Tuition and Fees

The tools to estimate costs for Graduate Students at Ohio University for the 2010-2011 school year are available from the Office of the Bursar.

 

Expenses for International Graduate Students

Estimated minimum required expenses for international graduate students at Ohio University are listed below. Expenses reflect the nine-month academic year (September through June). 

The following table includes estimated expenses for the next academic year.

Expenses Fall 2010 - Spring 2011 Fall 2011 - Spring 2012
Instructional fees (tuition) $7,839
 $8,112
Non-resident Surcharge $7,992
 $8,272
General Fees
$1,593
 $1,650
Network Fees $66 $66
Living *
 		$11,370
 $11,370
Ohio University Health Insurance **
 		$1,245
 $1,245
Total $30,105 USD***
 $30,714 USD***
Note:
* Off-campus shared apartment
** Required for I-20 Issuance
*** Amount required to issue an I-20 or DS-2019. Students or sponsors must document this amount with a Financial Support Form and appropriate proof of funds.

The following table includes estimated summer expenses for students who plan to remain over the summer or enroll in summer classes during the current academic year.

Summer Expenses
 Summer 2010
 Summer 2011
Instructional fees (tuition)
 $2,613
 $2,704
Non-resident Surcharge
 $2,664 $2,757
General fees
 $531
 $550
Living*
 		$3,790 $3,790
Network Fees $22 $22
Ohio University Health Insurance **
 Included if paid in Spring Quarter
 Included if paid in Spring Quarter
Total $9,620 $9,823

Note:
* Off-campus shared apartment
**  Required for I-20 Issuance. Also, OU student health insurance is paid quarterly, but not exactly in line with the OU quarter system. If a student has OU student health insurance coverage for the spring academic quarter, the coverage lasts through August 31. For more information, visit the Student Health Services website. 

 

Additional Expenses

Students coming from tropical climates should add $1,000 - $1,500 for winter clothing. Minor medical supplies generally require about $150. Each quarter is separated by an interim period of about 10 days, except for fall quarter, which ends with a vacation of nearly 6 weeks. A vacation allowance to supplement minimum costs listed above is recommended. Approximately $1,000 is suggested. A car is not included in the table of expenses. Personal expenses may vary.

 

Dependents

If you plan to bring your family to the U.S., please indicate the number of dependents on the Financial Support Form.

Expenses Per Year 2010-2011
 Per Year 2011-2012 (estimated)
Spouse, living expenses
 $3,000 $3,000
Spouse, health insurance
 $2,634 $2,897
Child, living expenses
 $1,500* $1,500*
Child, health insurance
 $1,509** $1,660**
Note:
* Amount per child.
** Covers all children.

 

Housing

Most graduate students rent off-campus housing but limited on-campus housing is also available. Off-campus rent is usually around $1,200/quarter, while on-campus dormitory fees are $1,600-$1,900/quarter.

 

Foreign Exchange

If possible, ask your bank to wire transfer your fees and maintenance money to Ohio University. Please contact the Office of the Bursar at (740) 593-4130 for specific instructions. Your name and social security number (Ohio University I.D. number) must appear on the wire. After you arrive, you can arrange to have the funds sent directly to you in the same way. If wire transfer is not possible, then ask your bank to issue a check drawn upon a branch bank in the United States.

 

Orientation

There will be a mandatory orientation program for you within the first few days of the arrival date indicated on the I-20/DS-2019. More information can be found on the ISFS website.