Office of Admissions

International undergraduate and graduate students have different tuition, fees, and other expenses—including mandatory health insurance—than U.S. students do.

Mandatory Health Insurance

All international students are required to have health insurance for themselves and their families to help pay for medical care. The Office of International Services has detailed information about health insurance and insurance for dependents. 

Estimated Expenses for International Undergraduates, 2010–11

IU undergraduates pay a flat fee for tuition, which entitles them to register for 12 to 17 credit hours per semester. Most degree programs require students to average 15.5 credit hours per semester in order to graduate in the traditional eight semesters.

When you apply to IU, you will be required to show funding for these expenses. See Required Financial Documentation below.

Estimated Expenses for International Graduate Students, 2010–11

These expenses vary by program. Learn about the estimated expenses for your intended graduate or professional program.

Estimated Expenses (Including Health Care) for Dependents, 2010–11

Spouse: $5,859
First child: $5,385
Each additional child: $3,890

Required Financial Documentation

Federal regulations require students to demonstrate that they have the financial resources to support themselves and any dependents during their first year of study in the United States. Your admission cannot be finalized, and your immigration document cannot be issued, without this information. Not including expenses for dependents, the total estimated expense for undergraduates for the 2010–11 school year is $41,963, and the estimated expenses for graduate students vary by program.

Please complete our financial documentation form (PDF) and submit it to the Office of International Admissions with your financial documentation. You may mail this information to us, e-mail it to intladm [at] indiana.edu, or fax it to (812) 856-5378.

Summer Sessions

Enrollment in summer sessions is optional. Summer undergraduate courses are estimated at $837 per credit hour for summer 2011, and mandatory fees will be approximately $346. Estimated expenses for full-time, undergraduate enrollment in summer 2011 are below. You can also see estimated summer expenses for graduate students.

Financial Aid for International Students

Indiana University offers many forms of financial aid to help you pay for your IU education. Learn how to apply for financial aid.

International students are not eligible for financial aid from the U.S. government. To learn about other resources for financial assistance, please see the information about jobs and loans and financial aid and employment for F-1 students and J-1 students available from the Office of International Services.

Scholarships for Undergraduates

Indiana University is one of a few U.S. public universities that offers merit-based scholarships to international undergraduate students. Learn more from the Office of Scholarships.

Fellowships and Assistantships for Graduate Students

Some IU schools and departments offer fellowships and assistantships to graduate students. Fellowships involve teaching and/or research in exchange for money and sometimes tuition and insurance. Assistantships are paid positions that require part-time teaching or research and a very high level of English proficiency, and usually include a scholarship that pays for nearly all of your tuition and fees.

These awards range from $1,500 to $20,000, typically paid over 10 months. For more information about fellowships, assistantships, and other funding opportunities, contact the department in which you intend to study.

More Information about Financial Aid

• Office of Student Financial Assistance