2025 Estimated Additional Expenses

Please see estimated additional expenses for the 2025 academic year. Actual costs may vary based on a student’s own situation and selected housing option. For students in 3 semester or 4 semester programs, we recommend assuming a 3-5% increase in these estimates for the subsequent academic year.

	Semester 1	Semester 2
Medical Insurance	$3,867	$0
Room & Board	$10,287	$10,287
Books & Supplies	$375	$375
Personal Expenditures	$1,618	$1,618
Transportation	$248	$247

Medical Insurance

Each year, all full and 3/4 time students must enroll in the qualifying School Health Plan (SHP) or waive the plan and report their own comparable health insurance coverage. All international students at Brandeis are automatically enrolled in the Student Health Insurance. Medical insurance is charged each fall and covers the student for a full year.

Employment Opportunities

Students may apply for on-campus jobs at the start of a program, and may apply for Teaching Assistant and Research Assistant positions after being enrolled in their program for at least one semester.