2024/2025 Graduate Estimate of Expenses – Medical Campus

These estimates are for graduate international students enrolled at the Boston University Medical Campus during the 2024/2025 academic year. The 9-month estimate covers the Fall and Spring semesters, while the 12-month estimate covers Fall, Spring, and Summer. Some academic programs require additional fees; please check with your academic program to determine if additional fees will apply. Please keep in mind that the figures for living expenses are estimates.

School of Public Health and Graduate Medical Sciences Tuition follows standard graduate tuition charges.

9-month academic year
Tuition $ 66,670
Health and Wellness Fee $ 538
Health Insurance 1 $ 4,403
Room and Board $ 19,020
Books and Supplies $ 1,251
Incidentals 2 $ 2,270
TOTAL $ 94,152

Goldman School of Dental Medicine These figures reflect the estimates for 2023-2024academic year and do not include significant equipment fees for certain programs.

PREDOCTORAL
12 Months 		POSTDOCTORAL
12 Months
Tuition $ 91,500 $ 94,200
Health and Wellness Fees $ 514 $ 514
Health Insurance 1 $ 4,403 $ 4,403
Room and Board $ 24,901 $ 24,901
Books and Supplies $ 1,251 $ 1,251
Incidentals $ 2,867 $ 2,867
TOTAL $ 125,436 $ 128,136

School of Medicine The health insurance estimate below is based on selection of the Boston Medical Center Advantage Plan. Students who choose another plan offered through Boston University will be slightly higher.

12 Months
Tuition $ 71,202
Health and Wellness Fees $ 538
Health Insurance 1 $ 4,403
Room and Board $ 26,850
Books and Supplies $ 1,251
Incidentals 2 $ 2,892
TOTAL $ 107,136

Estimate for Dependents for Schools on the BU Medical Campus.A dependent is defined as the student’s spouse or child (under the age of 21). Please add the following figures to the total estimate listed above when a student will be accompanied by dependents. Includes health insurance.1

9 Months SPH or GMS 12 Months SDM or MED
For one dependent $ 12,022 $ 14,164
For two dependents $ 21,756 $ 25,835
For each additional dependent, add this figure to the estimate above for two dependents. $ 7,070 $ 8,042

1 Health Insurance is required for all international students and their dependent family members. Please note that these rates are based on the 2023/2024 Aetna Student Health Insurance plus plan. 2 Incidentals include estimated personal expenses.