Finances

Tuition and fees for international students

An Indiana University education is the best investment for your student’s future. Whichever of our highly ranked academic programs they choose, they will graduate well prepared for a successful career. With over 750,000 alumni working in business, health, science, the arts, and more, an IU degree has respect around the world.

We also know studying overseas can be expensive. To help, IU also offers scholarships just for international students.

This combination of excellent academics and affordability is why IU has been named a “best value” university by sources like Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine.

Undergraduate program expenses

IU undergraduate students pay a flat fee for tuition, which entitles them to register for 12 to 18 credit hours per semester. Most degree programs require students to average 15 to 16 credit hours per semester in order to graduate in the traditional eight semesters (four years). Some expenses vary by program.

Estimated expenses at IU Bloomington
Type of expense	Estimated cost
Tuition and mandatory fees	$41,890
Room and board (based on a double residence hall room with a standard meal plan)	$13,984
Mandatory health insurance	$1,843
Miscellaneous expenses (including books and general living expenses)	$4,474
Total for 9 months*	$62,191

* These cost estimates are only for the 9 months of the fall and spring semesters. If your student wants to stay in the United States during the summer or enroll in summer classes to earn credits faster, they will need funds to cover summer semester living costs and tuition.

Learn more about undergraduate tuition and fees

Graduate and professional program expenses

Graduate and professional program expenses vary by program.

Financial aid

IU and other organizations offer several kinds of financial aid to help your studemt pay for their education. We recommend that you research funding opportunities outside IU, such as in your home country.

Learn more about financial aid

Scholarships

Scholarships are the best form of financial aid because they do not require repayment and do not have a work requirement. IU is one of a few public universities in the United States to offer merit-based scholarships to first-year international students.

Your student may qualify for one or more types of scholarships:

Academic scholarships are awarded based on information in the application for admission. They range from $1,000 to $11,000 and can be renewed up to four years. To be considered, your student must submit all admission materials by February 1.
Need-based scholarships require a separate application and usually range from $500 to $2,000.
Country-specific scholarships are need-based scholarships for students who are from specific countries and who meet other criteria.

Learn more about scholarships

Required financial documentation

International students are required to submit financial documents before the Office of International Services can issue their visa documentation and they can come to IU. These documents must prove that your student has the financial resources to support themselves, and any dependents, for a full calendar year at IU.

Learn more about required financial documentation

Bills and payment

IU’s Office of the Bursar bills students for tuition and fees and collects payment. Students are responsible for paying their bursar bills. Students can also authorize a “third-party user,” such as a parent or family member, to view and pay bills. However, a student is still responsible for their bursar bills. To add you as a third-party user, your student should follow the bursar’s instructions in their billing system.