Tufts University Courses and Fees 2026

Tufts University fees for Indian students in the Fall 2027 intake sit at USD 74,862 (INR 71.44 Lakhs) annually for undergraduate programs and around USD 55,650 (INR 53.11 Lakhs) as the total tuition for a 30-credit Master’s in Computer Science, Data Science, or Engineering Management, the three degrees Indian PG applicants pick most.

The Fall 2026 intake starts within weeks and is not viable for anyone still needing an F-1 visa from India. Your realistic entry points are the Spring 2027 intake (January), open only for select PG programs with a hard Dec 1, 2026 deadline, and the Fall 2027 intake (September), the main window for both UG and PG.

• Undergraduate tuition (2026-27): USD 74,862 (INR 71.44 Lakhs) per year
• MS Computer Science / Data Science / Engineering Management (30 credits, total tuition): USD 55,650 (INR 53.11 Lakhs)
• Per-credit graduate rate (School of Engineering, 2026-27): USD 1,855 (INR 1.77 Lakhs)
• Mandatory undergraduate fees: USD 1,696 (INR 1.62 Lakhs) per year
• PhD School of Engineering tuition: USD 5,226 (INR 4.99 Lakhs) per semester, fully covered by fellowship

Total on-campus first-year budget for a UG Indian student lands near INR 92 Lakhs, while an MS at Tufts finishes at around INR 78 to 82 Lakhs across both years including living costs in the Boston area.

Exchange rate used: 1 USD = INR 95.4213 (xe.com, 12 August 2026, IST).

For the full admissions timeline, eligibility bar, and document checklist for the Spring 2027 and Fall 2027 intakes, read the Tufts University Admissions guide for Indian students.

Tufts University Tuition Fees by Programme

Tufts charges USD 74,862 (INR 71.44 Lakhs) per year for undergraduate tuition in 2026-27 and USD 1,855 (INR 1.77 Lakhs) per credit for graduate courses at the School of Engineering, which is where the most-applied Indian Master’s programs sit. Application fees, deposits, and fee structure differ meaningfully between the two levels.

Tufts University Undergraduate Fees: Fall 2027 Intake

Undergraduate tuition is a flat annual charge covering full-time enrolment. First-year applicants targeting Fall 2027 will be billed at the 2026-27 rate for their first year, with modest annual increases after that. The application fee is USD 75 (INR 7,157) via Common Application or Coalition Application.

Source: Tufts AS&E Undergraduate Cost of Attendance 2026-27. All UG programs at Tufts share the same tuition schedule.

Tufts University Postgraduate Fees: Fall 2027 Intake

Master’s tuition is billed per credit. The three programs Indian students choose most (MS Computer Science, MS Data Science, MS Engineering Management) require 30 credits, so total tuition for the degree comes to USD 55,650 (INR 53.11 Lakhs). The graduate application fee is USD 85 (INR 8,111).

Source: Tufts Graduate School of Arts and Sciences and School of Engineering, 2026-27 Tuition. PhD tuition is fully covered by fellowship for admitted candidates.

Tufts University Fee Trend by Year

Tufts has raised its undergraduate cost of attendance 4 to 5 percent per year across the last three cycles, tracking above US inflation. The 2025-26 headline was USD 96,078 (INR 91.68 Lakhs), a 4.24 percent jump over 2024-25. The 2026-27 rate published for Fall 2026 first-year students is USD 97,152 (INR 92.71 Lakhs), a smaller increase driven mostly by housing and fees rather than tuition.

Sources: Tufts Daily 2025-26 Cost of Attendance; Tufts UG Cost of Attendance 2026-27; Tufts Graduate SoE Tuition. The 2026-27 change reflects an updated first-year housing rate; underlying tuition-only increase is closer to 4 percent.

Cost of Living at Tufts University in Medford for Indian Students

Medford and neighbouring Somerville sit inside Greater Boston, which is the third most expensive US metro after San Francisco and New York. A single student sharing an off-campus apartment budgets USD 2,300 to 2,600 (INR 2.19 to 2.48 Lakhs) per month; on-campus housing plus meals through Tufts runs USD 20,594 (INR 19.65 Lakhs) for the 10-month academic year.

Sources: Tufts UG Cost of Attendance 2026-27 for on-campus rates; Numbeo Boston cost-of-living data for off-campus figures (Tufts publishes no dedicated graduate cost-of-living breakdown).

Beyond rent, health insurance is the second-biggest fixed cost most Indian applicants underestimate. Tufts auto-enrols every full-time student in SHIP at USD 3,300 (INR 3.15 Lakhs) per year, but you can waive it if you buy an equivalent US-based policy meeting the university’s minimum criteria (must include mental health, prescription drugs, and coverage inside the Boston area, an Indian travel insurance policy will not qualify).

Total Cost of Studying at Tufts University

An Indian undergraduate finishes their first year at Tufts at around USD 96,600 (INR 92.19 Lakhs) all-in, and a full BS costs INR 3.80 to 4.10 Crore across four years. A 24-month MS Computer Science, Data Science, or Engineering Management wraps up at INR 78 to 85 Lakhs including tuition, living, and mandatory fees.

Sources: Tufts UG Cost of Attendance 2026-27; Tufts Graduate SoE Tuition. Visa figure includes USD 185 (I-901 SEVIS) plus USD 350 (F-1 machine-readable visa fee), payable once.

Financing a full BS at Tufts on an INR 3.85 Crore education loan costs roughly INR 5.20 Lakhs per month EMI at 10.5 percent over 10 years, unrealistic for most Indian families without a merit scholarship or family co-funding. A 2-year MS loan of INR 80 Lakhs works out to INR 1.08 Lakhs per month, which matches typical starting salaries in Boston tech ($95,000 to $130,000 base) after the Optional Practical Training (OPT, the post-study work authorization for F-1 students) window opens.

Tufts University Scholarships for Indian Students

Tufts is need-blind for US undergraduates but need-aware for international undergraduates, so financial aid for Indian UG applicants is limited and highly competitive. At the graduate level, every Master’s applicant is automatically considered for a partial tuition scholarship of USD 5,000 to 15,000 (INR 4.77 to 14.31 Lakhs) per year on the strength of the application alone. PhD admits at Tufts receive full tuition plus a stipend covering living costs.

Tufts University Institutional Scholarships

Sources: Tufts Graduate School Computer Science Masters; Tufts Undergraduate Cost and Aid.

External Indian Scholarships for Tufts University Students

External Indian awards typically open January to April 2027 for the Fall 2027 intake. If you are targeting Spring 2027, most Indian scholarship windows are already closed, plan to self-fund or use an education loan.

External awards are administered outside Tufts and require separate applications. Verify current-cycle deadlines on each foundation’s official site before applying.

Tufts University Tuition Deposit and Payment Options

The enrollment deposit at Tufts is USD 600 (INR 57,253) for undergraduate admits and USD 500 to 750 (INR 47,711 to 71,566) for graduate admits, payable within two weeks of the offer. The deposit is non-refundable, secures your seat, and counts toward your first-semester tuition, it is not an additional charge.

Tufts University Methods of Payment for International Students

• Flywire (Tufts’s official international payment partner): pays in INR from your Indian bank account, avoids US intermediary bank fees, and locks the exchange rate for 72 hours. Saves 1 to 2 percent versus a raw SWIFT wire.
• Bank wire transfer (SWIFT): standard route through HDFC, ICICI, SBI, or Axis. Adds USD 30 to 50 in transfer fees per instalment plus a 1 to 2 percent forex margin.
• Forex card / prepaid travel card: useful for on-campus purchases and living expenses, not for tuition. Cuts 2 to 3 percent versus a debit card swipe.
• Education loan disbursement: HDFC Credila, Avanse, Auxilo, and Prodigy Finance disburse directly to Tufts in USD once your I-20 (Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status) is issued.

Steps to Pay Tuition Fees at Tufts University as an International Student

1. Accept your Tufts offer via the applicant portal within the deadline stated in your letter.
2. Pay the enrollment deposit of USD 600 (INR 57,253) UG or USD 500 to 750 (INR 47,711 to 71,566) PG through Flywire or credit card.
3. Receive your I-20 within 2 to 4 weeks; schedule your F-1 visa interview at the US Consulate in Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata, or Hyderabad.
4. Pay the fall semester tuition instalment by the SIS due date (typically first week of August for September start).
5. Keep every payment receipt for the visa file and your annual A2 remittance form (LRS declaration under Indian FEMA rules).

Tufts bills tuition per semester through the Student Information System (SIS). Fall semester payment is due by early August; spring semester by early January. There is no monthly instalment plan through the university, but Tufts partners with Nelnet Campus Commerce for a 4 to 5-month payment plan at USD 45 (INR 4,294) enrollment fee, which can smooth Indian family cashflow.

Source: Tufts Student Financial Services Billing and Payment Information.

Hidden Costs of Studying at Tufts University

Roughly INR 4 to 6 Lakhs of first-year spending sits outside the published tuition and cost of attendance, and most Indian families discover it after arrival. Budget for these separately.

• F-1 visa fees: USD 185 (INR 17,653) SEVIS I-901 + USD 350 (INR 33,397) machine-readable visa fee = USD 535 (INR 51,050), payable once before your consulate interview.
• SHIP health insurance: USD 3,300 (INR 3.15 Lakhs) per year if not waived; billed with fall tuition.
• Winter setup (first year only): heavy jacket, boots, thermals, bedding, kitchenware = USD 800 to 1,200 (INR 76,337 to 1.15 Lakhs).
• Textbooks and course materials: USD 800 to 1,000 (INR 76,337 to 95,421) per year for STEM programs; less if you buy second-hand or use library reserves.
• Security deposit and first month rent (off-campus): two months rent upfront = USD 2,600 (INR 2.48 Lakhs).
• OPT and CPT application fees: USD 470 (INR 44,848) I-765 for OPT after graduation; add USD 40 (INR 3,817) if requesting premium processing.
• IELTS/TOEFL and GRE (if repeating): INR 17,000 to 22,000 per attempt.
• Bank wire transfer fees: USD 30 to 50 per instalment × 4 instalments = INR 12,000 to 20,000 across the year.

Budget approximately INR 5.50 to 6.50 Lakhs for first-year hidden costs on top of the published tuition and cost of attendance.

Tufts University Fee Saving Strategies for Indian Students

The highest-leverage saving for the Fall 2027 intake is filing your Tufts SoE merit scholarship application by the priority deadline of 15 January 2027, applicants at the priority window receive on average USD 3,000 (INR 2.86 Lakhs) more per year than regular-deadline admits, funding pools shrink after that date.

• Apply by the 15 January 2027 priority deadline: unlocks larger merit-scholarship consideration and higher assistantship availability.
• Waive SHIP with an equivalent US-based policy: saves USD 3,300 (INR 3.15 Lakhs) per year; verify the outside policy meets Tufts’s minimums.
• Share a 3BR apartment in Medford or Somerville: cuts rent to USD 1,050 to 1,200 (INR 1.00 to 1.15 Lakhs) per month, saving INR 3 to 4 Lakhs per year versus solo.
• Claim Section 80E on your Indian education loan interest: no upper cap, deductible for 8 years starting from the year repayment begins.
• Work on-campus up to 20 hours per week: F-1 status allows on-campus employment at USD 15 to 25 (INR 1,431 to 2,386) per hour, adds USD 6,000 to 10,000 (INR 5.73 to 9.54 Lakhs) per year.
• OPT and STEM extension: MS Computer Science, Data Science, and Engineering Management are STEM-designated, giving you 12 months OPT + 24 months STEM extension = 3 years of post-study work in the US. This transforms loan payback economics.

Is Tufts University Worth the Cost for Indian Students

Tufts’s 2-year MS totalling INR 1.06 Crore is financially sound for Indian students in STEM tracks, the Boston tech corridor pays median starting salaries of USD 110,000 to 130,000 (INR 1.05 to 1.24 Crore) per year, which repays a full self-funded loan within 5 to 6 years of graduation.

Tufts ranks #37 in the US News National Universities 2025-2026 list and is ranked =338 in QS World Rankings 2027, placing it in the top 15 percent of US research universities. In subject rankings for programs Indian students actually apply to, Tufts sits at QS #233 for Computer Science, QS #319 for Engineering, and #22 globally for Dentistry, credible academic weight for the price.

The STEM-designated MS Computer Science, Data Science, and Engineering Management programs qualify graduates for 36 months of post-study work in the US (12-month OPT + 24-month STEM extension), which is one of the longest work windows available to Indian students anywhere in the world. On a INR 80 Lakh education loan at 10.5 percent over 10 years, your EMI of INR 1.08 Lakhs per month sits at 12 to 15 percent of a Boston-area entry-level tech salary, well within safe-repayment territory.