Estimated Cost of Attendance and Proof Funding Requirements DU Visiting Student Program
In order for the University of Denver to issue the appropriate certificate of eligibility document needed to apply for your US student visa, you must provide proof you have the financial support for the duration of your academic program. In this document, you will find the estimated cost breakdown for your studies based on your program and duration of study. Kindly note, to provide proof of funding, you will need to meet the total estimated amount and submit the following document(s) in your application.
A bank statement or letter that includes:
• the required minimum amount of currency in the account, • the required minimum amount in liquid assets (cash assets)- see table below for amount, • listed account type (i.e., checking, savings, deposit, etc.), • a date within the past 6 months, • printed or downloaded from bank with name, address and bank’s official logo, • The name of the account holder (if student is not the account holder, submit a completed Financial Verification form), • the name, title, and signature of a bank official (bank letter only), and • written in English;
Or, a Certificate of Deposit that includes:
• an issue date within the past 6 months, • the name of the account holder (if student is not the account holder, they submit a completed Financial Verification form), • Explicit statement the minimum required amount of currency in the account, • and written in English.
How much is the minimum required amount? Click the link for your university or program below to find the amount for your program:
Catholic University of Portugal University of KwaZulu-Natal
Doshisha University University of Leon
Leiden University University of Lille
Lund University or Lund U Law Semester University of Montreal Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo University of Tuebingen (International Studies) University of Western Australia or UWA Law Rikkyo University Semester
Sciences Po Rennes University of York
Tohoku University Waseda University
University of Glasgow or Glasgow U Law Other University (Study Abroad @ DU) Semester Comillas Pontifical Law Semester & other Law University of Hong Kong semester Estimated Cost of Attendance and Proof Funding Requirements DU Visiting Student Program
Exchange Programs
Official costs for the 2022-23 Academic Year are not yet available. The amount included in the application is Academic Year 2021-22 costs + 3% increase to account for anticipated increases. These amounts are estimates and subject to change. For the sake of clarity, health insurance costs have been separated. Personal expenses may exceed these estimates depending on the student. All amounts are listed in USD.
If your university is listed below, you will need to provide the amount detailed in the following tables.
Catholic University of Portugal Sciences Po Rennes University of Montreal
Doshisha University Tohoku University University of Tuebingen
Leiden University University of Glasgow (non-law) University of Western Australia (non-law) Lund University (non-law) University of Hong Kong University of York Pontifical Catholic University of University of KwaZulu-Natal São Paulo (International Studies) Waseda University University of Leon Rikkyo University University of Lille
For 1 quarter: Minimum amount required for proof of funding (includes +3%): $7,925
2021-22 COVERED BY EXCHANGE STUDENT AMOUNTS EXCHANGE RESPONSIBILITY Tuition $17,880 $$17,880 0 1 Student Fees $393 $193 $200 Housing and Meals (on-campus) 2 $4,891 $0 $4,891 Personal Expenses (estimated) 2 $495 $0 $495 Books/Supplies (estimated) 2 $333 $0 $333 Health Insurance (1 semester DU $1,725 $0 $1,725 SHIP insurance) TOTAL $25,767 $18,073 $7,694
For 2 quarters: Minimum amount required for proof of funding (includes +3%): $14,021
2021-22 COVERED BY EXCHANGE STUDENT AMOUNTS EXCHANGE RESPONSIBILITY Tuition $35,760 $35,760 0
Student Fees $786 $386 $400 Housing and Meals (on-campus) 2 $9,962 $0 $9,962 Personal Expenses (estimated) 2 $990 $0 $990 Books/Supplies (estimated) 2 $666 $0 $666 Health Insurance (1 semester DU $1,725 $0 $1,725 SHIP insurance) TOTAL $49,759 $36,146 $13,613
For 3 quarters: Minimum amount required for proof of funding (includes +3%): $21,845
2021-22 COVERED BY EXCHANGE STUDENT AMOUNTS EXCHANGE RESPONSIBILITY Tuition $53,640 $53,640 0
Student Fees1 $1,179 $579 $600 Housing and Meals (on-campus) 2 $14,674 $0 $14,674 Personal Expenses (estimated) 2 $1,485 $0 $1,485 Books/Supplies (estimated) 2 $1,000 $0 $1,000 Health Insurance (full year, DU SHIP $3,450 $0 $3,450 insurance) TOTAL $75,428 $54,219 $21,209
Law Exchange students (semester)
Official costs for the 2022-23 Academic Year are not yet available. The amount included in the application is Academic Year 2021-22 costs + 3% increase to account for anticipated increases. These amounts are estimates and subject to change. For the sake of clarity, health insurance costs have been separated. Personal expenses may exceed these estimates depending on the student (laptop, housing, etc.). All amounts are listed in USD.
If your university and program of study is listed below, you will need to provide the amount detailed in the following table.
Lund University (law studies) Comillas Pontifical University (law studies)
University of Glasgow (law studies) Other Law exchange semester
University of Western Australia (law studies)
For 1 semester: Minimum amount required for proof of funding includes +3%): $11,729
2021-22 COVERED BY EXCHANGE STUDENT AMOUNTS EXCHANGE RESPONSIBILITY Tuition 3 $27,480 $27,480 $0
Student Fees 3 $166 $166 $0 Housing & Meals (off-campus) 3 $8,442 $0 $8,442 Personal Expenses3 $720 $0 $720 Books/Supplies (estimated) 3 $500 $0 $500 Health Insurance (1 semester DU $1,725 $0 $1,725 SHIP insurance) TOTAL $38,933 $27,646 $11,387
1 Includes the Health & Counseling Fee, which is required for all undergraduate students. This fee is charged every quarter and is the student's responsibility. Please note this is different from DU Student Health Insurance (SHIP).
2 Cost of living, books/supplies, & health insurance estimates from International Admissions’ International Student Tuition & Scholarships.
3 Associated estimated expenses provided by the Sturm College of Law.
For 2 semesters: Minimum amount required for proof of funding: $23,457 For two semesters/an academic year, single semester is multiplied by two. Study Abroad @ DU Program
Official costs for the 2022-23 Academic Year are not yet available. The amount included in the application is Academic Year 2021-22 costs + 3% increase to account for anticipated increases. These amounts are estimates and subject to change. For the sake of clarity, health insurance costs have been separated. Personal expenses may exceed these estimates depending on the student. All amounts are listed in USD.
If you are coming from a university without a formal agreement with the University of Denver, you will be part of DU’s Study Abroad @ DU program and need to provide the following proof of funding amounts.
For 1 quarter: Minimum amount required for proof of funding (includes +3%): $26,488
2021-22 AMOUNTS
Tuition $17,880
Student Fees1 $393 Housing and Meals (on-campus) 2 $4,891 Personal Expenses (estimated) 2 $495 Books/Supplies (estimated) 2 $333 Health Insurance (1 semester DU $1,725 SHIP insurance) TOTAL $25,717
For 2 quarters: Minimum amount required for proof of funding (includes +3%): $51,386
2021-22 AMOUNTS
Tuition $35,760
Student Fees $786 Housing and Meals (on-campus) 2 $9,962 Personal Expenses (estimated) 2 $990 Books/Supplies (estimated) 2 $666 Health Insurance (1 semester DU $1,725 SHIP insurance) TOTAL $49,889
1 Includes the Health & Counseling Fee, which is required for all undergraduate students. This fee is charged every quarter and is the student's responsibility. Please note this is different from DU Student Health Insurance (SHIP).
2 Cost of living, books/supplies, & health insurance estimates from International Admissions’ International Student Tuition & Scholarships.
3 Associated estimated expenses provided by the Sturm College of Law.
For 3 quarters: Minimum amount required for proof of funding (includes +3%): $77,691
2021-22 AMOUNTS
Tuition $53,640 Student Fees1 $1,179 Housing and Meals (on-campus) 2 $14,674 Personal Expenses (estimated) 2 $1,485 Books/Supplies (estimated) 2 $1,000 Health Insurance (full year, DU SHIP $3,450 insurance) TOTAL $75,428
1 Includes the Health & Counseling Fee, which is required for all undergraduate students. This fee is charged every quarter and is the student's responsibility. Please note this is different from DU Student Health Insurance (SHIP).
2 Cost of living, books/supplies, & health insurance estimates from International Admissions’ International Student Tuition & Scholarships.
3 Associated estimated expenses provided by the Sturm College of Law.