Financial Aid

The cost of attending FIU during the academic year depends on a few factors. To see the university’s “Cost of Attendance” calculations, please click here.

Costs, Laptop specs, and software requirements to attend the School of Architecture at Florida International University are estimated below. This includes tuition, student fees, and expenses for housing and dining, books, supplies, personal items, and laptops.

Tuition and Fees

Please visit the FIU Office of Admissions websiteFIU Office of Admissions website

Undergraduate Students
http://admissions.fiu.edu/costs-and-aid/index.html
http://scholarships.fiu.edu

Graduate Students
http://gradschool.fiu.edu/current-students-graduate-funding.shtml

General Financial Aid for Undergraduate and Graduate
http://onestop.fiu.edu/financial-aid/index.html

Cost of Living (On Campus)

For exact housing costs visit the FIU Office of Housing and Residential Life https://housing.fiu.edu

For specific information about meal plans, visit: https://housing.fiu.edu/resident-resources/amenities/dining-retail/

Books and Materials

Personal* $1,737
Books and General Supplies* $675
Art Supplies** $400

*Calculated for all FIU students.
**Calculated for undergraduate students in the School of Architecture.

Laptops

• Undergraduate Students: $900 – $1,200
• Graduate Students: $1,300 – $1,800+

Software

As an FIU student, you are eligible to purchase software from UTS Shop Software.

Laptop Specifications

Please see the chart below for reference.

Important Notes:

A Windows-based laptop with strong GPU and memory capacity ensures compatibility with key architecture programs such as Rhino, AutoCAD, Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, Enscape, and V-Ray is highly recommended.

Accessories to Consider:

• External keyboard + mouse

• USB-C or Thunderbolt dock for multi-monitor setup

• Laptop stand or cooling base