Tuition and Cost of Attendance - Graduate Studies

 

Each year, the University Financial Aid Committee establishes a cost of attendance budget for law students in accordance with federal aid regulations. 

In setting the annual budget, the Financial Aid Committee uses both actual tuition and fee charges as well as average estimated living expense figures that allow for a relatively modest lifestyle. Some students may spend more than the budgeted amounts, while others may spend less, depending upon individual lifestyles.

LL.M. Program Budget, 2025-26

 
 Resident
Non-Resident
Tuition
$74,078
$76,396  
Required Fees*
$3,822
$4,504  
Total Tuition & Fees
$77,900
$80,900  
Living Expenses (itemization below)
$26,970
$26,970  
Books & Supplies
$1,800
$1,800  
Total Cost of Attendance Budget:
$106,670
$109,670  

*International students will also incur an annual $240 International Student Fee.  

 
Resident
Non-Resident
Estimated Health Insurance1 (optional)
$3,989
$3,989 
  1. All UVA students, both domestic and international must meet the health insurance verification requirements. A student's health insurance must be considered comparable coverage to the UVA Student Health Plan in order to be accepted under these requirements. Additional information may be found below.

Living Expense Itemization (9-Month Budget)

 
 Resident
Non-Resident
Housing
$13,390
$13,390  
Food
$6,990
$6,990  
Transportation
$1,800
$1,800  
Miscellaneous
$4,790
$4,790  
Total Living Expenses
$26,970
$26,970  

S.J.D./Visiting Scholars Budget, 2025-26

 
Resident
Non-Resident
Tuition
$6,078
$6,396 
Required Fees*
$3,822
$4,504 
Total Tuition & Fees
$9,900
$10,900 

*International students will also incur an annual $240 International Student Fee. 

Health Insurance

Primary health care is available at no additional cost through the Department of Student Health. In addition, the University requires all students to carry health insurance covering accident, injury or illness that may require hospitalization or treatment beyond that provided by Student Health.

In order to ensure that all students have adequate health insurance coverage, the University has instituted a “hard waiver” program. Under this program, the University will bill all new and returning students in the fall for the annual cost of single-student coverage under the University’s endorsed student health plan.  Students may avoid having this cost billed to them if they demonstrate to Student Health that they have other health insurance coverage that meets the University’s specific coverage requirements.

For additional information on the hard waiver program, including what constitutes “comparable coverage,” please visit the Student Health Website

For questions regarding comparable coverage or the online waiver process, please contact Student Health by email at @email or telephone (434) 243-2702.

Students admitted to the University must complete a medical history form and obtain a physical and tuberculin skin test. Appropriate forms are available online in late spring on the Student Health Website.

All health requirements must be met prior to registration.

Scholarships and Financial Aid
 

GRADUATE STUDIES OFFICE
University of Virginia School of Law
580 Massie Road
Charlottesville, Virginia 22903-1738

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Telephone: (434) 924-3154
Fax: (434) 982-6682
e-mail: [email protected]

Miyashima
“UVA Law offers a lot of courses concerning business organization and finance, which are strongly related to my current practice. In addition, the number of members in the LL.M. program at UVA Law is quite small in comparison to other law schools. This has helped me proactively involve myself in the UVA community and build close relationships with my classmates.”

—Satoko Miyashima '16, Japan

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