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Estimate of Expenses for Graduate International Students

Required University Fees (in U.S. Dollars)

  Two Terms Three Terms
(Summer Included)
Tuition and Maintenance Fees 17,850.00 26,718.00
Program and Services Fees 500.00 750.00
Technology Fee 200.00 300.00
Facilities Fee 360.00 540.00
Transportation Fee 32.00 48.00
Total tuition & fees 18,942.00 28,356.00
Required Health/Accident Insurance 960.00 960.00
Total Required Fees for 2 terms 19,902.00 29,316.00

Other Necessary Expenses (In U.S. Dollars)

  Two Terms Three Terms
(Summer Included)
Books and Supplies 1,350.00 1,350.00
Housing 3,650.00 3,650.00
Food 3,000.00 3,000.00
Miscellaneous 2,500.00 2,500.00
Total Living Expenses for 12 months 10,500.00 10,500.00
     
Grand Total for 12 Months 30,402.00 39,816.00
Extra Expense for Spouse 6,000.00 6,000.00
Extra Expense for Each Child 4,000.00 4,000.00

Important - Explanation of Estimates

  • These estimates are effective Fall 2006 Semester and are for the 2006/2007 academic year.
  • Estimated insurance expenses for spouse is approximately $2,292.00 per year. Estimated insurance expenses for each child is approximately $1,164.00 per year. Rates are subject to change without prior notice.
  • An additional charge of $25.00 per semester, with a maximum of $200.00 per semester, will be assessed for each Engineering course.
  • This is a relatively conservative budget for a student and assumes the student is sharing housing. While some students may get by with less, others find this a tight budget. This budget does not include the cost of international travel, keeping an automobile, or babysitting. Actual tuition rates, other fees, and living expenses may vary from this estimate. Official tuition rates are set each year in early summer for the upcoming academic year.
  • Insurance rate is based on 12month coverage and is subject to change without prior notice.
  • The category includes clothing, telephone services, laundry, recreation, household maintenance, etc.
  • Note: All fees are subject to any changes approved by the UT Board of Trustees prior to the beginning of a term.