Tuition and fees for EAS-X377 Field Geology and Paleoanthropology at Olduvai Gorge.
| Costs | Nonresident | Indiana Resident |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Tuition – (6 credit hours) | $7569.24 ($1261.54/credit hr) | $1991.40 ($331.90/credit hr) |
| Student Fees | $4895 | $4895 |
| Other expenses for all students | Notes |
|---|---|
| Tanzania Visa $100 (for US nationals) | This is a cost that students will pay on their own before travel. |
| Airfare from US to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) | This is a cost that students will pay on their own before travel. |
Cost Descriptions
Student Fees
Student Fees cover lodging, meals, soft beverages, bottled water, ground transportation, and course materials from the time you arrive in Tanzania until you depart. The fee also covers numerous Tanzanian government fees including research permits, national parks, and other costs related to the field trip.
Health Insurance: The program will provide health insurance coverage for each student through Indiana University
Travel Costs
Round trip airfare from Indianapolis to Kilimanjaro airport (JRO) ranges from $1,000 to $2,200 depending upon your choice of air carrier and time of booking. Detailed travel information including airlines flying to Kilimanjaro can be acquired upon request (contact us).
Visa: Visit the Embassy of Tanzania’s website for the online visa information.
Payments
For payment, view a detailed description at: https://studentcentral.indiana.edu/pay-for-college/pay-bill/index.html
Tuition is subject to change without notice by action of the Trustees of Indiana University.
Additional Insurance
Emergency Insurance: The AMREF flying doctors provides air ambulance evacuation and emergence medical service in Tanzania. The charity organization has many years of experience in medical emergency evacuation in very remote areas of Africa. In case of emergency a patient will be evacuated to the nearest referral hospitals in Nairobi, Arusha or Kilimanjaro as recommended by the flying doctors crew.
AMREF
You are advised to subscribe to AMREF for a membership. The membership is $16/month for a package that includes 2 air ambulance evacuations.
Withdrawals and Fee Reimbursements
Tuition: as per IU policy.
Student Fees: as per IU policy