1. Last Updated December 2025. Prices listed above are for immigration document issuance only and are not reflective of actual rates and charges to be anticipated. Please consult the Student Accounts Office for latest tuition rates (non-degree, lifelong education category) and the Human Resources website for details on latest student insurance costs for your intended study semester.

2. Fee listed is for undergraduate full-time enrollment (12 credits). Enrolling in additional credits will increase tuition costs. Exchange students do not pay tuition; this should not be calculated in the Proof of Financial Support.

3. Estimate includes room & board (accommodations) in a standard double room, course supplies, books, and spending money.

4. Estimate listed is for graduate full-time enrollment (9 credits). Additional credits will increase tuition costs. Exchange students do not pay tuition; this should not be calculated in the Proof of Financial Support

5. Estimate includes room & board (accommodations) for standard double room, course supplies, books, and spending money.

Additional Costs

All students will be required to pay a USD $100 non-refundable fee at the time of application. This must be paid before your application will be considered or processed. Visit our Cashnet Storefront to make this payment. Once there, select "Semester Program Payments & Registrations", then click "American Semester Program Application Fee" or "Exchanges Application Fee" and follow the prompts.

Other costs you may encounter include: 

• Lab fees (applicable to certain courses only)
• Tuition for additional courses you wish to enroll in beyond the number stated in the institutional exchange agreement or the minimum required course load per F-1 and J-1 regulations
• MSU administrative fees
• MSU housing application fee
• Recreation Fee for use of on-campus recreational facilities (optional)
• ASP&E sponsored activities (optional)
• F-1 or J-1 visa fees

Cost of Living Considerations

Studying in North America may, in many cases, be a rather expensive place to study abroad. Living expenses, insurance costs, and travel expenses are higher than many other destinations around the globe.

If you are concerned about financing your education abroad experience, please set up an appointment with your home university education abroad office to discuss your options in further detail.

Short Course Program Fees

3 Week Program: Average fee is $3,800 (depends on program)

Program fee includes:

• Non-credit course instruction equivalent to 3-US Credits (about 6 ECTS)
• On-campus housing in a single room with a suite-style bathroom
• Most meals (provided on campus)
• One Overnight excursion
• Local excursions (examples include: local baseball game, historical Michigan sites, etc.)
• Cultural activities in and around East Lansing, Michigan

Learn more about short courses here.