Estimate of Expenses for Undergraduate International Students
Required University Fees (in U.S. Dollars)
| Tuition and Maintenance Fees | 19,714.00 |
| Program and Services Fees | 600.00 |
| Technology Fee | 200.00 |
| Facilities Fee | 370.00 |
| Transportation Fee | 52.00 |
| Study Abroad Fee | 10.00 |
| Total tuition & fees for 2 terms | 20,946.00 |
| Required Health/Accident Insurance | 1,119.00 |
| Total Required Fees for 2 terms | 22,065.00 |
Other Necessary Expenses (In U.S. Dollars)
| Books and Supplies | 1,250.00 |
| Housing | 3,650.00 |
| Food | 3,000.00 |
| Miscellaneous | 2,500.00 |
| Total Living Expenses for 12 months | 10,400.00 |
| Grand Total for 12 Months | 32,465.00 |
| Extra Expense for Spouse | 6,000.00 |
| Extra Expense for Each Child | 4,000.00 |
Important - Explanation of Estimates
- These estimates are effective Fall 2009 Semester and are for the 200/2010 academic year.
- Estimated insurance expenses for spouse is approximately $2,869.00 per year. Estimated insurance expenses for each child is approximately $1,457.00 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 budget assumes the student does NOT attend the Summer Semester. Please add $10,473.00 if the student intends to attend the Summer Semester fulltime.
- The living expenses are for 12 months.
- 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, transportation, etc.
- Note: All fees are subject to any changes approved by the UT Board of Trustees prior to the beginning of a term.

