Tuition and Costs

The tuition and fees listed below include nonresident tuition for full-time students and campus privilege fees. Tuition may vary for students enrolled in academic courses. Room and meals include rent for a shared double room and food for the period (excluding vacations). Personal expenses vary greatly. Health insurance is required for all international students.

The costs shown below may change without notice.

Spring 2012

Application deadline	October 1, 2011
Day you should arrive	January 10, 2012
Classes begin	January 17, 2012
Exams end	May 11, 2012
Estimated costs:
Tuition and Fees	$9,100.00
Room and meals* (estimated)	$3,500.00
Textbooks (estimated)	$400.00
Personal expenses (estimated)	$1,175.00
Health Insurance**	$375.00

Summer 2012

Application deadline	April 1, 2012
Day you should arrive	May 30, 2012
Classes begin	June 5, 2012
Exams end	July 27, 2012
Estimated costs:
Tuition and Fees	$6,114.00
Room and meals* (estimated)	$2,270.00
Textbooks (estimated)	>$200.00
Personal expenses (estimated)	$805.00
Health Insurance**	$177.00

Fall 2012

Application deadline	April 1, 2012
Day you should arrive	August 13, 2012
Classes begin	August 20, 2012
Exams end	December 14, 2012
Estimated costs:
Tuition and Fees (estimated)	$10,730
Room and meals* (estimated)	$3,720.00
Textbooks (estimated)	$200.00
Personal expenses (estimated)	$1,270.00
Health Insurance**	$492.00

* Room and meals include a shared double room and full meal plan. Other meal plan options are available at a lower cost.
** Health insurance is required. Students who already have adequate coverage may obtain a waiver for the insurance charge.

First Semester Additional Costs

Each student will need to purchase a KU ID card for $10. New students are also required to attend a new international student orientation session with ISSS. More information regarding dates and costs for orientation can be found at www.iss.ku.edu.