School of Global Policy and Strategy
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
Some or all instruction for all or part of Academic Year 2024–2025 may be delivered remotely. Tuition and fees have been set regardless of the method of instruction and will not be refunded in the event instruction occurs remotely for any part of the Academic Year. Figures for tuition represent currently approved amounts and may not be final. Actual tuition and fees are subject to change by the University of California as determined to be necessary or appropriate. Final approved tuition and fee levels may differ from the amounts presented.
The amounts shown here represent estimated tuition and fees for one year of attendance. Tuition and fees are determined by The Regents at the University of California and are subject to change without prior notice.
MIA and MPP
| Cost | Estimated 2024–25 |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,762.00 |
| Campus Fees | $2,434.75 |
| Mandatory Health Insurance* | $5,643.00 |
| GPS Professional Degree Supplemental Tuition | $11,241.00 |
| California Residential TOTAL | $32,080.75 |
| Additional Costs for Non-California Residents | |
| Non-California resident Supplemental Tuition | $12,245.00 |
| Non-California Residential TOTAL | $44,325.75 |
MCEPA
| Cost | Estimated 2024–25 |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $40,824.00 |
| Campus Fees | $2,434.75 |
| Mandatory Health Insurance* | $5,643.00 |
| TOTAL | $48,901.75 |
MAS-IA
| Cost | Estimated 2024–25 |
|---|---|
| Full-Time Study (9 months based on 16 units per quarter) | |
| Mandatory Registration Fee ($997/unit) | $47,856.00 |
| Campus Fees | $2,434.75 |
| Mandatory Health Insurance* | $5,643.00 |
| TOTAL | $55,933.75 |
| Part-Time Study (18 months over 2 academic years based on 8 units per quarter) | |
| Mandatory Registration Fee ($997/unit) | $23,928.00 |
| Campus Fees | $2,434.75 |
| Mandatory Health Insurance* | $5,643.00 |
| TOTAL | $32,005.75 |
*Health insurance is required as a condition of enrollment. Students are automatically enrolled in the Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) however, students already covered by an insurance plan may qualify for a health fee waiver. Please see the Student Health Insurance Plan page for more information, including waiver criteria, submission process and deadline.
Program Tuition, Fees and Charges
Actual estimated tuition, fees and charges for are determined by The Regents at the University of California. These do not include textbooks, course materials, parking permits and other incidentals. Learn about mandatory registration fees here. All GPS degrees are subject to the schedule of refunds.
Integrated Five-Year Bachelor's/Master's Programs
Several five-year consecutive programs are offered in collaboration with UC San Diego’s International Studies Program and departments of Economics and Political Science.They are only open to current UC San Diego undergraduate students in the related department. These programs incorporate graduate-level coursework into the final year of study for a bachelor's and a master’s degree is awarded upon completion of an additional year of coursework at the school.
The first year of the program undergraduate programs registration fees apply. The second year of the program are subject to MIA or MPP fees listed above.
The first year of the program undergraduate programs registration fees apply. The second year of the program are subject to MIA or MPP fees listed above.
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Veterans Benefits
Learn about financial aid available to veterans and their families.
Residency for Tuition Purposes
All eligible students are encouraged to apply for California state residency for tuition purposes as soon as possible. Admitted students are provided information about how to apply for residency. Refer to the Office of the Registrar for more details.
International Students
Starting fall 2018, all first-time enrolled international freshmen, transfer and graduate students will be assessed a onetime visa administration fee of $150 during their admitted term. Once an international applicant has received an offer of admission, he/she must provide in a financial statement the amount and source of the funds he/she will use for graduate study in the United States. Written evidence of sufficient financial resources must be provided before visa forms will be issued. Questions regarding the international applicant financial statement should be addressed to the Graduate Division.