Tuition and Fees for LLM and Other Graduate Programs
Students enrolled in our LLM, other Master’s degree, and Graduate Certificate programs will be charged tuition and fees based on their specific programs and whether they are participating in a residential (on-campus) or online program.
2026–2027 Cost of Attendance—Full-time, Residential Graduate Students (LLM, MSL)
| Tuition and Fees | Living Expenses | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $73,024 | Books and Supplies | $1,462 |
| Student Fees | $1,558 | Housing and Food | $16,250 |
| Transportation | $1,120 | ||
| Personal Expenses | $3,292 | ||
| Direct Loan Fees | $214 | ||
| Total $96,920 | |||
International Students – Estimate of Expenses for Visas
If you are required to obtain a visa to study in the U.S., you must provide financial documentation demonstrating your ability to pay for your expenses at Boston University. The International Student and Scholars Office (ISSO) at BU sets an Estimate of Expenses for this purpose that is different than the cost of attendance for the School of Law. You must use the ISSO figures for your visa.
Part-time Residential Programs (on-campus):
- LLM – American Law
- LLM – Graduate Taxation
- LLM – Banking and Financial Law
- Master in the Study of Tax Law (MSL-Tax)
- LLM – Graduate Taxation
- LLM – Banking and Financial Law
- Master in the Study of Tax Law (MSL-Tax)
Adjusting the Cost of Attendance
The cost of attendance includes standard education-related expenses that most students incur. We understand that some students may have expenses higher than the standard cost of attendance out of choice or necessity.
The law school’s Financial Aid Office will work with you to determine if you have expenses that may be added to the student budget according to federal regulations and University policy but are not included in the standard budget. You will find additional information in the Financial Planning section of our website.
Methods of Payment
Students who will be paying all or a portion of their tuition using their own resources will find payment instructions from BU’s Student Financials office.
Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP)
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts requires all students enrolled on at least a ¾ basis to have health insurance. The charge for SHIP is automatically included in your charges for the fall semester (or the spring if that is your first semester of the academic year). Students may waive SHIP coverage offered through Boston University if their own insurance meets the requirements. For additional information on the requirements and instructions for waiving SHIP, visit the Student Health Services website.
Sports Pass
Boston University automatically charges all full-time students the Sports Pass fee. The Sports Pass allows students admission to all home games for BU ice hockey, basketball, lacrosse, and soccer. You may waive this fee online through the Student Link.