**Rate & Calculation Assumptions

• Tuition rates and total program estimates are based on 2026–2027 academic year rates approved by the Brown University Corporation. Tuition rates for future academic years are subject to change and are not factored into these estimates.
• The Schedule of Enrollment is based on the latest information available from individual programs and is subject to change. 
• Deviations from the standard schedule, including Leaves of Absence (LOA) or a reduced enrollment, will alter total program costs.
• Figures shown for Per Course Rate and the Estimated Total Program Tuition cover base tuition only and do not include mandatory fees or living expenses. Review the Fees section below and the Cost of Attendance page for complete budget guidance.
• Final charges are billed per course and will appear on the individual student account statement.

Student account charges are billed per semester; see Student Accounts and Billing for billing and due dates. Refer to the description of fees for details regarding the mandatory fees. Review the Student Account Financial Policy for details related to student account charges, credits, and payments.

Refer to the description of fees for details regarding the required fees.

Master's Students Cost of Attendance

Total charges at Brown involve a number of components. We encourage prospective students to consult the Office of Financial Aid's resources to estimate the total Cost of Attendance by Program.

Student Health Insurance Plan

Online Masters students may choose to Opt-In to Brown's Student Health Insurance Plan. This is separate from the Health Services Fee noted above. Refer to the Graduate Tuition and Fees page for rate and coverage period details. 

Billing for each semester will occur after you register for courses. If you register for courses after the billing statements are generated, you will receive an email notification the following week to advise you that charges were posted to your student account.

Visit our First Year and New-To-Brown Students page for important financial information which will help new students & families become familiar with Brown's systems and policies related to the student account. For additional financing information, review our Loan Borrowing details. 

Online Master's students may choose to enroll in the Installment Payment Plan (IPP) through our Student Account Payment System once they have registered for classes and charges have posted to the student account. Students must be registered and billed for courses prior to IPP enrollment. See our  Student Account Payment System Guide for help navigating our system.  Refer to our Installment Payment Plan FAQ for additional details.