Finances

Tuition and fees for international students

An Indiana University education is a great investment in your child’s future. Whichever of our highly ranked academic programs your child chooses, he or she will graduate well prepared for a successful career, with a degree that is respected worldwide.

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

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

Undergraduate program expenses, beginning in Fall 2021

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.

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
Mandatory health insurance	$1,585
Miscellaneous expenses, including books and general living expenses	$2,108
Total estimated expenses for 9 months*	$55,180

*These cost estimates are only for the 9 months of the fall and spring semesters. If your child wants to stay in the United States during the summer or enroll in summer classes, keep in mind that they will need additional funds to cover 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 child pay for his or her 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 child 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 for 2014–15, and they can be renewed for up to four years. To be considered, your child 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 child has the financial resources to support himself or herself, 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, to view and pay bills. To add you as a third-party user, your child should follow the bursar’s instructions.