COSTS, SCHOLARSHIPS, & ADMISSIONS
Plan Your
Path to UA
Estimated costs, scholarships, admission requirements and the
application process for international students, 2026 to 2027.
FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS (2026 TO 2027)
Tuition and Fees
(Estimated Cost)
For international students, in U.S. dollars.
(Spring & Fall)
SPRING 2026
FALL 2026
Tuition & Fees
$16,800
$16,955
Living Expenses
$13,983
$14,402
Health Insurance
$1,370
$1,411
Personal Expenses & Books
$3,426
$3,529
Total
$35,579
$36,297
Graduate (Spring, Summer & Fall)
SPRING 2026
FALL 2026
Tuition & Fees
$18,640
$18,795
Living Expenses
$18,644
$19,203
Health Insurance
$1,370
$1,411
Personal Expenses & Books
$4,568
$4,705
Total
$43,222
$44,114
Undergraduate
SPRING 2026
FALL 2026
Tuition & Fees
$21,736
$21,939
Living Expenses
$13,180
$13,575
Health Insurance
$1,370
$1,411
Personal Expenses & Books
$3,426
$3,529
Total
$39,712
$40,454
- Some graduate programs run over Spring and Fall only; others run continuously across Spring, Summer, and Fall. Programs that include a Summer term reflect higher estimated tuition and living costs.
- Add $4,035 per dependent (e.g., spouse or child).
- International students are typically classified as out-of-state residents for tuition purposes throughout their studies.
- Room and board costs are based on mid-range housing and the most popular meal plan (2 meals/day).
Engineering & Polymer Science Program Fee (majors above 30 credit hours)
$15 / credit
Engineering Infrastructure Fee
$26 / credit
Co-operative Education Fee (students on co-op or internship)
$125 / semester
Course fees (lab supplies, software, field trips)
Varies by course
Graduate programs
$8,000
Undergraduate programs
$10,500
A.Y. 2026 TO 2027
HOUSING AND
DINING COST
$14,986
Undergraduate: on-campus room & board
Includes health insurance costs. Based on mid-range housing and the most popular meal plan (2 meals/day). Required for first-semester international undergraduates unless a waiver is approved.
~$15,815
Undergraduate: on-campus room & board
Includes health insurance costs. Based on mid-range housing and the most popular meal plan (2 meals/day). Required for first-semester international undergraduates unless a waiver is approved.
- All residence hall costs include furnished rooms, utilities, internet, and access to shared facilities (laundry, lounges, study spaces).
- Apartment-style housing (e.g., Exchange Street Apartments) may not require a meal plan.
“Compared with New York, Philadelphia or Chicago, the cost of living in Ohio is much lower, which eases my financial pressure as an international student.”
Siyu Cheng · Master's in Business Analytics, The University of Akron
UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS
MAKE YOUR
DEGREE MORE
AFFORDABLE
Undergraduate GPA Scholarship
For undergraduate students only. Merit-based and awarded as a tuition discount.
GPA 3.30 or above
$5,000
GPA 2.50 to 3.29
$3,000
GPA 2.49 or below
$1,000
How it works
No separate application is required. Students are automatically considered
upon admission, and the scholarship is issued with the admit decision.
EDUCATION LOANS
Student financing with GlobCred
GlobCred, INUNI Global’s US loan partner, helps students secure education loans and living-expense funding through a network of 60+ global lenders.
Short-term loans
Visa fees, tuition deposits and initial processing costs
Long-term loans
Full tuition, accommodation, laptop and living expenses
INUNI Global is not a lender. Loans are arranged directly with GlobCred and/or its lending partners. Terms apply.
Scholarship amounts are subject to eligibility and availability. Please confirm the latest award details with your admissions officer.
GRADUATE & UNDERGRADUATE
ADMISSION
REQUIREMENTS
International applicants are encouraged to apply at least six months before their intended enrollment.
Graduate
MASTER'S
Four-year bachelor's degree or international equivalent from an accredited institution
Required
Minimum GPA*
2.50 / 4.0
Official academic transcripts (with certified English translations)
Required
Certificate of completion and credit evaluation report
Required
Letters of recommendation, statement of purpose, resume or CV
Varies by program
GRE or GMAT scores
If required by the department
79
TOEFL
6.5
IELTS
115
Duolingo
70
LCA
English department requires an internet-based TOEFL score of 92.
MS Civil Engineering (Thesis/Non-Thesis): applicants must have either a 2.75+ overall GPA in their bachelor's degree, or a 3.00+ GPA in the last two years of their bachelor's degree (64 semester credits or equivalent).
*Program-specific admission requirements may apply. Please refer to the University of Akron Graduate Bulletin for the latest requirements.
Undergraduate
BACHELOR'S
Completion of secondary/high school equivalent to U.S. Grade 12
Required
Minimum GPA*
2.4, varies by college
Official academic transcripts (with certified English translations)
Required
Completion certificate and credit evaluation report
Required
71
TOEFL iBT
6.0
IELTS
95
Duolingo
48
PTE Academic
Also accepted: SAT Verbal 500, ACT English 18, LanguageCert Academic 65, Cambridge Advanced English 169, GTEC CBT/GTEC 1126/1135. Admission requirements may differ depending on the program.
FROM APPLICATION TO ARRIVAL
APPLICATION
PROCESS FLOW
Application received
Document verification
GPA and credit evaluation conducted.
Confirmation of application issued
File submitted to The University of Akron
Along with your document upload.
Application reviewed by The University of Akron
Admit decision
Merit-based scholarship issued for undergraduates only.
Financials and supporting documents uploaded
I-20 issued
Visa guidance session with UA team
Visa granted and deposit paid
Student prepares for campus arrival
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