Expenses
For the 2026/2027 academic year, estimated tuition and fees for full-time students in the Economics Master’s programs total $82,690. Full-time students are those enrolled for three or more courses (12 – 18 credits) per semester. Additional tuition is charged for students enrolled for more than 18 credits.
Full-time tuition and fees include full-time tuition, the Full-Time Student Services Fee of $229 per semester, the Health & Wellness Fee of $295 per semester, and the Economics Service Fee of $2,282 per semester.
Students must also either purchase student medical insurance or waive this insurance, showing evidence of comparable health coverage. For details, please click here.
Part-time students enrolled in fewer than 12 credits are charged $2,282 per credit, plus a Student Services Fee of $75 per semester. Continuing students not taking courses are charged a fee of $2,282 per semester.
For an estimate of room and board expenses for students and their dependents, please refer to the BU International Students & Scholars website.
Financial Aid
Departmental Merit Scholarships for Master’s Students
The Economics Department offers a number of partial-tuition scholarships to a very select group of applicants with outstanding academic merits. All applicants to our master’s programs are automatically considered for these awards; no further application or request for financial aid is required.
Institute for Economic Development Grants
Through the Economics Department’s Institute for Economic Development (IED), graduate students are eligible for travel grants and journal submission grants. Please visit IED for more information.