Tuition and Fees

The tools to estimate costs for Graduate Students at Ohio University are available from the Office of the Bursar.

Housing

Most graduate students rent off-campus housing. Limited space is available in campus residence halls. Information about campus residence halls and off-campus rentals is available through the Department of Residential Housing.

Expenses for International Graduate Students

Estimated minimum required expenses for international graduate students at Ohio University are listed below. Academic year expenses reflect the academic year (September 2011-June 2012; August 2012-May 2013). Students who plan to remain over the summer or enroll in summer classes will incur additional expenses as noted in the Summer Term Expense table. Fees are subject to change without notice.


Academic Year Expenses

Expenses Fall 2011 - Spring 2012 Fall 2012 - Spring 2013 (estimated)
Instructional fees (tuition) $8,817
 $8,474
Non-resident Surcharge $7,992
 $7,992
General Fees
$1,257
 $1,301
Network Fees $66 $66
Living *
 		$12,243
 $12,792
Ohio University Health Insurance **
 		$1,287
 $1,425
Total $29,709 USD***
 $32,050 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.

Summer Term Expenses

Expenses
 Summer 2012
 Summer 2013 (estimated)
Instructional fees (tuition)
 $2,729
 $4,237
Non-resident Surcharge
 $2,664 $2,664
General fees
 $419
 $650
Network fees
 		$22 $33
Living* $4,085 $5,770
Ohio University Health Insurance **
 Included if paid in Spring Quarter
 Included if paid in Spring Semester
Total $9,478 $13,354
Note:
* Off-campus shared apartment
**  Required for I-20 Issuance. OU student health insurance is paid per term. Students who purchase health insurance during the spring are covered through August of that year. For more information, visit the Student Health Insurance website.

Additional Expenses

Students coming from tropical climates should add $1,000 - $1,500 for winter clothing. Minor medical supplies generally require about $150. Fall and Spring Semester are separated by a vacation period of approximately four 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 2011-2012 Per Year 2012-2013
Spouse, living expenses
 $3,000 $3,000
Spouse, health insurance
 $2,727 $3,000
Child, living expenses
 $1,500 * $1,500 *
Child, health insurance
 $1,563 ** $1,719 **
Note:
* Amount per child.
** Covers all children.