Program Fees
The MDevEng tuition and fees are charged per semester. The total cohort program fees are for three semesters. The per semester Tuition and fees includes the program fee, campus fee, document fee, and class pass. The per semester tuition and fees does not include SHIP (Student Health insurance Fee). SHIP may be waived with proof of personal health insurance with comparable coverage of better. For complete SHIP information, please visit the SHIP Website.
Per Cohort: Program Tuition & Fees are as follows for the following Academic Years:
| Cohort Academic Year | Per Semester | Total Cohort Program Fees |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-2025 | $25,750 | $77,250 |
| 2025-2026 | $26,523 | $79,569 |
| 2026-2027 | $27,318 | $81,955 |
In addition, students can expect to pay for books, health insurance (see above), housing, transportation, and other personal costs.
Below is an estimate cost per year for MDevEng graduate student based on University’s Cost of Attendance estimates for graduate students in 2024-2025:
| MDevEng Graduate Student Budget Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Cohort Academic Year 2025-2026 | |
| Tuition & Fees (Only 2 semesters: Fall 2025 & Spring 2026) (Fall 2026: $26,523 will be invoiced in academic year 2026-2027) | $53,046 |
| SHIP (Student Health Insurance) | ~$9,668 |
| Instructional Resilience and Enhancement Fee (IREF) | ~$275 |
| Total Direct Cost | $62,990 |
| Estimated or Approximate Other Personal Costs | |
| Living Expenses | $19,984 |
| Food | $9,356 |
| Books and Supplies | $734 |
| Miscellaneous and Personal | $3,175 |
| Transportation | $3,682 |
| Total Estimated Personal Costs | $36,931 |
Additional University Fees for items such as a Cal1 Card
Academic Years 2025-2026, and 2026-2027 campus fees are subject to change. The tuition, fees, and charges posted here are estimates based on currently approved amounts. These figures may not be final. Actual tuition, fees, and charges are subject to change by the Regents of the University of California and could be affected by State funding reductions. Accordingly, final approved levels (and thus a student’s final balance due) may differ from the amounts shown.
Financing Your Education
The responsibility of financing the MDevEng program usually rests primarily with the student. Therefore, we strongly suggest that applicants investigate all available financing options. We have gathered some information on funding sources on this page, although it is not exhaustive and applicants are encouraged to conduct their own research. International students should explore funding opportunities in their home countries.
