
Arizona State University fees for international students vary depending on the program. The university offers 200+ programs across undergraduate and graduate programs. As an international student, you will pay tuition and fees to ASU. Other costs, such as housing, food, books, transport, and personal expenses, depend on your lifestyle and should be included in your budget. ASU fees for the 2026-27 academic year are as follows:
These are base tuition fees only. Additionally, students must pay tuition surcharges, advanced technology fees, student support fees, and other fees (explained in the sections below).
Arizona State University’s Tempe campus is located in the Phoenix metropolitan area. It is a large student-friendly college city with warm weather and relatively lower living costs than cities like Los Angeles or New York. However, student reviews on Reddit state that, due to the desert climate, air-conditioning and summer electricity use can increase utility expenses in this area. As per ASU's estimates, international students should budget around $30,000 to $ 35,900 (₹27.21 to ₹32.56 lakhs) per year for living expenses.
Note: $1= ₹90.71 as of February 16, 2026.
ASU fees are structured based on multiple components: tuition, advanced technology fee, surcharge, student support fees, and others. Check out the table below for more details.
| Fee Component | Undergraduate Cost/ year | Graduate Cost/ year |
|---|---|---|
| Base Tuition | $39,062 (₹35.43 lakhs) | $30,348 (₹27.53 lakhs) |
| Tuition Surcharge | $350 (₹31,750) | $350 (₹31,750) |
| Advanced Technology Fee | $200 (₹18,142) | $200 (₹18,142) |
| UG College Fees | $2,190 (₹1.99 lakhs) | n/a |
| Graduate Student Support Fee | n/a | $300 (₹27,213) |
| Student-Initiated Fees | $807 (₹73,204) | $807 (₹73,204) |

Arizona State University is very popular among Indian students for its MS in Computer Science program. It is a full-time, master’s program of 2 years. It is a STEM-OPT eligible program, allowing international graduates to work in the US for up to 36 months after graduation. Annual tuition and fees for the ASU MS in CS for 2026 are as follows:
Note: These are tuition and mandatory fees only. Students must also budget for other expenses such as housing, study materials, transportation, and others. Move to the cost of attendance section below for a detailed breakdown.
Arizona State University offers 85+ MS courses in the fields of Science, Engineering, Design, Communication Studies, among others. All the programs have a base tuition fee of $30,348 (₹27.53 lakhs) per year, with additional mandatory fees.
ASU cost of attendance for graduate students is as follows:
| Component | Annual Cost and Fees ($/ INR) |
|---|---|
| Base Tuition | $30,348 (₹27.53 lakhs) |
| Tuition Surcharge | $350 (₹31,750) |
| Advanced Technology Fees | $200 (₹18,142) |
| Graduate Student Support Fees | $300 (₹27,213) |
| Student-initiated Fees | $807 (₹73,204) |
| On-Campus Housing and Meals | $21,087 (₹19.12 lakhs) |
| Study Materials and Equipments | $1,908 (₹1.73 lakhs) |
| Transportation | $3,696 (₹3.35 lakhs) |
| Personal Expenses | $4,785 (₹4.34 lakhs) |
| Health Insurance | $2,765 (₹2.50 lakhs) |
| International Student Fee | $400 (₹36,284) |
| Total | $66,646 (₹60.45 lakhs) |
Indian students often query about the fee differences between ASU and the University of Arizona because of their proximity. Here is a comparison of the MS fees of ASU and the University of Arizona.
| University | Annual MS Fees in $ | Annual MS Fees in ₹ |
|---|---|---|
| ASU | $30,348 | 27.53 lakhs |
| University of Arizona | $23,400 | 21.22 lakhs |
Note: Only base tuition is compared, since mandatory fees differ across universities.
Arizona State University offers 4 MBA programs: full-time MBA, evening MBA, executive MBA, and online MBA. The full-time, evening & executive MBA programs are 21 months long, while the 100% online MBA program is 24 months long.
Total tuition fees of the MBA programs offered by ASU are tabulated below:
| Program | Total Tuition Fees in $ | Total Tuition Fees in ₹ |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time MBA | $119,000 | 1.07 crores |
| Evening MBA | $67,000 | 60.79 lakhs |
| Executive MBA | $98,500 | 89.37 lakhs |
| Online MBA | $74,000 | 67.14 lakhs |
The total fee comparisons of ASU’s MBA programs and the University of Arizona’s MBA programs are as follows:
| University | Full-time MBA | Evening MBA | Executive MBA | Online MBA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASU | $119,000/ ₹1.07 crores | $67,000/ ₹60.79 lakhs | $98,500/ ₹89.37 lakhs | $74,000/ ₹67.14 lakhs |
| University of Arizona | $54,584/ ₹49.51 lakhs | $54,000/ ₹48.98 lakhs | $77,000/ ₹69.84 lakhs | $56,250/ ₹51.02 lakhs |
Note: Only base tuition charges are compared for a fair comparison.
Arizona State University offers 35+ BS programs. All the programs are 4 years in duration and have a base tuition charge of $39,062 (₹35.43 lakhs) per year and additional mandatory fees.
ASU cost of attendance for BS programs is as follows:
| Component | Annual Cost and Fees ($/ INR) |
|---|---|
| Base Tuition | $39,062 (₹35.43 lakhs) |
| Tuition Surcharge | $350 (₹31,750) |
| Advanced Technology Fees | $200 (₹18,142) |
| UG College Fees | $2,190 (₹1.99 lakhs) |
| Student-initiated Fees | $807 (₹73,204) |
| On-Campus Housing and Meals | $18,819 (₹1.07 lakhs) |
| Study Materials and Equipments | $1,320 (₹1.19 lakhs) |
| Travel | $1,650 (₹1.49 lakhs) |
| Personal | $2,343 (₹2.12 lakhs) |
| Health Insurance | $2,765 (₹2.50 lakhs) |
| International Student Fee | $400 (₹36,284) |
| Total | $69,906 (₹63.41 lakhs) |
Annual tuition fee comparison between the BS programs of ASU and the University of Arizona is as follows:
| University | Annual BS Fees in $ | Annual BS Fees in ₹ |
|---|---|---|
| ASU | $39,062 | 35.43 lakhs |
| University of Arizona | $43,100 | 39.09 lakhs |
Note: Only the base tuition fee is compared.
Students can pay their ASU fees using several methods:
If payment is late, students can join the ASU Payment Plan to pay in installments during the semester. Those with $500+ (₹45,355) unpaid after the deadline are automatically enrolled and charged a plan fee.
Explore the scholarships offered by ASU to international students.
Indian students applying to ASU must pay a one-time, non-refundable application fee. ASU application fees are:
For Indian students, Arizona State University offers a wide range of programs and strong post-study work opportunities, especially through STEM-OPT eligible master’s degrees like MS in Computer Science. However, the cost is high; the total annual expense can reach around ₹60-63 lakhs, including living costs, making financial planning essential before applying.
| Program | Important Dates | Fees | Application Fees | Eligibility | Financial Aid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MS Computer Science 2 years | Application Deadline for Spring 2026 Intake (1st Aug 2026) | USD 30,348 /Yr | 115 | GPA:-3.25, IELTS:- 6.5, TOEFL:- 80, Duolingo:-105, PTE: 60 | |
MS Business Analytics 2 years | Application Deadline For Fall 2026 Intake (1st Jul 2026) | USD 30,348 /Yr | 115 | GPA:-3.25, IELTS:- 6.5, TOEFL:- 80, Duolingo:-105, PTE: 60 | |
Application Deadline For Spring 2026 Intake (31st Jul 2026) | USD 30,348 /Yr | 115 | GPA:-3.0, IELTS:- 6.5, TOEFL:- 80, Duolingo:-105, PTE: 60 | ||
Application Deadline For Spring 2026 Intake (1st Aug 2026) | USD 30,348 /Yr | 115 | GPA:-3.25, IELTS:- 7.0, TOEFL:- 90, Duolingo:-115 | ||
MBA 21 months | Final Application Deadline for Fall 2026 Intake (1st Apr 2026) | USD 59,500 /Yr | 115 | GPA:-3.0, IELTS:- 6.5, TOEFL:- 80, Duolingo:-105, PTE: 60 | |
Application Deadline For Spring 2026 Intake (15th Aug 2026) | USD 30,348 /Yr | 115 | GPA:3.25,IELTS 7, TOEFL 90, Duolingo-105 | ||
MS Electrical Engineering 2 years | Application Deadline For Spring 2026 Intake (31st Jul 2026) | USD 30,348 /Yr | 115 | GPA:-3.0, IELTS:- 6.5, TOEFL:- 80, Duolingo:-105, PTE: 60 | |
Application Deadline For Fall 2026 Intake (1st Mar 2026) | USD 30,348 /Yr | 115 | GPA:-3.25, IELTS:- 6.5, TOEFL:- 80, Duolingo:-105, PTE: 60 | ||
Application Deadline For Spring 2026 Intake (15th Aug 2026) | USD 30,348 /Yr | 115 | GPA:-3.0, IELTS:- 6.5, TOEFL:- 80, Duolingo:-105, PTE: 60 | ||
BS Computer Science 4 years | Enrolment Deposit Date For Fall 2026 Intake (1st May 2026) First Day of Class For Fall 2026 Intake (20th Aug 2026) | USD 39,062 /Yr | 85 | GPA(X-XII):-3.0, IELTS:- 6.5, TOEFL:- 4.0, Duolingo:-105, PTE: 58 | - |
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