Estimated Costs for LL.M. Study
This table shows the costs for the academic year indicated for out-of-state U.S. law students and international law students, who are normally treated as out-of-state for tuition purposes. The column for "Students without Assistantships" shows the full costs for out-of-state students. The column for "Students with Assistantships" shows the costs for in-state students. The costs include an estimate of living expenses for twelve months, in part because you may well have to sign a twelve-month lease. The total shown on that document is the amount of support from all sources that foreign students will need to show in order to obtain a student visa. It is reasonable to expect these amounts to increase somewhat each year.

Students holding at least quarter-time assistantships are eligible for the resident rate of tuition. Students without assistantships pay the nonresident rate of tuition.

Housing estimates apply to on-campus or moderately priced off-campus housing, sharing housing with at least one other person, a modest style of living, and careful financial management.

Since costs for major medical care in the United States are very high, the University requires international students to purchase health insurance through the University or show that they have equivalent coverage of at least $75,000. In addition, students are strongly advised to provide health insurance for any dependents that will be here with them. Figures quoted are estimates. Students with assistantships have a lower cost for insurance.

Additional Estimated Costs for Students Bringing Dependents
Students whose spouse and child(ren) plan to accompany them to Iowa City on F-2 or J-2 visas must present additional evidence of sufficient financial support for their dependents' living expenses and health insurance costs. (If your family members plan to join you later, you may submit your proof of additional financial support after you arrive in Iowa City.) Students with young children requiring full-time daycare should expect to pay more than $100 per week for each child.