2025/2026 Graduate Estimate of Expenses – Medical Campus

These estimates are for graduate international students enrolled at the Boston University Medical Campus during the 2025/2026 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 are estimates and will not reflect exact tuition, fees or your personal living expenses.

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

9-month academic year
Tuition $ 69,670
Health and Wellness Fee $ 562
Health Insurance 1 $ 4,773
Room and Board $ 19,876
Books and Supplies $ 1,307
Incidentals 2 $ 2,372
TOTAL $ 98,560

Goldman School of Dental Medicine These figures reflect the estimates for 2024-2025 academic year and do not include significant equipment fees for certain programs.

PREDOCTORAL
12 Months		 POSTDOCTORAL
12 Months
Tuition $ 96,076 $ 98,910
Health and Wellness Fees $ 538 $ 538
Health Insurance 1 $ 4,567 $ 4,567
Room and Board $ 26,356 $ 26,356
Books and Supplies $ 1,251 $ 1,251
Incidentals $ 2,867 $ 2,867
TOTAL $ 131,655 $ 134,489

School of Medicine These figures reflect the estimates for 2024-2025 academic year and do not include significant equipment fees for certain programs.

12 Months
Tuition $ 74,406
Health and Wellness Fees $ 562
Health Insurance 1 $ 4,773
Room and Board $ 28,058
Books and Supplies $ 1,307
Incidentals 2 $ 3,022
TOTAL $ 112,129

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 $ 12,563 $ 14,801
For two dependents $ 22,735 $ 26,988
For each additional dependent, add this figure to the estimate above for two dependents. $ 7,388 $ 8,404

1 Health Insurance is required for all international students and their dependent family members. Please note that these rates are for students on the Medical Campus and are based on the plus student health insurance plan available for purchase through Boston University. 2 Incidentals include estimated personal expenses.