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M.S. and Ph.D. Applicants: Please refer to Rackham Graduate School pages

For M.P.H. and M.H.S.A. Applicants: Non-U.S. applicants recommended for admission to the School of Public Health must certify that sufficient funds are available for 1 year of study at the University of Michigan. It is required by U.S. federal law that the University of Michigan obtain proof of financial resources (exclusive of travel expenses) to cover university fees, books and supplies, living expenses, and health insurance for yourself and your dependents, if applicable, during the entire course of your program of study including non-enrolled vacation periods.

The actual length and cost of programs may vary because of 1) deficiencies in English language and/or academic preparation, 2) the scheduling and availability of courses, and 3) any extra course work required by the department. If your financial support is being provided by a sponsor, please ask the agency to send a letter indicating the amount and duration of sponsorship. If you obtain a Graduate Student Instructor (GSI) or Graduate Student Research Assistant (GSRA) position, you must provide a copy of the offer of employment letter from that unit.

The following is an outline of expenses a student from abroad can expect during a full calendar with two terms of enrollment per year based on an estimate of 2009-10 costs. Tuition costs are subject to change at any time by the Regents of the University.

Tuition Books Living Insurance Total
Single Student $36,778 $1,200 $15,600* $1,068* $54,646
Student, Spouse (no dependents) $36,778 $1,200 $20,600* $4,416* $62,994
Student, Spouse with one dependent $36,778 $1,200 $23,300* $7,764* $69,042

*Health and accident insurance is mandatory for international students. Students are responsible for the payment of these health insurance fees and the costs for insurance is added to the amount needed for financial certification.

International students are admitted to the School of Public Health with the understanding that they have sufficient funding to cover their program of study. Information on possible sources of aid.

International students and their accompanying dependents are required to have health/hospitalization and accident insurance coverage during their enrollment.

If you intend to bring dependents to the U.S. you must certify sufficient funding support for all dependents. Health insurance must also be paid for dependents.