Tuition and Fees
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
Estimated minimum required expenses for international graduate students at Ohio University are listed below. Academic year expenses reflect the academic year (August 2012-December 2012; January 2013-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 | AY13 | AY14 |
| Instructional fees (tuition) | $8,188 |
$8,518 |
| Non-resident Surcharge | $7,992 |
$7,992 |
| General Fees |
$1,256 |
$1,256 |
| Network Fees | $66 | $66 |
| Living * (10 months) |
$12,878 |
$12,878 |
| Ohio University Health Insurance ** |
$1,354 |
$1,354 |
| Total | $31,734 USD*** |
$32,064 USD*** |
* Off-campus shared apartment
** Required for I-20 Issuance
*** Amount required to issue an I-20. Students or sponsors must document this amount with a Financial Support Form and appropriate proof of funds. The Financial Support form is downloadable from our Forms page under the heading 'International Students Only'.
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 and their information on the Financial Support Form.
| Expenses | AY 2012 |
AY 2014 |
| Spouse, living expenses |
$3,000 | $3,000 |
| Spouse, health insurance |
$2,626 | $2,626 |
| Child, living expenses |
$1,500 * | $1,500 * |
| Child, health insurance |
$1,512 ** | $1,512 ** |
* Amount per child.
** Covers all children.



