Financial Information for International Students

Tuition and fees are subject to change. Next year's costs are confirmed around July of each year and will be posted on the KU website when they become available. Visit the Student Accounts' Affordability website for official cost of attendance for International or Non-Pennsylvania Residents. 

international student Cost of Attendance

Estimated Costs for 2026-2027 (Financial evidence required for the F-1 and J-1 Student Visa)
	Bachelor's	Masters	Exchange
Tuition and Fees	$25,528	$17,531	Waived
On-Campus Housing and Meal Plan	$12,978	$12,978	$6,882
Personal Expenses (Books, Insurance, Transportation)	$2,175	$2,175	$750
Total Annual Estimate	$40,681	$32,684	$7,932
International Tuition Discount/Reduction	($7,626)
Total Annual Estimate (With Discount)	$33,055

Financial Notes: The costs of on campus housing and meals plans vary. There are additional expenses for students interested in living on campus during the winter and summer breaks.

• On-campus housing prices range from $3,940 -$5,635 per term.
• On-campus meal plan prices range from $2,235 - $2,435 per term. 
• On-campus winter housing is estimated at $600.
• On-campus summer housing is estimated at $2,520.