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Cost of Attendance

Advanced study comes with a significant investment of time and resources. At Johns Hopkins SAIS, it also comes with a significant return on your investment. Learn about tuition, the cost of attendance, and the affordability of our programs.

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Can I Afford It?

Our simple answer is yes. Once you are admitted, our team of financial aid professionals will work with you to make your education as affordable as possible. Almost every admitted student is eligible for some form of financial aid.

We will also help you understand and explore all of your financing options. After factoring in all sources of support, your out-of-pocket costs will be much lower than the figures below.

What Is Included in the Cost of Attendance?

  • These costs do not include any financial aid, loans, scholarships, or other awards you may receive. Almost every admitted student is eligible for some form of financial aid.
  • The total cost of attendance includes both direct costs and indirect costs.
  • Direct costs are billed directly to you by the school and include tuition and student health insurance fees.
  • Indirect costs are not billed by the school and reflect your estimated living and miscellaneous expenses based on annual student surveys. These expenses may vary depending on your circumstances.
  • These tuition fees assume full-time enrollment and may vary for students who are enrolled part-time.
  • Tuition and fees are subject to change and are finalized every May.
  • If you are a student living in housing on a military base or for which you receive a basic allowance under section 403(b) of title 37 of the United States Code, please contact SEAM to discuss how this may affect your cost of attendance.

Cost of Attendance for 2024-2025

Washington DC

The MAIR is a two-year program offered by both Washington DC and SAIS Europe. These figures represent the cost to attend for one year on the Washington DC campus. Tuition rates will be reassessed and approved each spring.  Tuition rates normally increase by 2 to 5 percent annually to support annual increases in labor, supply, and service costs.

Direct Costs Fall Semester Spring Semester Academic Year Totals
Full-time Tuition * $31,175 $31,175 $62,350
Student Health Insurance ** $1,249 $2,085 $3,334
Matriculation Fee $500 - $500
UPass/Metro Fee * $118 $118 $236
    Total Direct Costs $33,042 $33,378 $66,420
Indirect Costs
     
Living Exp, Housing $9,000 $9,000 $18,000
Living Exp, Food $2,588 $2,587 $5,175
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment $175 $174 $349
Transportion $500 $500 $1,000
Misc. Personal Expenses $1,683 $1,683 $3,366
    Total Indirect Costs $13,946 $13,944 $27,890
Total Direct and Indirect Costs
$46,988 $47,322 $94,310

Please note: Entering students pay a one-time matriculation fee of $500.
 
*Subject to change.
 
**Health insurance is required for all students and is automatically billed. Students MUST provide proof of sufficient health insurance in order to waive out of the automatic charges. Students on F-1/J-1 visas are ineligible to waive student health insurance.

***Direct loan fees are added once a student accepts their federal loan(s). Graduate unsubsidized loans fees will be added in the amount of $208. Graduate PLUS loan fees will be added in the amount of $1,465.

The MIEF is an ten-month program offered on the Washington DC campus. These figures represent the cost to attend for the entire program.

Direct Costs Summer Semester Fall Semester Spring Semester Academic Year Totals
Full-time Tuition * $18,212 $31,221 $37,292 $86,725
Student Health Insurance ** $1,558   $2,085 $3,506
Matriculation Fee $500     $500
UPass/Metro Fee   $118 $118 $236
    Total Direct Costs $20,270 $31,339 $39,495 $91,104
Indirect Costs
       
Living Exp, Housing $2,000 $8,000 $10,000 $20,000
Living Exp, Food $575 $2,300 $2,875 $5,750
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment $47 $186 $233 $419
Transportation $111 $445 $555 $1,000
Misc. Personal Expenses $374 $1,496 $1,870 $3,366
    Total Indirect Costs $3,107 $12,427 $15,533 $31,067
Total Direct and Indirect Costs
$23,377 $43,766 $55,028 $122,171

Please note: entering students pay a one-time matriculation fee of $500.

*Subject to change. Tuition and fees are finalized by the Board of Trustees each May.

**Subject to change. Health insurance is required for all students and is automatically billed. Students MUST provide proof of sufficient health insurance in order to waive out of the automatic charges. Students on F-1/J-1 visas are ineligible to waive student health insurance.

***Direct loan fees are added once a student accepts their federal loan(s). Graduate unsubsidized loans fees will be added in the amount of $208. Graduate PLUS loan fees will be added in the amount of $1,465.

The MIPP is a one-year program offered by both Washington DC and SAIS Europe. These figures represent the entire cost to attend on the Washington DC campus. The cost of tuition at SAIS Europe is 43,855 euros. Tuition rates will be reassessed and approved each spring.  Tuition rates normally increase by 2 to 5 percent annually to support annual increases in labor, supply, and service costs.

Direct Costs Fall Semester Spring Semester Total Program Fee
Full-time Tuition * $31,175 $31,175 $62,350
Student Health Insurance ** $1,249 $2,085 $3,334
Matriculation Fee $500 - $500
UPass/Metro Fee * $118 $118 $236
    Total Direct Costs $33,042 $33,378 $66,420
Indirect Costs
     
Living Exp, Housing $9,000 $9,000 $18,000
Living Exp, Food $2,588 $2,587 $5,175
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment $175 $174 $349
Transportation $500 $500 $1,000
Misc. Personal Expenses $1,683 $1,683 $3,366
    Total Indirect Costs $13,946 $13,944 $27,890
Total Direct and Indirect Costs $46,988 $47,322 $94,310

Please note: Entering students pay a one-time matriculation fee of $500.
 
*Subject to change.
 
**Health insurance is required for all students and is automatically billed. Students MUST provide proof of sufficient health insurance in order to waive out of the automatic charges. Students on F-1/J-1 visas are ineligible to waive student health insurance.

***Direct loan fees are added once a student accepts their federal loan(s). Graduate unsubsidized loans fees will be added in the amount of $208. Graduate PLUS loan fees will be added in the amount of $1,465.

The MAGP is a one-year program offered in Washington, DC. These figures represent the costs for the entire program.

Direct Costs Fall A&B Semester (19 credit hours) Spring A&B Semester/Summer (21 credit hours) Academic Year Totals
Tuition * $37,976 $41,974 $79,950
Student Health Insurance ** $1,249 $2,085 $3,334
UPass/Metro Fee * $118 $118 $236
Matriculation Fee $500  - $500
Total Direct $39,843  $44,177  $84,020
Indirect Costs
     
Living Exp, Housing $9,000 $15,000 $24,000
Living Exp, Food $2,588  $4,312  $6,900 
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment $175  $262  $437
Transportation $500  $833  $1,333 
Misc. Personal Expenses $1,683  $2,805  $4,488 
    Total Indirect Costs $13,946  $23,212  $37,158 
Total Direct and Indirect Costs $53,789  $67,389  $121,178 

*Subject to change. Tuition and fees are finalized by the Board of Trustees each May.

**Subject to change. Health insurance is required for all students and is automatically billed. Students MUST provide proof of sufficient health insurance in order to waive out of the automatic charges. Students on F-1/J-1 visas are ineligible to waive student health insurance.

The MASCI is a one-year program offered in DC. These figures represent the costs for the entire program.

Direct Costs Summer/Fall Semester Spring/Summer Semester Academic Year Totals
Tuition * $39,598  $39,597  $79,195 
Student Health Insurance ** $1,249  $2,085  $3,334 
Matriculation Fee $500 $0 $500
UPass/Metro Fee * $118 $118 $236
Total Direct $41,465  $41,800  $83,265 
Indirect Costs
     
Living Exp, Housing $12,000  $12,000  $24,000 
Living Exp, Food $3,450  $3,450  $6,900 
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment $233 $233 $466
Transportation $667 $666 $1,333
Misc. Personal Expenses $2,244 $2,244 $4,488
Total Indirect $18,594  $18,593  $37,187 
Total Direct and Indirect Costs
$60,059  $60,393  $120,452 

Please note: entering students pay a one-time matriculation fee of $500.

*Subject to change. Tuition and fees are finalized by the Board of Trustees each May.

**Subject to change. Health insurance is required for all students and is automatically billed. Students MUST provide proof of sufficient health insurance in order to waive out of the automatic charges. Students on F-1/J-1 visas are ineligible to waive student health insurance.

***Direct loan fees are added once a student accepts their federal loan(s). Graduate unsubsidized loans fees will be added in the amount of $208. Graduate PLUS loan fees will be added in the amount of $1,465.

The PhD may be completed in four to six years. These figures represent the cost to attend for one year on the Washington DC campus.

Direct Costs Fall Semester Spring Semester Academic Year Totals
Full-time Tuition * $31,175  $31,175  $62,350 
Student Health Insurance ** $1,249  $2,058  $3,307 
Matriculation Fee $500 - $500
UPass/Metro Fee * $118 $118 $236
    Total Direct Costs $33,042  $33,351  $66,393 
Indirect Costs
     
Living Exp, Housing $9,000  $9,000  $18,000 
Living Exp, Food $2,588  $2,587  $5,175 
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment $175 $174 $349
Transportation $500 $500 $1,000
Misc. Personal Expenses $1,683 $1,683 $3,366
    Total Indirect Costs $13,946  $13,944  $27,890 
Total Direct and Indirect Costs $46,988  $47,295  $94,283 

Please note: Entering students pay a one-time matriculation fee of $500.
 
*Subject to change.
 
**Health insurance is required for all students and is automatically billed. Students MUST provide proof of sufficient health insurance in order to waive out of the automatic charges. Students on F-1/J-1 visas are ineligible to waive student health insurance.

***Direct loan fees are added once a student accepts their federal loan(s). Graduate unsubsidized loans fees will be added in the amount of $208. Graduate PLUS loan fees will be added in the amount of $1,465.

The DIA may be completed in two or three years on the Washington DC campus. The two-year DIA track includes one year of full-time study and a subsequent part-time, non-resident year focused exclusively on completing their doctoral thesis. The three-year DIA track includes two years of full-time study before the part-time, doctoral thesis year. Tuition rates will be reassessed and approved each spring.  Tuition rates normally increase by 2 to 5 percent annually to support annual increases in labor, supply, and service costs.

The following figures represent the cost to attend for one, full-time academic year in Washington DC. Tuition during the doctoral thesis year will be half the full-time tuition rate.

Direct Costs Fall Semester Spring Semester Academic Year Totals
Full-time Tuition * $31,175  $31,175  $62,350 
Student Health Insurance * $1,249  $2,058  $3,307 
Matriculation Fee $500 - $500
UPass/Metro Fee * $118 $118 $236
    Total Direct Costs $33,042  $33,351  $66,393 
Indirect Costs
     
Living Exp, Housing $9,000  $9,000  $18,000 
Living Exp, Food $2,588  $2,587  $5,175 
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment $175 $174 $349
Transportation $500 $500 $1,000
Misc. Personal Expenses $1,683 $1,683 $3,366
    Total Indirect Costs $13,946  $13,944  $27,890 
Total Direct and Indirect Costs $46,988  $47,295  $94,283 

Please note: Entering students pay a one-time matriculation fee of $500.
 
*Subject to change.
 
**Health insurance is required for all students and is automatically billed. Students MUST provide proof of sufficient health insurance in order to waive out of the automatic charges. Students on F-1/J-1 visas are ineligible to waive student health insurance.

***Direct loan fees are added once a student accepts their federal loan(s). Graduate unsubsidized loans fees will be added in the amount of $208. Graduate PLUS loan fees will be added in the amount of $1,465.

***Tuition during the doctoral thesis year will be half the full-time tuition rate.

Certificates in International Studies, International Development, or International Economics require a series of four graduate-level courses. Students can earn a certificate in one semester by taking all four courses at once (accelerated) or over an extended period of time across several terms (part-time).

 These figures represent the cost to complete the certificate in one semester.

(Note: These figures do not apply to the Hopkins-Nanjing Center Certificate in Chinese and American Studies. Please see above for the costs to attend that program.)

Direct Costs Fall or Spring Semester
Full-Time Tuition (4 courses per semester) $31,175 
Student Health Insurance** $1,249 
    Total Direct Costs $32,424 
Indirect Costs
 
Living Exp, Housing $9,000 
Living Exp, Food $2,588 
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment $175
Transportation $500
Misc. Personal Expenses $1,683
    Total Indirect Costs $13,946 
TOTAL Direct & Indirect $46,370 

*Subject to change. Tuition is finalized by the Board of Trustees each May.

**Health insurance is required for all students and is automatically billed. Students MUST provide proof of insurance in order to waive out of the automatic charges. Students on F-1/J-1 visas are ineligible to waive student health insurance.

***Direct loan fees are added once a student accepts their federal loan(s). Graduate unsubsidized loans fees will be added in the amount of $208. Graduate PLUS loan fees will be added in the amount of $1,465.

  1. Students must take a minimum of 8.00 credits per semester in order to qualify for federal aid.
  2. Students matriculated in the following programs are eligible to apply for federal loans:
  • Certificate in International Development
  • Certificate in International Economics
  • Certificate in International Studies

Matriculation will be confirmed with the Office of Academic Affairs prior to processing federal aid.

Certificates in International Studies, International Development, or International Economics require a series of four graduate-level courses. Students can earn a certificate in one semester by taking all four courses at once (accelerated) or over an extended period of time across several terms (part-time). Tuition increases on an annual basis and will be reassessed and approved each spring.

 These figures represent the cost to complete the certificate in two consecutive terms.

(Note: These figures do not apply to the Hopkins-Nanjing Center Certificate in Chinese and American Studies. Please see above for the costs to attend that program.)

Direct Costs Fall or Spring Semester
Tuition (2 courses)* $11,990
    Total Direct Costs $11,990
Indirect Costs
 
Living Exp, Housing $9,000 
Living Exp, Food $2,588 
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment $175
Transportation $500
Misc. Personal Expenses $1,683
    Total Indirect Costs $13,946 
TOTAL Direct & Indirect $25,936 

*Subject to change. Tuition is finalized by the Board of Trustees each May.

***Direct loan fees are added once a student accepts their federal loan(s). Graduate unsubsidized loans fees will be added in the amount of $208. Graduate PLUS loan fees will be added in the amount of $1,465.

  1. Students must take a minimum of 8.00 credits per semester in order to qualify for federal aid.
  2. Students matriculated in the following programs are eligible to apply for federal loans:
  • Certificate in International Development
  • Certificate in International Economics
  • Certificate in International Studies

Matriculation will be confirmed with the Office of Academic Affairs prior to processing federal aid.

Costs for Summer 2024

Direct Costs Summer Term Totals
Tuition for 1 Course * $7,494 
    Total Direct Costs $7,494 
Indirect Costs
 
Living Exp, Housing** $4,000 
Living Exp, Food $1,150 
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment $175
Transportation $223
Misc. Personal Expenses $748
    Total Indirect Costs $6,296 
TOTAL Direct & Indirect $13,790 

Students in the following programs are eligible to apply for federal loans in the summer term:

  • Continuing MAIR/MIPP students (minimum of one semester completed)
  • Certificate in International Development
  • Certificate in International Economics
  • Certificate in International Studies

Matriculation will be confirmed with the Office of Academic Affairs prior to processing federal aid.

*Subject to change. Tuition is finalized by the Board of Trustees each May.

**Based on approximately 8 weeks of instruction during the Summer 2024.

***Direct loan fees are added once a student accepts their federal loan(s). Graduate unsubsidized loans fees will be added in the amount of $208. Graduate PLUS loan fees will be added in the amount of $1,465.

SAIS Europe

The MAIR is a two-year program offered by both Washington DC and SAIS Europe. These figures represent the cost to attend for one year on the SAIS Europe campus. (Costs are provided in EUROS1). Tuition increases on an annual basis and will be reassessed and approved each spring.

Direct Costs Fall Semester Spring Semester Academic Year Total
Full-time Tuition *  € 21,928.00   € 21,927.00   € 43,855.00 
Student Health Insurance **  € 886.00   € 1,485.00   € 2,371.00 
Matriculation Fee  € 462.00  -  € 462.00 
    Total Direct Costs  € 23,276.00   € 23,412.00    € 46,688.00 
Indirect Costs
     
Living Exp, Housing  € 3,733.00  € 3,732.00  € 7,465.00
Living Exp, Food  € 1,892.00  € 1,891.00  € 3,783.00
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment  € 161.00   € 161.00   € 322.00 
Transportation  € 1,655.00  € 1,655.00  € 3,310.00
Misc. Personal Expenses  € 1,438.00  € 1,438.00  € 2,876.00
    Total Indirect Costs  € 8,881.00  € 8,878.00  € 17,759.00
Total Direct and Indirect Costs  € 32,155.00   € 32,289.00   € 64,444.00 

Please note: Entering students pay a one-time matriculation fee of $500. The health insurance fee above is an approximate rate in euros. The health insurance fee in USD is $2,567.

  1. SAIS Europe tuition and expenses are in EURO currency.
  2. The above estimates are based on survey data from current students and actual rental costs provided by the student housing consultant. Figures are for single students sharing apartments 

*Subject to change.
 
**Health insurance is required for all students and is automatically billed. Students MUST provide proof of sufficient health insurance in order to waive out of the automatic charges. Students on F-1/J-1 visas are ineligible to waive student health insurance.

***Direct loan fees are added once a student accepts their federal loan(s). Graduate unsubsidized loans fees will be added in the amount of $208. Graduate PLUS loan fees will be added in the amount of $1,465.

The MEPP is a one-year program offered on the SAIS Europe campus. 

Direct Costs Summer 1/Fall Semester Spring/Summer 2 Semester Total Program Fee
Full-time Tuition *  € 16,733.00   € 16,732.00   € 33,465.00 
Student Health Insurance **  € 886.00   € 1,485.00   € 2,371.00 
Matriculation Fee  € 462.00  -  € 462.00 
    Total Direct Costs  € 18,081.00   € 18,217.00   € 36,298.00 
Indirect Costs
     
Living Exp, Housing  € 5,392.00  € 5,391.00  € 10,783.00
Living Exp, Food  € 2,732.00  € 2,732.00  € 5,464.00
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment  € 320.00  € 320.00  € 640.00
Transportation  € 2,391.00  € 2,390.00  € 4,781.00
Misc. Personal Expenses  € 2,077.00  € 2,077.00  € 4,154.00
    Total Indirect Costs  € 12,912.00  € 12,910.00  € 25,822.00
Total Direct and Indirect Costs  € 30,993.00   € 31,127.00   € 62,120.00 

Please note: Entering students pay a one-time matriculation fee of $500. The health insurance fee above is an approximate rate in euros. The health insurance fee in USD is $2,567.

  1. SAIS Europe tuition and expenses are in EURO currency.
  2. The above estimates are based on survey data from current students and actual rental costs provided by the student housing consultant. Figures are for single students sharing apartments 

*Subject to change.
 
**Health insurance is required for all students and is automatically billed. Students MUST provide proof of sufficient health insurance in order to waive out of the automatic charges. Students on F-1/J-1 visas are ineligible to waive student health insurance.

***Direct loan fees are added once a student accepts their federal loan(s). Graduate unsubsidized loans fees will be added in the amount of $208. Graduate PLUS loan fees will be added in the amount of $1,465.

The MAIA is a two-year program offered on the SAIS Europe campus. These figures represent the cost to attend for one year (in EUROS1). Tuition increases on an annual basis and will be reassessed and approved each spring.

Direct Costs Fall Semester Spring Semester Academic Year Total
Full-time Tuition *  € 21,928.00   € 21,927.00   € 43,855.00 
Student Health Insurance **  € 886.00   € 1,485.00   € 2,371.00 
Matriculation Fee  € 462.00  -  € 462.00 
    Total Direct Cost  € 23,276.00   € 23,412.00   € 46,688.00 
Indirect Costs
     
Living Exp, Housing  € 3,733.00  € 3,732.00  € 7,465.00
Living Exp, Food  € 1,892.00  € 1,891.00  € 3,783.00
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment  € 161.00   € 161.00   € 322.00 
Transportation  € 1,655.00  € 1,655.00  € 3,310.00
Misc. Personal Expenses  € 1,438.00  € 1,438.00  € 2,876.00
    Total Indirect Costs  € 8,881.00  € 8,878.00  € 17,759.00
Total Direct and Indirect Costs  € 32,155.00   € 32,289.00   € 64,444.00 

Please note: Entering students pay a one-time matriculation fee of $500. The health insurance fee above is an approximate rate in euros. The health insurance fee in USD is $2,567.

  1. SAIS Europe tuition and expenses are in EURO currency.
  2. The above estimates are based on survey data from current students and actual rental costs provided by the student housing consultant. Figures are for single students sharing apartments 

*Subject to change.
 
**Health insurance is required for all students and is automatically billed. Students MUST provide proof of sufficient health insurance in order to waive out of the automatic charges. Students on F-1/J-1 visas are ineligible to waive student health insurance.

***Direct loan fees are added once a student accepts their federal loan(s). Graduate unsubsidized loans fees will be added in the amount of $208. Graduate PLUS loan fees will be added in the amount of $1,465.

The SAIS Europe Diploma is a one-year program offered on the SAIS Europe Campus. These figures represent the cost to attend for one year (in EUROS).

Direct Costs Fall Semester Spring Semester Academic Year Total
Full-time Tuition *  € 21,928.00   € 21,927.00   € 43,855.00 
Student Health Insurance **  € 886.00   € 1,485.00   € 2,371.00 
Matriculation Fee  € 462.00  -  € 462.00 
    Total Direct Costs  € 23,276.00   € 23,412.00   € 46,688.00 
Indirect Costs
     
Books and Supplies  € 161.00   € 161.00   € 322.00 
    Total Indirect Costs  € 161.00   € 161.00   € 322.00
Total Direct and Indirect Costs  € 23,437.00   € 23,573.00    € 47,010.00 

Please note: Entering students pay a one-time matriculation fee of $500. The health insurance fee above is an approximate rate in euros. The health insurance fee in USD is $2,567.

  1. SAIS Europe tuition and expenses are in EURO currency.
  2. The above estimates are based on survey data from current students and actual rental costs provided by the student housing consultant. Figures are for single students sharing apartments 

*Subject to change.
 
**Health insurance is required for all students and is automatically billed. Students MUST provide proof of sufficient health insurance in order to waive out of the automatic charges. Students on F-1/J-1 visas are ineligible to waive student health insurance.

***Direct loan fees are added once a student accepts their federal loan(s). Graduate unsubsidized loans fees will be added in the amount of $208. Graduate PLUS loan fees will be added in the amount of $1,465.

The MAGR is a thirteen-month program offered on the SAIS Europe campus. These figures represent the cost to attend for the entire program (in EUROS1).

Direct Costs Summer 1/Fall Semester Spring/Summer 2 Semester Total Program Fee
Full-time Tuition *  € 28,673.00   € 28,672.00   € 57,345.00 
Student Health Insurance **  € 886.00   € 1,485.00   € 2,371.00 
Matriculation Fee  € 462.00  -  € 462.00 
    Total Direct Costs  € 30,021.00   € 30,157.00   € 60,178.00 
Indirect Costs
     
Living Exp, Housing  € 5,392.00  € 5,391.00  € 10,783.00
Living Exp, Food  € 2,732.00  € 2,732.00  € 5,464.00
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment  € 320.00  € 320.00  € 640.00
Transportation  € 2,391.00  € 2,390.00  € 4,781.00
Misc. Personal Expenses  € 2,077.00  € 2,077.00  € 4,154.00
    Total Indirect Costs  € 12,912.00  € 12,910.00  € 25,822.00
Total Direct and Indirect Costs  € 42,933.00   € 43,067.00   € 86,000.00 

Please note: Entering students pay a one-time matriculation fee of $500. The health insurance fee above is an approximate rate in euros. The health insurance fee in USD is $2,567.

  1. SAIS Europe tuition and expenses are in EURO currency.
  2. The above estimates are based on survey data from current students and actual rental costs provided by the student housing consultant. Figures are for single students sharing apartments 

*Subject to change.
 
**Health insurance is required for all students and is automatically billed. Students MUST provide proof of sufficient health insurance in order to waive out of the automatic charges. Students on F-1/J-1 visas are ineligible to waive student health insurance.

***Direct loan fees are added once a student accepts their federal loan(s). Graduate unsubsidized loans fees will be added in the amount of $208. Graduate PLUS loan fees will be added in the amount of $1,465.

The DIA may be completed in two to three years on the SAIS Europe or Washington, DC campuses. The two-year DIA track includes one year of full-time study and a subsequent part-time, non-resident year focused exclusively on completing their doctoral thesis. The three-year DIA track includes two years of full-time study before the part-time, doctoral thesis year. Tuition increases on an annual basis and will be reassessed and approved each spring.

These following figures represent the cost to attend for one year, full-time, at the SAIS Europe campus. (Costs are provided in euros). Tuition during the doctoral thesis year will be half the full-time tuition rate.

Direct Costs Fall Semester Spring Semester Academic Year Total
Full-time Tuition *  € 21,928.00   € 21,927.00   € 43,855.00 
Student Health Insurance **  € 886.00   € 1,485.00   € 2,371.00 
Matriculation Fee  € 462.00  -  € 462.00 
    Total Direct Costs  € 23,276.00   € 23,412.00   € 46,688.00 
Indirect Costs
     
Living Exp, Housing  € 3,733.00  € 3,732.00  € 7,465.00
Living Exp, Food  € 1,892.00  € 1,891.00  € 3,783.00
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment  € 161.00   € 161.00   € 322.00 
Transportation  € 1,655.00  € 1,655.00  € 3,310.00
Misc. Personal Expenses  € 1,438.00  € 1,438.00  € 2,876.00
    Total Indirect Costs  € 8,879.00   € 8,877.00   € 17,756.00 
Total Direct and Indirect Costs  € 32,155.00   € 32,289.00   € 64,444.00 

Please note: Entering students pay a one-time matriculation fee of $500.
 
*Subject to change.
 
**Health insurance is required for all students and is automatically billed. Students MUST provide proof of sufficient health insurance in order to waive out of the automatic charges. Students on F-1/J-1 visas are ineligible to waive student health insurance.

***Direct loan fees are added once a student accepts their federal loan(s). Graduate unsubsidized loans fees will be added in the amount of $208. Graduate PLUS loan fees will be added in the amount of $1,465.

***Tuition during the doctoral thesis year will be half the full-time tuition rate.

The MIPP is a one-year full-time program offered by both Washington DC and SAIS Europe. These figures represent the entire cost to attend on the SAIS Europe campus full-time. The cost of tuition at Washington DC is $62,350. Tuition increases on an annual basis and will be reassessed and approved each spring.

Direct Costs Fall Semester Spring Semester Academic Year Total
Full-time Tuition *  € 21,928.00   € 21,927.00  € 43,855.00 
Student Health Insurance **  € 886.00   € 1,485.00   € 2,371.00 
Matriculation Fee  € 462.00  -  € 462.00 
    Total Direct Costs  € 23,276.00   € 23,412.00   € 46,688.00 
Indirect Costs
     
Living Exp, Housing  € 3,733.00  € 3,732.00  € 7,465.00
Living Exp, Food  € 1,892.00  € 1,891.00  € 3,783.00
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment  € 161.00   € 161.00   € 322.00 
Transportation  € 1,655.00  € 1,655.00  € 3,310.00
Misc. Personal Expenses  € 1,438.00  € 1,438.00  € 2,876.00
    Total Indirect Costs  € 8,879.00   € 8,877.00   € 17,756.00 
Total Direct and Indirect Costs  € 32,155.00   € 32,289.00   € 64,444.00 

Please note: Entering students pay a one-time matriculation fee of $500. The health insurance fee above is an approximate rate in euros. The health insurance fee in USD is $2,567.

  1. SAIS Europe tuition and expenses are in EURO currency.
  2. The above estimates are based on survey data from current students and actual rental costs provided by the student housing consultant. Figures are for single students sharing apartments

*Subject to change.

**Health insurance is required for all students and is automatically billed. Students MUST provide proof of sufficient health insurance in order to waive out of the automatic charges. Students on F-1/J-1 visas are ineligible to waive student health insurance.

***Direct loan fees are added once a student accepts their federal loan(s). Graduate unsubsidized loans fees will be added in the amount of $208. Graduate PLUS loan fees will be added in the amount of $1,465.

Hopkins-Nanjing Center

The MAIS is a two-year program offered by the Hopkins-Nanjing Center. These figures represent the cost to attend for one year in Nanjing, China. Tuition increases on an annual basis and will be reassessed and approved each spring.

Direct Costs Fall Semester Spring Semester Academic Year Total
Full-time Tuition * $21,438  $21,437  $42,875 
Student Health Insurance ** $963 $1,604 $2,567
Matriculation Fee $500 - $500
Living Exp, HNC Housing*** $1,000 $1,000 $2,000
    Total Direct Costs $23,901  $24,041  $47,942 
Indirect Costs
     
Living Exp, Food $1,688 $1,687 $3,375
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment $75 $74 $149
Transportation $2,500 $2,500 $5,000
Misc. Personal Expenses $1,000 $1,000 $2,000
    Total Indirect Costs $5,263 $5,261 $10,524
Total Direct and Indirect Costs  $29,164  $29,302  $58,466 

Please note: Entering students pay a one-time matriculation fee of $500.
 
*Subject to change.
 
**Health insurance is required for all students and is automatically billed.

***DOUBLE will be charged $500 per semester, SINGLE will be charged $1,000 per semester.

***Direct loan fees are added once a student accepts their federal loan(s). Graduate unsubsidized loans fees will be added in the amount of $208. Graduate PLUS loan fees will be added in the amount of $1,465.

The Hopkins-Nanjing Certificate in Chinese and American Studies is a one-year program offered by the Hopkins-Nanjing Center. These figures represent the full cost to attend in Nanjing, China.

Direct Costs Fall Semester Spring Semester Total Program Fee
Full-time Tuition * $12,068  $12,067  $24,135 
Student Health Insurance ** $963 $1,604 $2,567
Matriculation Fee $500 - $500
Living Exp, HNC Housing*** $500 $500 $1,000
    Total Direct Costs $14,031  $14,171  $28,202 
Indirect Costs
     
Living Exp, Food $1,688 $1,687 $3,375
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment $75 $74 $149
Transportation $2,500 $2,500 $5,000
Misc. Personal Expenses $1,000 $1,000 $2,000
    Total Indirect Costs $5,263 $5,261 $10,524
Total Direct and Indirect Costs $19,294  $19,432  $38,726 

Please note: Entering students pay a one-time matriculation fee of $500.
 
*Subject to change.
 
**Health insurance is required for all students and is automatically billed.

***DOUBLE will be charged $500 per semester, SINGLE will be charged $1,000 per semester.

***Direct loan fees are added once a student accepts their federal loan(s). Graduate unsubsidized loans fees will be added in the amount of $208. Graduate PLUS loan fees will be added in the amount of $1,465.

Online Degrees

Masters of Arts in Sustainable Energy is a cohort-based program that is completed in 21 months. The full program is completed over 2 academic years. The costs below are for your first academic year of study.

MASE New | 2024-2025 Cost of Attendance

Direct Costs Fall Semester Spring/Summer Semester Academic Year Total
Full-time Tuition  $12,871  $25,742  $38,613 
Matriculation Fee $500 $0 $500
Student Services Fee $900 $0 $900
Residency Fee $0 $3,750  $3,750 
    Total Direct Costs $14,271  $29,492  $43,763 
Indirect Costs
     
Living Exp, Housing $7,252 $14,504 $21,756
Living Exp, Food $2,224 $4,448 $6,672
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment $155 $311 $466
Transportation $444 $889 $1,333
Misc. Personal Expenses $1,496 $2,992 $4,488
    Total Indirect Costs $11,571 $23,144 $34,715
Total Direct and Indirect Costs $25,842  $52,636  $78,478 


MASE Continuing | 2024-2025 Cost of Attendance

Direct Costs Fall Semester Spring/Summer Semester Academic Year Total
Full-time Tuition  $12,367  $12,367  $24,734 
    Total Direct Costs $12,367  $12,367  $24,734 
Indirect Costs
     
Living Exp, Housing $9,000  $9,000  $18,000 
Living Exp, Food $2,588  $2,587  $5,175 
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment $175 $174 $349
Transportation $500 $500 $1,000
Misc. Personal Expenses $1,683 $1,683 $3,366
    Total Indirect Costs $13,946  $13,944  $27,890 
Total Direct and Indirect Costs $26,313  $26,311  $52,624 

***Direct loan fees are added once a student accepts their federal loan(s). Graduate unsubsidized loans fees will be added in the amount of $208. Graduate PLUS loan fees will be added in the amount of $1,465.

Masters of Arts in Global Risk is a cohort-based program that is completed in 21 months. The full program is completed over 2 academic years. The costs below are for your first academic year of study.

MAGR New | 2024-2025 Cost of Attendance

Direct Costs Fall Semester Spring/Summer Semester Academic Year Total
Full-time Tuition  $11,628  $27,617  $39,245 
Matriculation Fee $500 $0 $500
Student Services Fee $900 $0 $900
Residency Fee $0 $3,750  $3,750 
    Total Direct Costs $13,028  $31,367  $44,395 
Indirect Costs
     
Living Exp, Housing $7,252 $14,504 $21,756
Living Exp, Food $2,224 $4,448 $6,672
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment $155 $311 $466
Transportation $444 $889  $1,333
Misc. Personal Expenses $1,496 $2,992 $4,488
    Total Indirect Costs $11,571 $23,144 $34,715
Total Direct and Indirect Costs $24,599  $54,511  $79,110 


MAGR Continuing | 2024-2025 Cost of Attendance

Direct Costs Fall Semester Spring/Summer Semester Academic Year Total
Full-time Tuition  $14,320  $18,616  $32,936 
    Total Direct Costs $14,320  $18,616  $32,936 
Indirect Costs
     
Living Exp, Housing $9,000  $9,000  $18,000 
Living Exp, Food $2,588  $2,587  $5,175 
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment $175 $174 $349
Transportation $500 $500  $1,000
Misc. Personal Expenses $1,683 $1,683 $3,366
    Total Indirect Costs $13,946  $13,944  $27,890 
Total Direct and Indirect Costs $28,266  $32,560  $60,826 

***Direct loan fees are added once a student accepts their federal loan(s). Graduate unsubsidized loans fees will be added in the amount of $208. Graduate PLUS loan fees will be added in the amount of $1,465.