Tuition & Fees: MA in Global Communications

Depending on the length of the graduate program you plan to attend, the price will vary. The 2024-2025 graduate tuition is €1,078 per credit.

As always, please do not hesitate to contact graduate admissions if you have any questions or need clarifications. For detailed information on payment plans and schedules, please visit the Graduate Student Accounting Services page.

Program Timeline 

You should consider each program's timeline carefully, keeping track of the overall required credits for the degree. Tuition will change for the 2025-2026 academic year and any deviation from the timeline below means that the estimated cost could change as well.

Recommended Timeline: Fall Entry

Fall 1SpringSummerFall 2
16 credits18 credits8 credits6 credits

Recommended Timeline: Spring Entry

Spring 1SummerFallSpring 2
16 credits8 credits18 credits6 credits

Accelerated Timeline

IMPORTANT NOTE: Students can choose this option upon approval from their academic advisor

Semester 1Semester 2Semester 3
16 credits18 credits14 credits

For those making their first independent move abroad to a new country like France, it can be helpful to plan ahead for the upfront costs of settling in after moving to a new country. Check out the Cost of Living page to start making a budget.

Explore financial aid options at AUP: Aid & Scholarships

Fall Entry 

Graduate Per-Credit Tuition (2024-2025): €1,078 per credit

 Fall 2024Spring 2025Summer 2025Fall 2025**Total Program
Tuition€17,248€19,404€8,624€6,468€51,744
Health Fees*€640€6400€640€1,920
Orientation Fees ***€500000€500
Total Tuition and Fees€18,388€20,044€8,624€7,108€54,164

* Health fees are subject to minor changes.  
**Tuition and fees for the future academic year are subject to change.  
***This Orientation fee cannot be covered by US Federal Loans

 

Estimated Living Expenses

The estimated living expenses below are calculated for September through July. Living expenses can vary depending on the individual. See examples below.

 Fall 2024Spring 2025Summer 2025Fall 2025*Total Program
Housing + Utilities and Wifi€5,400€6,750€2,700€5,400€20,250
Travel - Airfare€900€9000€900€2,700
Local Transportation€35000€350€700
Books, course materials, supplies and equipment €400€400€250€250€1,300
Groceries€2,000€2,500€800€2,000€7,300
Phone€80€100€60€80€320
Miscellaneous personal expenses€1,095€1,250€500€1,095€3,940
Total Estimated Living Expenses€10,225€11,900€4,310€9,475€35,910
 
Tuition + Estimated Living Expenses 
(with temporary orientation housing)
€28,613€31,944€12,934€17,183€90,674

*Tuition and estimated living expenses for the future academic year are subject to change.

Spring Entry 

Graduate Per-Credit Tuition (2024-2025): €1,078 per credit

 Spring 2025Summer 2025Fall 2025**Spring 2026**Total Program
Tuition€17,248€8,624€19,404€6,468€51,744
Health Fees***€6400€640€640€1,920
Orientation Fees ****€500000€500
Total Tuition and Fees€18,388€8,624€20,044€7,108€54,164

*Tuition and fees for the future academic year are subject to change.  
**Health fees are subject to minor changes.  
***This Orientation fee cannot be covered by US Federal Loans

 

Estimated Living Expenses

The estimated living expenses below are calculated for January through May for the Spring semester and June through July for the Summer semester. Living expenses can vary depending on the individual. See examples below.

 Spring 2025Summer 2025Fall 2025*Spring 2026*Total Program
Housing + Utilities and Wifi€6,750€2,700€5,400€6,750€21,600
Travel - Airfare€9000€900€900€2,700
Local Transportation€35000€350€700
Books, course materials, supplies and equipment €400€250€400€250€1,300
Groceries€2,500€800€2,000€2,500€7,800
Phone€100€60€80€100€340
Miscellaneous personal expenses€1,345€500€1,095€1,250€4,190
Total Estimated Living Expenses€12,345€4,310€9,875€12,100€38,630
 
Tuition + Estimated Living Expenses  
(with temporary orientation housing)
€30,733€12,934€29,919€19,208€92,794

*Tuition and estimated living expenses for the future academic year are subject to change.