Estimated Cost of Attendance
Estimated cost of attendance for the 2024-2025 academic year (September through May):
| Expense | Undergraduate Students | Graduate Students | Business Graduate Students** |
| Tuition (2 semesters) | $20,772 | $24,533 | $28,680 |
| Segregated Fees & International Student Fees (2 semesters) | $2,026 | $2,026 | $2,026 |
| Living Expenses (12 months) | $15,000 | $15,000 | $15,000 |
| International Student Health Insurance (12 months) | $1,958 | $1,958 | $1,958 |
| Estimated Total | $39,756 | $43,517 | $47,664 |
- Tuition: Tuition is charged based on the number of credits enrolled and is not a flat fee per credit. Refer to the tuition and fee schedules for current rates. International students will pay the non-resident rate for full-time enrollment (12-18 credits for undergraduate students and 8+ credits for graduate students).
- Fees: All students pay additional fees, including the Segregated Fee. All international students pay the International Student Fee. Additional fees may be added based on course and activity selection.
- Living expenses: Milwaukee appeals to many international students because the city has a low cost of living compared to coastal U.S. cities. Here you get the best of both worlds – a thriving urban center combined with an affordable, friendly, small-town atmosphere. The estimated living expenses (which will vary depending on your accommodation and food arrangements) for one academic year are about $15,000.
- International Student Health Insurance: All international students are required to have health insurance.
- Time to complete a degree: In general, new students who have high English proficiency and make successful progress can expect to complete their degree:
- Bachelor’s degree – 4 years
- Master’s degree – 2-3 years
- PhD – 5+ years
- Proof of Funding for the I-20: View more specific information about our proof of funding requirements.
Scholarships for Undergraduate Students
UWM has a scholarship program for newly admitted international undergraduate students. Scholarship award decisions are based on academic merit. Undergraduate students are considered for this scholarship upon admission; no separate application is required.
The scholarship awards may be up to $6,000 per academic year ($3,000 per semester) and may be renewed each year (for a maximum of four years total).
Scholarships for international students are awarded on a monthly basis. Newly admitted students will be notified of their awards as soon as decisions are made, and scholarships are awarded until all money is fully allocated. To ensure full consideration for an award, students should be admitted by May 1 for the fall intake, and by October 1 for the spring intake. Note: Only students admitted to a bachelor’s degree program at UWM will be considered for this scholarship.
We also strongly encourage all admitted international students to explore the UWM Scholarship Portal and apply for any other scholarships they believe they meet the eligibility requirements for. Students will need their ePantherID to sign into the portal.
Funding Opportunities for Graduate Students
Graduate students have the opportunity for tuition remission via assistantships: teaching assistants, project assistants, program assistants and research assistants, and other funding opportunities.
Funding for graduate students is awarded directly from the academic program. Contact your Graduate Representative for more information on funding available for your program.
Visit this page for more information on possible types of funding.