Cost & Aid for PhD in Physiology
US students, 2020-21
IMPORTANT: PhD entry level lasts one to two years. After passing comprehensive exams, the PhD Candidate may be eligible to apply for a teaching position which provides a waiver of tuition while working on the dissertation proposal. After the proposal is approved, the PhD Researcher with a teaching position would continue to have a waiver of tuition. The tuition listed here is for one academic year (two semesters) at the 2020-21 rate, subject to change in future years.
| Annual Tuition | |
|---|---|
| Entry Level | $16,000 |
| Candidate Level | $8,000 |
| Researcher Level | $4,000 |
| Additional Costs | |
|---|---|
| Housing and Meals | $7,400 |
| Personal expenses, books, unexpected needs (estimate) | $6,800 |
- Financial Aid Information Federal student loans are available for the applicable annual tuition and $6,800 per year in personal expenses. In addition, federal student loans of $7,400 for housing and meals are available to those attending classes on campus.
- Education Tax Incentives There are a variety of money-saving tax benefits to assist in reducing the cost of education expenses. More about education tax benefits
Questions? Our Financial Aid Office is happy to assist you. Contact us at finaid@miu.edu for a quick reply — normally one business day — or see more about financial aid.
International students, 2020-21
IMPORTANT: PhD entry level usually lasts one to two years. After passing comprehensive exams, the PhD Candidate may be eligible to apply for a teaching position which provides a waiver of tuition while working on the dissertation proposal. After the proposal is approved, the PhD Researcher with a teaching position would continue to have a waiver of tuition. Below are 2019-20 rates only.
| Annual Tuition | |
|---|---|
| Entry Level | $16,000 |
| Candidate Level | $8,000 |
| Researcher Level | $4,000 |
| Additional Costs | |
|---|---|
| Housing and Meals | $7,400 |
| Health Insurance (estimate) | $2,784 |
| Personal expenses, books, unexpected needs (estimate) | $3,500 |
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