International Students
Program Cost
CLU MSCS ESTIMATED COST SHEET - FIRST 12 MONTHS(2011-2012 academic year)
*Tuition rates run through Summer, Fall, Winter and Spring.
**Housing costs and Books and Fees are subject to increase each Summer of that school year.
First year cost to finish the program in one year
| Tuition ($705* per credit for 40 credit, first year) | $28200 |
|---|---|
| Books - estimated at $150 per book for 8 books | $1200 |
| Mandatory Health Insurance per year | $800 |
| International Fees($250 per term) | $1000 |
| Housing** | $12180 |
| Living Expeses*** | $5400 |
| Grand Total | $48780 |
First year cost to finish the program in 18months
| Tuition ($695* per credit for 24 credit, first year) | $16920 |
|---|---|
| Books - estimated at $150 per book for 8 books | $900 |
| Mandatory Health Insurance per year | $800 |
| International Fees($250 per term) | $1000 |
| Housing** | $12180 |
| Living Expeses*** | $5400 |
| Grand Total | $37200 |
***Estimated living expenses per year(food, personal items, laundry, grooming aids, cleaning supplies, paper goods) Living expenses are estimated at a very minimal level of approximately $450 per month. This may vary depending upon lifestyle. You may want to include more money in your budget if you have different preferences or needs. If you plan to visit local sights or buy an automobile, add additional funds. (Costs of a used car, approximately $4,000 - $5000 plus basic auto insurance $1,000 - $1,500 per year.)
Scholarship
The total cost of the MSCS program at CLU is kept as low as possible to attract qualified students from many backgrounds. Therefore, there is a small amount of graduate assistanceship available for highly qualified students to cover a portion of tuition cost. For inquiries, contact the program director, Dr. Myungsook Klassen at mklassen@clunet.edu . Being employed while in the U.S. is generally not an option, due to immigration laws and the intensity of the program.
Educational funding is often available from a student's home country government, from a combination of personal or family savings, employer support, loans obtained in the student's home country, etc. Certainly, there are often many options. It is important to consider the price of the program as an investment in one's career and future.
In nearly all cases, the total cost of the CLU MSCS program will be substantially less than the cost of a 2-year program in the US.
