Tuition & Fees
Beginning with Fall 2026, the College of Engineering will use a per-credit tuition model for our master’s programs (current and incoming). Tuition is assessed based on the number of credits you enroll in each semester, providing students with flexibility and transparency as they plan their academic path.
Master’s Tuition (Per Credit)*
The following tuition amounts are based on attendance in the 2026/2027 academic year.
| Master’s Full-Time Students (12–18 credits per semester) | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,282 per Credit |
| Graduate Student Services Fee | $229 per Semester |
| Health Services & Wellness Fee | $295 per Semester |
| Community Service/Program Fee | $50 per Semester |
| Master’s Part-Time Students (1 –11 credits taken per semester) | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,282 per Credit |
| Part-time Student Services Fee | $75 per Semester |
| Community Service/Program Fee | $50 per Semester |
Total tuition is calculated by multiplying the number of units taken in a semester by the per-credit cost.
*Tuition and fees are subject to change by action of the Board of Trustees.
Students in the College of Engineering on-campus master’s programs are billed per credit, regardless of enrollment status (full-time or part-time). The same per-credit rate applies to all courses taken, regardless of the school or college in which they are offered.
Master’s Estimated Total Cost of Attendance
To calculate the estimated cost of attendance, a student must add their housing and living expenses to the full-time or part-time tuition and fees listed above.
| Estimated Cost of Tuition 2026/2027 | 32 credit degree program* | 36 credit degree program** |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $73,024 | $82,152 |
* MEng in Biomedical Engineering, MS in Electrical & Computer Engineering, MEng in Materials Science & Engineering, MS in Materials Science & Engineering, MS in Mechanical Engineering, MS in Robotics & Autonomous Systems, MEng in Systems Engineering, MS in Systems Engineering
** MS in Biomedical Engineering
Please note that choosing the thesis option may result in additional credit charges.
Please email enggrad@bu.edu for additional information on the cost of tuition for the foundational phase of the Late Entry Accelerated Program (LEAP).
| Estimated Fees and Expenses per academic year |
|
|---|---|
| Fees | $1,148 |
| Food and Housing | $16,250 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,560 |
| Personal | $3,292 |
| Transportation | $1,120 |
| Direct Loan Origination Fee* | $208 |
| Total Expenses* | $23,578 |
*An average of the origination fees for domestic students who take out a federal loan.
PhD Tuition
| PhD Tuition 2026/2027 | Full-time (12+ credits per semester) | Certified Full-time (1-11 credits per semester) |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $36,512 per semester | $2,282 per credit |