2026/2027 Estimate of Graduate Expenses – Medical Campus

These estimates are for graduate international students planning to enroll at the Boston University Medical Campus during the 2026/2027 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 minimum estimates for I-20 processing and will not reflect exact tuition, fees or your personal living expenses.

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

9-month academic year
Tuition $ 73,364
Health and Wellness Fee $ 592
Health Insurance 1 $ 3,715
On-Campus Room & Board $ 20,969
Books and Supplies $ 1,314
Incidentals 2 $ 4,992
TOTAL $ 104,946

Goldman School of Dental Medicine These figures reflect estimates for 2026-2027 academic year and do not include significant equipment fees for certain programs.

PREDOCTORAL
12 Months		 POSTDOCTORAL
12 Months
Tuition $ 104,664 $ 106,712
Health and Wellness Fees $ 592 $ 592
Health Insurance 1 $ 3,893 $ 3,877
Room and Board $ 29,085 $ 29,085
Books and Supplies $ 1,314 $ 1,314
Incidentals $ 8,028 $ 8,028
TOTAL $ 147,576 $ 149,608

School of Medicine These figures reflect the estimates for 2026-2027 academic year and do not include significant equipment fees for certain programs.

12 Months
Tuition $ 76,257
Health and Wellness Fees $ 592
Health Insurance 1 $ 3,824
Room and Board $ 29,085
Books and Supplies $ 1,314
Incidentals 2 $ 8,028
TOTAL $ 119,100

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 by Massachusetts state law for all international students and their dependent family members. Please note that estimated rates are for students on the Medical Campus based on the 2025/2026 student health insurance plan available for purchase through Boston University. 2 Incidental estimates include estimated personal expenses.