International Students

Graduate tuition and fees

Itemized cost Estimated cost
Tuition and fees $14,712 (at 8 units/semester*)
Living expenses $16,262
Health insurance $1,600
Personal expenses, books $4,204
Estimated total (one year) $36,778


All international students must be covered by the CSUMB health insurance policy.
Please note that costs are approximate, and may vary by personal preference and situation, and are subject to change.

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Scholarship & Financial Aid

While CSUMB offers limited institutional scholarships for international students, we encourage you to explore all available funding options:

  • CSUMB International Student Scholarship: Interested students can apply here.
  • External Scholarships: Search for scholarships from your home country, international organizations, and private foundations.
  • Graduate Assistantships: Graduate students may find assistantship opportunities within their departments. Please check with your specific graduate program.
Program Type

Description

Environmental Science Graduate

Internal process that faculty nominate

Marine Science Graduate & Student

GA's selected by MLML Faculty each semester for their classes

SA's - application process sent out via email

MIST Graduate

Intermitten - depending on Funding and deaprtment teaching needs. Process - communicate student the need for lower division course instruction and they can directly apply

School Psyc Teacher

Co teach class; following up with the process to apply

Social Work None Does not offer
Education & Credential None Program does not offer for MAE and credentials