Tuition & Fees

Tuition and fees for international students

As an international student, you are required to show that you have the funds to support yourself for an academic year before you can get a visa.

To help you get an idea of your possible expenses, we have put together the following list of estimated costs—including tuition and fees for one academic year and nine months of living expenses.

This estimate is based on a moderate budget; individual expenses will vary.

When reviewing the estimates below, please remember:

Total expenses includes credit-hour, mandatory, and program fees only. Any optional services fees, course-related fees, or miscellaneous fees are not included.
Expenses vary among programs and are subject to change without notice.
Tuition costs are based on a flat rate of 12 to 18 credit hours per semester for undergraduate students.
Additional costs may be assessed depending on your course of study.
International students have two additional fees that are not required for students from the United States.
- The International Student Fee
- U.S. regulations require that international students have health insurance. We automatically enroll you in the IU health insurance plan and bill this expense to your bursar account.

Graduate student costs

Expenses and tuition costs for graduate students are different than those listed here.

Learn more about graduate student expenses

Estimated expenses at IU Bloomington

These estimated expenses are for the IU Bloomington campus only. If you're applying to a different IU campus, contact your campus for information about estimated expenses.

Estimated costs for international undergraduates beginning in fall 2021

IU undergraduates pay a flat fee for tuition, which entitles you to register for 12 to 18 credit hours per semester. Most degree programs require you to average 15.5 credit hours per semester in order to graduate in the traditional eight semesters.

Type of expense	Estimated cost
Tuition and mandatory fees	$39,833
Room and board (based on a double residence hall room with a standard meal plan)	$11,654
Health insurance	$1,585
Miscellaneous expenses (including books and general living expenses)	$2,108
Total for 9 months*	$55,180

* These cost estimates are only for the nine months of the fall and spring semesters. If you want to stay in the United States during the summer or enroll in summer classes, keep in mind that you will need additional funds to cover living costs and tuition.

Estimated expenses (including health care) for dependents

If you will be bringing your family, you will also need to be able to show proof of funds for the following amounts:

Spouse: $5,079
First child: $5,079
Each additional child: $3,494

Estimated costs for international undergraduates beginning in the summer

The estimated costs below are for students who intend to begin their studies in summer and remain enrolled through the full school year.

Type of expense	Estimated cost
Tuition and fees	$47,749
Room and board	$13,033
Health insurance	$1,585
Miscellaneous expenses	$2,419
Total	$64,786

Estimated costs for summer session only

Below are the estimated costs for enrollment in the second eight weeks of the summer term only.

Type of expense	Estimated cost
Tuition and fees	$7,616
Room and board	$1,352
Health insurance	$251
Miscellaneous expenses	$311
Total	$9,530