Cost of attendance is based on tuition for the Fall 2023 – Spring 2024 academic year. Tuition typically increases by 3-4% each academic year. Approximately 90% of admitted students will receive a merit scholarship; we also offer a number of program-specific fellowships and scholarships as well as scholarships for students with a background in national service organizations such as the Peace Corps, AmeriCorps, and City Year.
Full-time Students
PhD in Social Policy
Full-time PhD students are provided a full tuition and fees waiver, the individual health insurance premium if enrolled in the Brandeis student insurance plan, and stipend for up to the first four years. After year four, the post-residency fee for PhD students is $1,700 per semester and the continuation fee for PhD students is $850 per semester (learn more about these student statuses on the PhD website). The health insurance individual premium is $3,632.
Master of Public Policy
- Year One (Fall and Spring semesters)
- Tuition: $57,652
- Fees: $584
- Estimated Living Expenses
- Room and Board: $19,606
- Educational Materials: $2,036
- Health Insurance: $3,632
- Transportation: $2,910
- Personal Expenses: $4,777
- Year Two (Fall and Spring semesters)
- Tuition: $57,652
- Fees: $540
- Estimated Living Expenses
- Room and Board: $19,606
- Educational Materials: $2,036
- Health Insurance: $3,632
- Transportation: $2,910
- Personal Expenses: $4,777
Social Impact MBA
- Year One (Fall and Spring semesters)
- Tuition: $57,652
- Fees: $584
- Estimated Living Expenses
- Room and Board: $19,606
- Educational Materials: $2,036
- Health Insurance: $3,632
- Transportation: $2,910
- Personal Expenses: $4,777
- Year Two (Summer and Fall semesters)
- Tuition: $57,652
- Fees: $270
- Estimated Living Expenses
- Room and Board: $19,606
- Educational Materials: $2,036
- Health Insurance: $3,632
- Transportation: $2,910
- Personal Expenses: $4,777
MA in Conflict Resolution and Coexistence
- Year One (Fall and Spring semesters)
- Tuition: $57,652
- Fees: $584
- Estimated Living Expenses
- Room and Board: $19,606
- Educational Materials: $2,036
- Health Insurance: $3,632
- Transportation: $2,910
- Personal Expenses: $4,777
- Year Two (Summer and Fall semesters)
- Practicum Fee: $1,700
- Fees: $210
- Estimated Living Expenses
- Vary based on location
- Health Insurance: $3,632
MA in Sustainable International Development
- Year One (Fall and Spring semesters)
- Tuition: $57,652
- Fees: $584
- Estimated Living Expenses
- Room and Board: $19,606
- Educational Materials: $2,036
- Health Insurance: $3,632
- Transportation: $2,910
- Personal Expenses: $4,777
Please note that the costs listed above apply to all incoming Sustainable International students, including those in the Accelerated Track. Students pursuing the Two-Year Practicum Track, the Two-Year Advanced Study Track, and the Two-Year Concentration Track should check the costs associated with those tracks below.
- Year Two Practicum Option (Fall and Spring semesters)
- Practicum Fee: $1,700
- Fees: $210
- Estimated Living Expenses
- Vary based on location
- Health Insurance: $3,632
- Year Two In-Residence Option (Fall and Spring semesters)
- Tuition: $57,652
- Fees: $540
- Estimated Living Expenses
- Room and Board: $19,606
- Educational Materials: $2,036
- Health Insurance: $3,632
- Transportation: $2,910
- Personal Expenses: $4,777
MS in Global Health Policy and Management
- Year One (Fall and Spring semesters)
- Tuition: $57,652
- Fees: $584
- Estimated Living Expenses
- Room and Board: $19,606
- Educational Materials: $2,036
- Health Insurance: $3,632
- Transportation: $2,910
- Personal Expenses: $4,777
Dual and Joint Degrees
Social Impact MBA/Master of Public Policy Dual Degree
- Year One (Fall and Spring semesters)
- Tuition: $57,652
- Fees: $584
- Estimated Living Expenses
- Room and Board: $19,606
- Educational Materials: $2,036
- Health Insurance: $3,632
- Transportation: $2,910
- Personal Expenses: $4,777
- Year Two (Fall and Spring semesters)
- Tuition: $57,652
- Fees: $540
- Estimated Living Expenses
- Room and Board: $19,606
- Educational Materials: $2,036
- Health Insurance: $3,632
- Transportation: $2,910
- Personal Expenses: $4,777
- Year Three (Summer and Fall semesters)
- Tuition: $57,652
- Fees: $270
- Estimated Living Expenses
- Room and Board: $19,606
- Educational Materials: $2,036
- Health Insurance: $3,632
- Transportation: $2,910
- Personal Expenses: $4,777
MBA/MA in Conflict Resolution and Coexistence Dual Degree
- Year One (Fall and Spring semesters)
- Tuition: $57,652
- Fees: $584
- Estimated Living Expenses
- Room and Board: $19,606
- Educational Materials: $2,036
- Health Insurance: $3,632
- Transportation: $2,910
- Personal Expenses: $4,777
- Summer Semester
- Tuition: $28,826
- Estimated Living Expenses
- Room and Board: $6,535
- Educational Materials: $679
- Transportation: $970
- Personal Expenses: $1,592
- Year Two (Fall and Spring semesters)
- Tuition: $57,652
- Fees: $540
- Estimated Living Expenses
- Room and Board: $19,606
- Educational Materials: $2,036
- Health Insurance: $3,632
- Transportation: $2,910
- Personal Expenses: $4,777
- Summer Two
- Practicum Fee: $850
- Estimated Living Expenses
- Vary based on location
MBA/MA in Sustainable International Development Dual Degree
- Year One (Fall and Spring semesters)
- Tuition: $57,652
- Fees: $584
- Estimated Living Expenses
- Room and Board: $19,606
- Educational Materials: $2,036
- Health Insurance: $3,632
- Transportation: $2,910
- Personal Expenses: $4,777
- Summer Semester
- Tuition: $28,826
- Estimated Living Expenses
- Room and Board: $6,535
- Educational Materials: $679
- Transportation: $970
- Personal Expenses: $1,592
- Year Two (Fall and Spring semesters)
- Tuition: $57,652
- Fees: $540
- Estimated Living Expenses
- Room and Board: $19,606
- Educational Materials: $2,036
- Health Insurance: $3,632
- Transportation: $2,910
- Personal Expenses: $4,777
MBA/MS in Global Health Policy and Management Dual Degree
- Year One (Fall and Spring semesters)
- Tuition: $57,652
- Fees: $584
- Estimated Living Expenses
- Room and Board: $19,606
- Educational Materials: $2,036
- Health Insurance: $3,632
- Transportation: $2,910
- Personal Expenses: $4,777
- Summer Semester
- Tuition: $28,826
- Estimated Living Expenses
- Room and Board: $6,535
- Educational Materials: $679
- Transportation: $970
- Personal Expenses: $1,592
- Year Two (Fall and Spring semesters)
- Tuition: $57,652
- Fees: $540
- Estimated Living Expenses
- Room and Board: $19,606
- Educational Materials: $2,036
- Health Insurance: $3,632
- Transportation: $2,910
- Personal Expenses: $4,777
MA in Sustainable International Development/MA in Conflict Resolution and Coexistence Dual Degree
- Year One (Fall and Spring semesters)
- Tuition: $57,652
- Fees: $584
- Estimated Living Expenses
- Room and Board: $19,606
- Educational Materials: $2,036
- Health Insurance: $3,632
- Transportation: $2,910
- Personal Expenses: $4,777
- Year Two (Fall and Spring semesters)
- Tuition: $57,652
- Fees: $540
- Estimated Living Expenses
- Room and Board: $19,606
- Educational Materials: $2,036
- Health Insurance: $3,632
- Transportation: $2,910
- Personal Expenses: $4,777
- Year Three (Summer and Fall semesters)
- Continuation Fee: $1,700
- Fees: $210
- Estimated Living Expenses
- Vary based on location
- Health Insurance: $3,632
MA in Sustainable International Development/MS in Global Health Policy and Management Dual Degree
- Year One (Fall and Spring semesters)
- Tuition: $57,652
- Fees: $584
- Estimated Living Expenses
- Room and Board: $19,606
- Educational Materials: $2,036
- Health Insurance: $3,632
- Transportation: $2,910
- Personal Expenses: $4,777
- Summer Semester
- Practicum Fee: $850
- Estimated Living Expenses
- Vary based on location
- Year Two (Fall and Spring semesters)
- Tuition: $57,652
- Fees: $540
- Estimated Living Expenses
- Room and Board: $19,606
- Educational Materials: $2,036
- Health Insurance: $3,632
- Transportation: $2,910
- Personal Expenses: $4,777
MS in Global Health Policy and Management/MA in Conflict Resolution and Coexistence Dual Degree
- Year One (Fall and Spring semesters)
- Tuition: $57,652
- Fees: $584
- Estimated Living Expenses
- Room and Board: $19,606
- Educational Materials: $2,036
- Health Insurance: $3,632
- Transportation: $2,910
- Personal Expenses: $4,777
- Summer Semester
- Practicum Fee: $850
- Estimated Living Expenses
- Vary based on location
- Year Two (Fall and Spring semesters)
- Tuition: $57,652
- Fees: $540
- Estimated Living Expenses
- Room and Board: $19,606
- Educational Materials: $2,036
- Health Insurance: $3,632
- Transportation: $2,910
- Personal Expenses: $4,777