NYU Fees for Indian Students 2026-27: Tuition, MS CS & MBA

New York University fees for Indian students combine tuition and mandatory fees of USD 68,576 (INR 57.26 Lakhs) per year for most undergraduate programmes and USD 42,030 (INR 35.10 Lakhs) per year for the Tandon MS Computer Science, the single most Indian-applied graduate course. MS Financial Engineering at Tandon and the Stern MBA also draw large Indian cohorts, priced at Tandon’s per-credit rate of USD 2,525 (INR 2.11 Lakhs) and USD 89,524 (INR 74.75 Lakhs) per year respectively.

Your realistic entry to New York University is the January 2027 intake for select graduate programmes and undergraduate transfers. Another option is the September 2027 intake, which is the primary Fall cycle open to all first-year undergraduate and graduate applicants across NYU schools.

• Undergraduate (most schools): USD 68,576 (INR 57.26 Lakhs) per year in tuition and fees
• Undergraduate (Stern Business): USD 70,464 (INR 58.84 Lakhs) per year
• Graduate (Tandon MS CS): USD 42,030 (INR 35.10 Lakhs) per year
• Graduate (Stern MBA): USD 89,524 (INR 74.75 Lakhs) per year
• Tandon and Stern MS auto merit scholarship: up to USD 25,000 (INR 20.88 Lakhs) per student

Total four-year undergraduate cost at NYU reaches roughly USD 420,000 (INR 3.51 Crore) including living expenses, while a two-year Tandon MS Computer Science totals about USD 179,000 (INR 1.49 Crore).

Exchange rate used throughout: 1 USD = INR 95.32 (as of August 4, 2026).

Check New York University admission deadlines and requirements for Indian students.

New York University Tuition Fees by Programme

NYU prices tuition by school rather than by course, so the fee you pay depends on whether you enrol at the College of Arts and Science, Stern, Tandon, Tisch, or Steinhardt. Graduate programmes at Tandon and Steinhardt are billed per credit, which lets you finish faster or slower to control annual outflow.

New York University Undergraduate Fees: September 2026 and January 2027 Entrants

Most undergraduate programmes charge the university-wide tuition and fees rate; Stern (business) and Tisch (arts) carry a school-specific premium.

New York University Graduate Fees: September 2026 and January 2027 Entrants

The Stern MBA and Tandon engineering master’s programmes are the two heaviest Indian applicant streams. Tandon and Steinhardt bill per credit, so annual outflow scales with course load.

New York University Fee Trend by Year

NYU undergraduate tuition and fees have risen from USD 58,168 in 2022-23 to USD 68,576 in 2026-27, a 17.9% cumulative increase over four years. The single largest jump was 5.1% in 2025-26; the 2026-27 rise of 3.9% is closer to the historical norm.

Cost of Living in New York City for Indian Students

NYU’s official cost-of-attendance published by the Bursar puts undergraduate living expenses in Manhattan at USD 32,422 (INR 27.07 Lakhs) per academic year on a 9-month basis. Graduate students living off-campus for twelve months face indirect costs of USD 42,274 (INR 35.30 Lakhs), which excludes tuition and mandatory health insurance.

The USD 22 to USD 35 (INR 1,837 to INR 2,923) restaurant meal in Manhattan is the single largest lifestyle expense most Indian students underestimate. Cooking four days a week keeps your monthly food bill under USD 500 (INR 41,750) instead of USD 900 (INR 75,150), a saving of roughly USD 4,800 (INR 4.01 Lakhs) per year.

Total Cost of Studying at New York University

First-year total cost for an Indian undergraduate at NYU is USD 101,533 (INR 84.78 Lakhs) including tuition, living, and one-time visa charges. A two-year Tandon MS Computer Science totals about USD 179,000 (INR 1.49 Crore) including living and health insurance.

Full four-year undergraduate cost, factoring the average 4% annual fee escalation, reaches roughly USD 420,000 (INR 3.51 Crore). A two-year Tandon MS Computer Science totals about USD 179,000 (INR 1.49 Crore) and a two-year Stern MBA reaches USD 277,000 (INR 2.31 Crore). At a loan of INR 1.50 Crore for the Tandon MS at 10.5% over 10 years, EMI works out to approximately INR 2.02 Lakhs per month; the same maths on a INR 2.30 Crore MBA loan gives about INR 3.10 Lakhs per month.

New York University Scholarships for Indian Students

NYU’s largest awards for Indian students are the auto-considered Tandon and Stern MS merit scholarships worth up to USD 25,000 (INR 20.88 Lakhs) per student. Undergraduate international students access the NYU Global Pathways and Wagner International awards, ranging from USD 10,000 (INR 8.35 Lakhs) to full tuition.

NYU-Funded Scholarships (Auto-Considered, No Separate Form)

External Indian Scholarships for NYU (2026-27 Application Cycle)

Five external Indian awards fund study at NYU for the September 2027 intake. Application windows for these open between October 2026 and April 2027, all requiring your NYU admit letter as a prerequisite.

New York University Tuition Deposit and Payment Options

NYU requires a non-refundable enrolment deposit of USD 500 (INR 41,750) within 30 days of your admission decision to secure your seat and trigger issuance of Form I-20 (the Certificate of Eligibility you need to book an F-1 visa interview). The deposit counts toward your first-semester tuition.

Methods of Payment for International Students

• Flywire (NYU’s designated international payment provider): supports payment from India in INR via bank transfer, saves 2-3% versus a raw SWIFT wire, and posts to your NYU Bursar account within 3-5 business days.
• Convera (formerly Western Union GlobalPay): alternative provider accepted by NYU; competitive rates for INR-denominated transfers.
• SWIFT bank transfer: supported but adds INR 800 to INR 1,500 in intermediary fees and can take 5-7 business days.
• Forex card (loaded in USD): useful for the deposit and living expenses; carry two cards from different issuers as a backup.
• Education loan disbursement: HDFC Credila, Avanse, Auxilo, and IDFC First disburse directly to NYU via Flywire; open your loan account before the deposit deadline.

Steps to Pay Tuition Fees at New York University

1. Accept your NYU offer via the Applicant Portal (deadline stated in your decision letter, typically 1 May 2027 for September 2027 UG entrants and 15 April 2027 for most PG programmes).
2. Pay the USD 500 (INR 41,750) non-refundable enrolment deposit through the Applicant Portal.
3. Receive Form I-20 from NYU Global Services (couriered to India, allow 2-3 weeks).
4. Pay the SEVIS I-901 fee of USD 350 (INR 29,225) and book your F-1 visa appointment.
5. Activate your NYU Albert student portal, view your tuition e-bill in the Bursar section.
6. Pay the first-semester balance through Flywire before the semester start; NYU accepts split payments if your loan disburses in tranches.
7. Save every payment receipt in one folder; your F-1 visa officer and your bank both ask for these later.

Instalment Schedule and Discounts

NYU’s default plan is per-semester, meaning you pay half the annual bill in August (Fall) and half in December (Spring). NYU also offers a Monthly Payment Plan through NYU Bursar for a USD 100 (INR 8,350) annual enrolment fee, spreading the semester bill over 4-5 monthly instalments. NYU does not offer a discount for lump-sum annual payment.

Hidden Costs of Studying at New York University

Beyond tuition and standard living costs, Indian students at NYU consistently underestimate eight line items that add USD 8,000 to USD 12,000 (INR 6.68 to INR 10.02 Lakhs) to first-year budgets.

• F-1 visa costs (once, before travel): SEVIS I-901 fee USD 350 (INR 29,225) plus MRV visa fee USD 185 (INR 15,448), total USD 535 (INR 44,673). Budget these by June 2027 for the September 2027 intake.
• NYU Global Services fee: USD 115 (INR 9,603) per semester for international students, funds visa advising and OPT processing, so USD 230 (INR 19,205) per academic year.
• Mandatory health insurance (graduate): USD 5,100 (INR 4.26 Lakhs) per year; waivable only with equivalent US-based employer coverage, not with an Indian policy.
• Initial setup (first month in NYC): Security deposit (typically 1-2 months’ rent, USD 2,000 to USD 3,600 or INR 1.67 to INR 3.01 Lakhs), furniture, bedding, utility deposits, one month of eating out before your kitchen is functional. Budget USD 3,500 (INR 2.92 Lakhs).
• SEVIS-mandated full-time enrolment: You cannot drop below 12 credits (UG) or 9 credits (PG) without SEVIS advising; a dropped course with no waiver means re-taking at the full per-credit rate the next semester.
• Winter clothing: Manhattan winters run to -10 degrees Celsius. Budget USD 400 (INR 33,400) for a proper down coat, waterproof boots, gloves, and thermals bought locally after arrival.
• Return flight in emergencies: One-way NYC to India in peak season runs INR 90,000 to INR 1.40 Lakhs; keep a liquid emergency buffer rather than tying funds up in a fixed deposit.
• NYC state and city taxes on on-campus and OPT income: Roughly 8-10% of gross deducted at source; your effective take-home from an on-campus role at USD 15 (INR 1,253) per hour is closer to USD 12 (INR 1,002) per hour.

Total budget for first-year hidden costs at NYU works out to approximately INR 8 to INR 10 Lakhs above the published cost of attendance.

Fee Saving Strategies for Indian Students at New York University

The five highest-value fee-reduction levers for Indian students targeting the September 2027 NYU intake, ranked by cash saved, are graduate assistantships, borough choice, credit optimisation, Section 80E of the Income Tax Act, and OPT plus STEM-OPT earnings.

• Graduate Assistantships and RA/TA positions (Tandon, Steinhardt, GSAS): Tuition remission ranging from 50% to full, plus a stipend of USD 15,000 to USD 25,000 (INR 12.53 to INR 20.88 Lakhs) per year. Apply directly to programme coordinators within your first semester; the single highest-value saving lever at USD 25,000+ (INR 20.88 Lakhs+) per year.
• Live in Brooklyn or Jersey City, not Manhattan: Sharing a two-bedroom in Downtown Brooklyn or Journal Square costs USD 1,200 to USD 1,500 (INR 1.00 to INR 1.25 Lakhs) per person per month versus USD 2,500+ (INR 2.09 Lakhs+) for a Manhattan studio. Annual saving: USD 12,000 to USD 18,000 (INR 10.02 to INR 15.03 Lakhs).
• Credit-load optimisation (Tandon per-credit programmes): Complete the Tandon MS in three semesters instead of four by taking 12 credits per Fall and Spring plus a 6-credit summer, capping tuition at USD 75,750 (INR 63.28 Lakhs) instead of USD 84,000+ (INR 70.14 Lakhs+) across four semesters.
• Section 80E deduction on education loan interest: The Indian Income Tax Act allows unlimited deduction on education loan interest for eight years from repayment start. On a INR 1.50 Crore loan, this saves approximately INR 4 to INR 6 Lakhs in total tax over the deduction period.
• OPT and STEM OPT earnings (F-1 students): All NYU degrees qualify for 12 months of Optional Practical Training (paid work in your field) after graduation; STEM-designated degrees at Tandon and Courant (including MS CS, MS Data Science, MS Financial Engineering) qualify for a 24-month extension, giving three full years of US work income. Median NYC starting salary for these programmes runs USD 95,000 to USD 140,000 (INR 79.33 Lakhs to INR 1.17 Crore) per year, materially offsetting loan EMI within the OPT window itself.