$19,950Apply now
Spring Semester 20289 January 202823 May 2028$19,950Apply now
Academic Year 2028/295 September 202821 May 2029$39,900Apply now
Fall Semester 20285 September 202819 December 2028$19,950Apply now

SOUTH KOREA: Seoul

TermArrival DateDeparture DatePriceApplication Status
Academic Year 2026/2730 August 202625 June 2027$21,950Closed
Fall Semester 202630 August 202622 December 2026$10,950Closed
Winter Session 2026/2721 December 20268 January 2027$3,950Apply now
Winter Internship 2026/2714 December 20268 January 2027$5,950Apply now
Calendar Year 20274 March 202715 December 2027$21,950Apply now
Spring Semester 20274 March 202725 June 2027$10,950Apply now
Summer Session 202729 June 202726 July 2027$4,950Apply now
Summer Internship 202729 June 202726 July 2027$5,950Apply now
Summer Term 202729 June 20278 August 2027$7,750Apply now
Academic Year 2027/281 September 202724 June 2028$21,950Apply now
Fall Semester 20271 September 202714 December 2027$10,950Apply now
Winter Session 2027/2821 December 20278 January 2028$3,950Apply now
Winter Internship 2027/2814 December 20278 January 2028$5,950Apply now
Calendar Year 20284 March 202815 December 2028$21,950Apply now
Spring Semester 20284 March 202825 June 2028$10,950Apply now
Summer Session 202829 June 202826 July 2028$4,950Apply now
Summer Internship 202829 June 202826 July 2028$5,950Apply now
Summer Term 202829 June 20288 August 2028$7,750Apply now
Academic Year 2028/291 September 202824 June 2029$21,950Apply now
Fall Semester 20281 September 202814 December 2028$10,950Apply now

NOTES

  • The Semester program with an internship is an additional $1,500. 
  • The Calendar Year (which is the Korean academic year) program starts with the Spring Semester and continues through the Fall Semester.  Housing is NOT included between semesters. Many students add a Summer Session or Summer Term, which includes housing. 
  • The Academic Year program starts with the Fall Semester and continues through the Spring Semester. Housing is NOT included between semesters. Many students add Winter Session(s), which include(s) housing. 
  • The Summer Term is a multi-country experience combining the Summer Session with 2 weeks of travel, cultural activities, and lectures in China and Japan.

SPAIN: Burgos

TermArrival DateDeparture DateApplication Status
Academic Year 2026/271 September 202629 June 2027$23,950Closed
Fall Semester 20261 September 202623 December 2026$11,950Closed
Spring Semester 202724 January 202729 June 2027$11,950Apply now
Summer Session 202713 June 202711 July 2027$4,950Apply now
Summer Term 202713 June 202725 July 2027$5,950Apply now
Academic Year 2027/284 September 202729 June 2028$23,950Apply now
Fall Semester 20274 September 202721 December 2027$11,950Apply now
Spring Semester 202823 January 202828 June 2028$11,950Apply now
Summer Session 202812 June 202810 July 2028$4,950Apply now
Summer Term 202812 June 202824 July 2028$5,950Apply now
Academic Year 2028/293 September 202828 June 2028$23,950Apply now
Fall Semester 20283 September 202820 December 2028$11,950Apply now

NOTE: The Summer Session consists of 2 courses, and the Summer Term consists of 2 courses plus an internship.

THAILAND: Bangkok / Salaya

TermArrival DateDeparture DatePriceApplication Status
Academic Year 2026/274 September 202619 July 2027$31,900Closed
Fall Trimester 20264 September 202614 December 2026$10,950Closed
Winter Trimester 202727 December 20275 April 2027$10,950Apply now
Spring Trimester 20276 April 202719 July 2027$10,950Apply now
Summer Session I 20271 June 202730 June 2027$4,950Apply now
Summer Session II 20271 July 202730 July 2027$4,950Apply now
Academic Year 2027/289 September 202728 July 2028$31,900Apply now
Fall Trimester 20279 September 202715 December 2027$10,950Apply now
Winter Trimester 202829 December 20285 April 2028$10,950Apply now
Spring Trimester 202814 April 202827 July 2028$10,950Apply now
Summer Session I 20281 June 202830 June 2028$4,950Apply now
Summer Session II 20281 July 202830 July 2028$4,950Apply now
Academic Year 2028/299 September 202728 July 2029$31,900Apply now
Fall Trimester 20289 September 202815 December 2028$10,950Apply now

NOTE: The Academic Year consists of Fall, Winer & Spring Trimesters. Students can also combine Fall & Winter Trimesters, and Winter & Spring Trimesters by selecting these options in the application menu.

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES: Ras Al-Khaimah

TermArrival DateDeparture DatePriceApplication Status
Academic Year 2026/2727 August 202621 May 2027$29,950Suspended
Fall Semester 202627 August 202619 December 2026$14,950Suspended
Spring Semester 202712 January 2025721 May 2027$14,950Contact KEI
Academic Year 2027/2827 August 202721 May 2028$29,950Contact KEI
Fall Semester 202727 August 202719 December 2027$14,950Contact KEI

NOTE: The KEI program in the UAE is suspended due to unrest in the region. KEI will re-open the program when the safety situation improves.

WHAT’S INCLUDED?

  • Tuition and fees at host university
  • Housing for duration of program
  • Meal plan (some locations) *
  • Medical and travel insurance
  • Cultural field trips and activities
  • Internship for qualified students
  • Access to educational facilities
  • Official transcript
  • Pre-departure and on-site support
  • Onsite Director
  • Airport welcome and transfer
  • Onsite orientation
  • 24/7 emergency assistance

* A meal plan is included in Costa Rica, Japan, Peru (host family option only) & Spain. View program pages for details.

APPLICATION DEADLINES

A quick reference to application deadlines is provided below. Visit the Application Deadlines page for details.

FALL & ACADEMIC YEAR PROGRAMS
February 20 Japan
April 10 Australia, England (with Internship), Ireland, Italy
May 10 All other programs
WINTER, SPRING & CALENDAR YEAR PROGRAMS
September 30 Japan, Thailand (Winter Trimester)
October 10 England (with Internship), Kenya, South Korea (Winter Session & Internship)
November 10 All other programs
SUMMER PROGRAMS
February 20 England (Internship)
March 10 All other programs