Master of International Affairs
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MIA Estimated 2025-26 Tuition & Required Fees per Year
Considering the typical course load each semester is 4 courses/12 credit hours taken in-residence at Texas A&M University in College Station, TX, estimated tuition and required fees per year in the Master of International Affairs is as follows:
- Texas Residents: $13,573 per year
- Non-residents: $13,573 per year (after non-resident tuition waived)
- International students: $17,148 per year (after non-resident tuition waived) International students admitted to the MIA program typically apply for an F-1 visa and are required to show one year’s worth of finances to cover tuition, required fees, insurance, and living expenses which amounts to approximately $49,403 per year. The estimated cost above is only for tuition, required fees, and insurance per year and does not include living expenses. Visit the International Student & Scholar Services website for more information about costs and financial documents required for international students.
All students admitted into the Master of International Affairs and enrolled full-time are awarded a competitive, merit-based scholarship which is not subtracted or removed from the cost estimate above. Visit the MIA Funding page for more information about scholarships!
One-time, required fees in first semester: All students should expect to pay the following one-time fees in their first semester: New Grad Student Fee ($50.00) and General Deposit ($100.00).
Optional fees (such as sports passes, distance education course fees, parking passes, etc.) are extra and are not included in the estimates above.
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Cost of Living in Bryan-College Station, TX
Estimated living expenses in the Bryan-College Station area as a graduate student in the fall and spring semesters combined is approximately $22,400 for Texas residents or $24,500 for out-of-state residents (though living expenses for each Bush School student will vary greatly depending upon personal preferences and needs). Please use the Texas A&M Tuition Calculator for a breakdown of estimated expenses.
The Bryan-College Station community has a bustling population of around 273,000 residents and is located in the southeastern portion of the state, centrally located within easy driving distance of major metropolitan areas (Houston, Austin, Waco, Dallas/Fort Worth, and San Antonio). Bryan-College Station offers a lively college environment and is a great place for families. Compare our caliber and our affordability to competitor schools, and you’ll see why Texas A&M University is ranked #1 in “Best Value” and “Best Public College” in Texas, according to Money Magazine 2022.
College Station was ranked within the top 25 by Travel + Leisure for Best Places to Live in the U.S. Aggieland is on the rise, too, as College Station was ranked No. 20 in the United States’ fastest-growing cities in 2020. Its affordable cost of living, economic opportunity, and spirited country-vibe help it rank on multiple sites as a great place to live. You’ll find a small-town feel with all the amenities of a large city with:
- More than 90 well-maintained parks
- 1,000-acre recreational Lake Bryan
- Wolf Pen Creek Amphitheater for outdoor concerts and multi-cultural events
- Museums (The Brazos-Valley American Museum, Children’s Museum, Natural History Museum, and the George Bush Library and Museum)
- Attractions (Santa’s Wonderland, BigShots Golf Aggieland, Messina Hof Winery)
- Recreation centers
- Walking trails and bike paths
- And more entertainment activities here and in the region.
