VIS FINANCES
Review the cost sheet below for estimated costs associated with being a visiting international student at Duke.
Overall expenses will vary and depend somewhat upon a student’s individual needs, but all VIS students pay standard Duke tuition and fees. Below are the most recent cost estimates available. You can use these figures as a guide; and, as Duke releases updates to tuition and fees, this information will be updated accordingly.
Program Costs
| Category | Fall Semester 2025 | Full Academic Year 2025-2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $35,132.50 | $70,265 |
| Housing (double room) | $5,455 | $10,910 |
| Meal Plan | $2,857-$4,068 | $5,714-$8,136 |
| Books and Personal Expenses | $1,705 | $3,410 |
| Health Fee (mandatory) | $503.50 | $1,007 |
| Health Insurance (mandatory) | $1,641 | $3,461 |
| Student Activity Fee | $160.50 | $321 |
| Student Services Fee | $406.50 | $813 |
| Recreation Fee | $194.50 | $389 |
| Residential Programming Fee | $57.50 | $115 |
ADDITIONAL EXPENSES
Cost estimates above do not include housing and meals during vacation periods. Housing is available at Duke only during the academic semesters and is not available during the summers and vacations.
Personal living expenses are not included in these estimates.
Duke Student Mandatory Health Insurance
All international students are required to purchase the Duke Student Mandatory Insurance Plan (SMIP), regardless of coverage by other insurance plans.
*Health insurance plans are priced for the full academic year; students attending Duke for the fall semester only may request a prorated refund for the spring portion of the premium.
FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIPS
No financial aid or scholarships are available for the Undergraduate Visiting International Student Program.
Financial arrangements with our Global Partners vary. Please see your home institution or contact the VIS Program Coordinator for details.
