The Institute of Buddhist Studies sets its tuition and fees in accordance with the Graduate Theological Union. Please see the GTU website for the most up-to-date tuition and fee schedule.
Tuition and fees are subject to change without notification.
2020-2021 Tuition and Fees
| Tuition or Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Degree Program Application fee (non-refundable) | $40 |
| Certificate Program Application fee (non-refundable) | $15 |
| Please note: application fee is payable to GTU for MA degree and Buddhist Chaplaincy Certificate, and to IBS for all other degree and certificate programs. | |
| Tuition | $800/semester unit |
| Fieldwork tuition | $800/3 units, see catalog for details. |
| MA Continuing Fee | $4775 |
| Auditor | $800/course |
| Leave of Absence fee | $100/semester |
| Late registration fee | $100 |
| Change in enrollment (after second week of semester, per change) | $50 |
| Please note: for example, dropping a class and adding another is considered 2 changes | |
| Graduation fee | $150 |
| Payable to IBS or GTU, depending on program. Please note: there will be an additional charge for binding a total of four copies of the thesis required for the MA (Buddhist Studies) degree program. | |
| Certificate completion fee | $50 |
| Change of incomplete to letter grade | $50 |
| Transcript fee (per copy) | $5 |
| Reinstatement fee | $200 |
| Please note: only students who have withdrawn in accord with stated policies may be reinstated (see catalog for details) |