How much does NYU Stern MSBA cost for international students, including living expenses in New York?

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T Mehta · Accepted Answer

The cost of the NYU Stern MSBA for international students comes to about $90,400 in tuition and fees for the four semesters (Summer 2025&ndash;Summer 2026). This figure includes course materials, some meals, and official events, but it doesn&rsquo;t cover hotel or travel expenses.
Living in New York City adds a big chunk on top. Most students estimate $25,000&ndash;$35,000 per year for housing, food, transportation, and health insurance, depending on whether you share an apartment in Brooklyn/Queens or live closer to campus in Manhattan. When you combine tuition with living costs, the full year runs close to $115,000&ndash;$125,000.
It&rsquo;s worth noting that international students often cut costs by splitting housing and using student health plans, which makes budgeting more manageable in an expensive city like New York.

Preet J · Answer

New York living is often more expensive than the tuition itself, and that&rsquo;s what surprises many incoming students. The program fee is $90,400 in total, spread across four semesters. But once rent, food, and insurance are factored in, the real cost gets higher.
&bull; Shared housing in Brooklyn or Queens: $1,200&ndash;$1,800 per month, adding up to $15,000&ndash;$22,000 yearly. &bull; Food and daily expenses: about $6,000&ndash;$8,000 a year if cooking at home, more if eating out often. &bull; Health insurance and personal costs: another $3,000&ndash;$4,000. &bull; Travel and extras: $2,000&ndash;$3,000 depending on lifestyle.
Adding everything, international students usually budget $120,000&ndash;$130,000 for the full program. When both tuition and living expenses are counted together, that&rsquo;s the realistic all-in cost of doing the MSBA at Stern.
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