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.
Research the costs of our degree and programs.
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 2025-2026
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 * | $32,425 | $32,425 | $64,850 |
| Student Health Insurance ** | $1,168 | $1,948 | $3,116 |
| Matriculation Fee | $500 | - | $500 |
| UPass/Metro Fee * | $118 | $118 | $236 |
| Total Direct Costs | $34,211 | $34,491 | $68,702 |
Indirect Costs |
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| 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 |
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Total Direct and Indirect Costs
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$48,157 | $48,435 | $96,592 |
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.
**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 $209. Graduate PLUS loan fees will be added in the amount of $1,454.
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 * | $18,899 | $32,398 | $38,698 | $89,995 |
| Student Health Insurance ** | $1,558 | $1,948 | $3,506 | |
| Matriculation Fee | $500 | $500 | ||
| UPass/Metro Fee | $118 | $118 | $236 | |
| Total Direct Costs | $20,957 | $32,516 | $40,764 | $94,237 |
Indirect Costs |
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| 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 |
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Total Direct and Indirect Costs
|
$24,064 | $44,943 | $56,297 | $125,304 |
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 $209. Graduate PLUS loan fees will be added in the amount of $1,454.
The MIEF 2 Year program is offered in Washington DC over two years. These figures represent the estimated cost to attend one 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.
| Direct Costs | Fall | Spring | Academic Year Totals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time Tution* | $32,425 | $32,425 | $64,850 |
| Student Health Insurance** | $1,168 | $1,948 | $3,116 |
| Matric Fee | $500 | $500 | |
| Upass | $118 | $118 | $236 |
| Total Direct | $34,211 | $34,491 | $68,702 |
Indirect Costs |
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| 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 |
| Personal Expense | $1,683 | $1,683 | $3,366 |
| Total Indirect | $13,946 | $13,944 | $27,890 |
| TOTAL Direct & Indirect | $48,157 | $48,435 | $96,592 |
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.
**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 $209. Graduate PLUS loan fees will be added in the amount of $1,454.
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 45,175 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 * | $32,425 | $32,425 | $64,850 |
| Student Health Insurance ** | $1,168 | $1,948 | $3,116 |
| Matriculation Fee | $500 | - | $500 |
| UPass/Metro Fee * | $118 | $118 | $236 |
| Total Direct Costs | $34,211 | $34,491 | $68,702 |
Indirect Costs |
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| 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 | $48,157 | $48,435 | $96,592 |
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.
**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 $209. Graduate PLUS loan fees will be added in the amount of $1,454.
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 * | $38,948 | $43,047 | $81,995 |
| Student Health Insurance ** | $1,168 | $1,948 | $3,116 |
| Matriculation Fee | $500 | - | $500 |
| Total Direct | $40,734 | $45,113 | $85,847 |
Indirect Costs |
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| 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 | $54,680 | $68,325 | $123,005 |
*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 $209. Graduate PLUS loan fees will be added in the amount of $1,454. Under the DC MAGP program.
The MASCI is a one year full-time program offered in DC. These figures represent the costs to complete the degree in one year. Tuition rates normally increase by 2 to 5 percent annually to support annual increases in labor, supply, and service costs.
| Direct Costs | Summer/Fall Semester | Spring/Summer Semester | Academic Year Totals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition * | $41,183 | $41,182 | $82,365 |
| Student Health Insurance ** | $1,168 | $1,948 | $3,116 |
| Matriculation Fee | $500 | $0 | $500 |
| UPass/Metro Fee * | $118 | $118 | $236 |
| Total Direct | $42,969 | $43,248 | $86,217 |
Indirect Costs |
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| 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 |
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Total Direct and Indirect Costs
|
$61,563 | $61,841 | $123,404 |
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 $209. Graduate PLUS loan fees will be added in the amount of $1,454.
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 * | $32,425 | $32,425 | $64,850 |
| Student Health Insurance ** | $1,168 | $1,948 | $3,116 |
| Matriculation Fee | $500 | - | $500 |
| UPass/Metro Fee * | $118 | $118 | $236 |
| Total Direct Costs | $34,211 | $34,491 | $68,702 |
Indirect Costs |
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| 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 | $48,157 | $48,435 | $96,592 |
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.
**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 $209. Graduate PLUS loan fees will be added in the amount of $1,454.
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 * | $32,425 | $32,425 | $64,850 |
| Student Health Insurance * | $1,168 | $1,948 | $3,116 |
| Matriculation Fee | $500 | - | $500 |
| UPass/Metro Fee * | $118 | $118 | $236 |
| Total Direct Costs | $34,211 | $34,491 | $68,702 |
Indirect Costs |
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| 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 | $48,157 | $48,435 | $96,592 |
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.
**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 $209. Graduate PLUS loan fees will be added in the amount of $1,454.
***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) | $32,425 |
| Student Health Insurance** | $1,168 |
| Total Direct Costs | $33,593 |
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 | $47,539 |
*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. The Spring 2025 insurance charge would be $1,948
***Direct loan fees are added once a student accepts their federal loan(s). Graduate unsubsidized loans fees will be added in the amount of $209. Graduate PLUS loan fees will be added in the amount of $1,454.
- Students must take a minimum of 8.00 credits per semester in order to qualify for federal aid.
- 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)* | $12,470 |
| Total Direct Costs | $12,470 |
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 | $26,416 |
*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 $209. Graduate PLUS loan fees will be added in the amount of $1,454.
- Students must take a minimum of 8.00 credits per semester in order to qualify for federal aid.
- 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 2025
| Direct Costs | Summer Term Totals |
|---|---|
| Tuition for 1 Course * | SAIS Degree Students - $7,793.75 Non-Degree/Certificate Students - $5,995 |
| Total Direct Costs | $5995 - $7,793.75 |
Indirect Costs |
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| 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 | $12,291 - $14,089.75 |
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 2025.
***Direct loan fees are added once a student accepts their federal loan(s). Graduate unsubsidized loans fees will be added in the amount of $209. Graduate PLUS loan fees will be added in the amount of $1,454.
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 * | € 22,588.00 | € 22,587.00 | € 45,175.00 |
| Student Health Insurance ** | € 976.00 | € 1,628.00 | € 2,604.00 |
| Matriculation Fee | € 476.00 | - | € 476.00 |
| Total Direct Costs | € 24,040.00 | € 24,215.00 | € 48,255.00 |
Indirect Costs |
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| Living Exp, Housing | € 3,848.00 | € 3,847.00 | € 7,695.00 |
| Living Exp, Food | € 1,958.00 | € 1,957.00 | € 3,915.00 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment | € 166.00 | € 166.00 | € 332.00 |
| 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 | € 9,065.00 | € 9,063.00 | € 18,128.00 |
| Total Direct and Indirect Costs | € 33,105.00 | € 33,278.00 | € 66,383.00 |
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.
- SAIS Europe tuition and expenses are in EURO currency.
- 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 $209. Graduate PLUS loan fees will be added in the amount of $1,454.
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 * | € 17,235.00 | € 17,235.00 | € 34,470.00 |
| Student Health Insurance ** | € 976.00 | € 1,628.00 | € 2,604.00 |
| Matriculation Fee | € 476.00 | - | € 476.00 |
| Total Direct Costs | € 18,687.00 | € 18,863.00 | € 37,550.00 |
Indirect Costs |
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| Living Exp, Housing | € 5,130.00 | € 5,130.00 | € 10,260.00 |
| Living Exp, Food | € 2,610.00 | € 2,610.00 | € 5,220.00 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment | € 320.00 | € 320.00 | € 640.00 |
| Transportation | € 2,207.00 | € 2,206.00 | € 4,413.00 |
| Misc. Personal Expenses | € 1,918.00 | € 1,917.00 | € 3,835.00 |
| Total Indirect Costs | € 12,185.00 | € 12,183.00 | € 24,368.00 |
| Total Direct and Indirect Costs | € 30,872.00 | € 31,046.00 | € 61,918.00 |
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.
- SAIS Europe tuition and expenses are in EURO currency.
- 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 $209. Graduate PLUS loan fees will be added in the amount of $1,454.
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 * | € 22,588.00 | € 22,587.00 | € 45,175.00 |
| Student Health Insurance ** | € 976.00 | € 1,628.00 | € 2,604.00 |
| Matriculation Fee | € 476.00 | - | € 476.00 |
| Total Direct Cost | € 24,040.00 | € 24,215.00 | € 48,255.00 |
Indirect Costs |
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| Living Exp, Housing | € 3,848.00 | € 3,847.00 | € 7,695.00 |
| Living Exp, Food | € 1,958.00 | € 1,957.00 | € 3,915.00 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment | € 166.00 | € 166.00 | € 332.00 |
| 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 | € 9,065.00 | € 9,063.00 | € 18,128.00 |
| Total Direct and Indirect Costs | € 33,105.00 | € 33,278.00 | € 66,383.00 |
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.
- SAIS Europe tuition and expenses are in EURO currency.
- 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 $209. Graduate PLUS loan fees will be added in the amount of $1,454.
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 * | € 22,588.00 | € 22,587.00 | € 45,175.00 |
| Student Health Insurance ** | € 976.00 | € 1,628.00 | € 2,604.00 |
| Matriculation Fee | € 476.00 | - | € 476.00 |
| Total Direct Costs | € 24,040.00 | € 24,215.00 | € 48,255.00 |
Indirect Costs |
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| Books and Supplies | € 166.00 | € 166.00 | € 332.00 |
| Total Indirect Costs | € 166.00 | € 166.00 | € 332.00 |
| Total Direct and Indirect Costs | € 24,206.00 | € 24,381.00 | € 48,587.00 |
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.
- SAIS Europe tuition and expenses are in EURO currency.
- 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 $209. Graduate PLUS loan fees will be added in the amount of $1,454.
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 * | € 29,533.00 | € 29,532.00 | € 59,065.00 |
| Student Health Insurance ** | € 976.00 | € 1,628.00 | € 2,604.00 |
| Matriculation Fee | € 476.00 | - | € 476.00 |
| Total Direct Costs | € 30,985.00 | € 31,160.00 | € 62,145.00 |
Indirect Costs |
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| Living Exp, Housing | € 5,130.00 | € 5,130.00 | € 10,260.00 |
| Living Exp, Food | € 2,610.00 | € 2,610.00 | € 5,220.00 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment | € 320.00 | € 320.00 | € 640.00 |
| Transportation | € 2,207.00 | € 2,206.00 | € 4,413.00 |
| Misc. Personal Expenses | € 1,918.00 | € 1,917.00 | € 3,835.00 |
| Total Indirect Costs | € 12,185.00 | € 12,183.00 | € 24,368.00 |
| Total Direct and Indirect Costs | € 43,170.00 | € 43,343.00 | € 86,513.00 |
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.
- SAIS Europe tuition and expenses are in EURO currency.
- 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 $209. Graduate PLUS loan fees will be added in the amount of $1,454.
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 * | € 22,588.00 | € 22,587.00 | € 45,175.00 |
| Student Health Insurance ** | € 976.00 | € 1,628.00 | € 2,604.00 |
| Matriculation Fee | € 476.00 | - | € 476.00 |
| Total Direct Costs | € 24,040.00 | € 24,215.00 | € 48,255.00 |
Indirect Costs |
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| Living Exp, Housing | € 3,848.00 | € 3,847.00 | € 7,695.00 |
| Living Exp, Food | € 1,958.00 | € 1,957.00 | € 3,915.00 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment | € 166.00 | € 166.00 | € 332.00 |
| 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 | € 9,065.00 | € 9,063.00 | € 18,128.00 |
| Total Direct and Indirect Costs | € 33,105.00 | € 33,278.00 | € 66,383.00 |
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 $209. Graduate PLUS loan fees will be added in the amount of $1,454.
***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 $64,850. 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 * | € 22,588.00 | € 22,587.00 | € 45,175.00 |
| Student Health Insurance ** | € 976.00 | € 1,628.00 | € 2,604.00 |
| Matriculation Fee | € 476.00 | - | € 476.00 |
| Total Direct Costs | € 24,040.00 | € 24,215.00 | € 48,255.00 |
Indirect Costs |
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| Living Exp, Housing | € 3,848.00 | € 3,847.00 | € 7,695.00 |
| Living Exp, Food | € 1,958.00 | € 1,957.00 | € 3,915.00 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment | € 166.00 | € 166.00 | € 332.00 |
| 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 | € 9,065.00 | € 9,063.00 | € 18,128.00 |
| Total Direct and Indirect Costs | € 33,105.00 | € 33,278.00 | € 66,383.00 |
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.
- SAIS Europe tuition and expenses are in EURO currency.
- 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 $209. Graduate PLUS loan fees will be added in the amount of $1,454.
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 * | $21,868 | $21,867 | $43,735 |
| Student Health Insurance ** | $1,025 | $1,709 | $2,734 |
| Matriculation Fee | $500 | - | $500 |
| Living Exp, HNC Housing*** | $1,000 | $1,000 | $2,000 |
| Total Direct Costs | $24,493 | $24,676 | $49,169 |
Indirect Costs |
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| 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 | $29,756 | $29,937 | $59,693 |
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. Single rooms are subject to availability and not guaranteed.
***Direct loan fees are added once a student accepts their federal loan(s). Graduate unsubsidized loans fees will be added in the amount of $209. Graduate PLUS loan fees will be added in the amount of $1,454.
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 * | $12,313 | $12,312 | $24,625 |
| Student Health Insurance ** | $1,025 | $1,709 | $2,734 |
| Matriculation Fee | $500 | - | $500 |
| Living Exp, HNC Housing*** | $500 | $500 | $1,000 |
| Total Direct Costs | $14,388 | $14,571 | $28,959 |
Indirect Costs |
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| 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 | $19,651 | $19,832 | $39,483 |
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. Single rooms are subject to availability and not guaranteed.
***Direct loan fees are added once a student accepts their federal loan(s). Graduate unsubsidized loans fees will be added in the amount of $209. Graduate PLUS loan fees will be added in the amount of $1,454.
The HNC Certificate + SAIS MAIR is a two-year program combining one year of study in Nanjing, China with one year of study in Washington, DC. The figures below represent the full cost to attend in Nanjing, China. For current costs associated with the year of study in DC, scroll to the top of this page to view the breakdown for the Master of Arts in International Relations under the Washington, DC heading.
| Direct Costs | Fall Semester | Spring Semester | Total Program Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time Tuition * | $12,313 | $12,312 | $24,625 |
| Student Health Insurance ** | $1,025 | $1,709 | $2,734 |
| Matriculation Fee | $500 | - | $500 |
| Living Exp, HNC Housing*** | $500 | $500 | $1,000 |
| Total Direct Costs | $14,388 | $14,571 | $28,959 |
Indirect Costs |
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| 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 | $19,651 | $19,832 | $39,483 |
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. Single rooms are subject to availability and not guaranteed.
***Direct loan fees are added once a student accepts their federal loan(s). Graduate unsubsidized loans fees will be added in the amount of $209. Graduate PLUS loan fees will be added in the amount of $1,454.
The HNC Certificate + SAIS MAIA is a two-year program combining one year of study in Nanjing, China with one year of study in Bologna, Italy. The figures below represent the full cost to attend in Nanjing, China. For current costs associated with the year of study in Bologna, scroll up on this page to view the breakdown for the Master of Arts in International Affairs under the SAIS Europe heading.
| Direct Costs | Fall Semester | Spring Semester | Total Program Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time Tuition * | $12,313 | $12,312 | $24,625 |
| Student Health Insurance ** | $1,025 | $1,709 | $2,734 |
| Matriculation Fee | $500 | - | $500 |
| Living Exp, HNC Housing*** | $500 | $500 | $1,000 |
| Total Direct Costs | $14,388 | $14,571 | $28,959 |
Indirect Costs |
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| 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 | $19,651 | $19,832 | $39,483 |
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. Single rooms are subject to availability and not guaranteed.
***Direct loan fees are added once a student accepts their federal loan(s). Graduate unsubsidized loans fees will be added in the amount of $209. Graduate PLUS loan fees will be added in the amount of $1,454.
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 | 2025-2026 Cost of Attendance To Be Determined
| 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 |
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| 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 | 2025-2026 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 |
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| 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 $209. Graduate PLUS loan fees will be added in the amount of $1,454.
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 | 2025-2026 Cost of Attendance To Be Determined
| 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 |
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| 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 | 2025-2026 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 |
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| 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 $209. Graduate PLUS loan fees will be added in the amount of $1,454.