International Students
Tuition, Financial Aid, and Other Expenses
Tuition and Financial Aid
International students are considered for the same financial support as domestic students. If you are admitted, your letter will have a financial component detailing any aid you will be receiving from the University of Rochester should you accept your offer.
PhD candidates who are admitted will receive a full tuition scholarship, stipend, and health insurance. PhD student’s tuition, stipend, and health insurance is paid for through teaching and research assistantships.
Masters' applicants who are accepted typically receive a merit-based tuition scholarship.
All external funding must be reported to the University of Rochester.
See the cost of attendance page for detailed information.
Information on taxes and other relevant financial information can be found on the cost and financial support page.
Other Expenses
The University does not cover all expenses for PhD or master’s students. You are responsible for covering other expenses, including your visa paperwork and travel to the United States.
We’ve compiled a list of the type of expenses you might need to account for:
- Application fees
- Credential Evaluation (WES)
- English proficiency tests
- Visa fees
- Travel expenses, such as airfare to the US and transportation when you get here
- Health checks and vaccinations
- Mandatory fees (technology fees, student services fee, lab fees, etc.)
- Books and supplies
- Housing, either on or off-campus
- Food
- Personal expenses (clothing, toiletries, and entertainment)
- Health insurance and mandatory health fee
- Document renewal (renewing passports, visas, or other legal documentation)
- Travel for visa maintenance
- Childcare and family expenses
- Unexpected expenses