International Students

• *The financial aid budgeted amount for Housing and Food is based on the cost of a meal plan and a standard double room. Your actual cost may change depending on the room type you select.
• The International Student Fee helps to cover exclusive services provided by the university to international students. These include: special events, such as new international student orientation and non-residential tax filing;  immigration services from  the university’s DSOs, including CPT and OPT applications; and the purchase and upkeep of software for immigration services.
• The general fee listed above covers matriculation and general student activities such as health services, campus security, campus publications, intramurals, library services, athletic events, and others.
• U.S. Department of Homeland Security requires that evidence of adequate financial support for educational expenses for a full year must be submitted to ORU before the University can issue a Form 1-20.
• If you are married and your spouse and/or children will accompany you to the U.S., please note that additional funds will be required. Support for your dependents must amount to $6,000 for a spouse and $4,000 for each child.

Full-time for programs within the Graduate School of Business is 9 credit hours per semester and 18 credit hours per year (Fall and Spring). The cost per credit hour is $840.

Master of Business Administration

(Traditional MBA only)

Tuition and fees are based on the 2025 - 2026 academic year and are subject to change.

The International Student Fee helps to cover exclusive services provided by the university to international students. These include: special events, such as new international student orientation and non-residential tax filing;  immigration services from  the university’s DSOs, including CPT and OPT applications; and the purchase and upkeep of software for immigration services.

Masters Level Programs

(Residential Programs only)

Full-time for programs within the Graduate School of Theology & Ministry is 9 credit hours per semester and 18 credit hours per year (Fall and Spring). The cost per credit hour is $720.

Tuition and fees are based on the 2025 - 2026 academic year and are subject to change.

The International Student Fee helps to cover exclusive services provided by the university to international students. These include: special events, such as new international student orientation and non-residential tax filing;  immigration services from  the university’s DSOs, including CPT and OPT applications; and the purchase and upkeep of software for immigration services.

Masters Level Programs

(Residential Programs only)

Full-time status for programs within the Graduate School of Education is 6 credit hours per semester and 12 credit hours per year (Fall and Spring). The cost per credit hour is $640.

Tuition and fees are based on the 2025 - 2026 academic year and are subject to change.

The International Student Fee helps to cover exclusive services provided by the university to international students. These include: special events, such as new international student orientation and non-residential tax filing;  immigration services from  the university’s DSOs, including CPT and OPT applications; and the purchase and upkeep of software for immigration services.

Masters Level Programs

(Residential Programs only)

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Masters in Computer Science

Full-time for this programs is 9 credit hours per semester and 18 credit hours per year (Fall and Spring). The cost per credit hour is $895.

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Master of Sport and Leisure Administration

Full-time for the residential program is 6 credit hours per semester and 12 credit hours per year (Fall and Spring). The cost per credit hour is $765.

Tuition and fees are based on the 2025 - 2026 academic year and are subject to change.

The International Student Fee helps to cover exclusive services provided by the university to international students. These include: special events, such as new international student orientation and non-residential tax filing;  immigration services from  the university’s DSOs, including CPT and OPT applications; and the purchase and upkeep of software for immigration services.

Modular Courses

Please note: If you plan to enroll in modular courses, this will result in lesser budgetary allowances for living expenses. The per diem for modular students’ lodging/meals is $122 per day, with an additional $500 travel budget per trip to Tulsa. If you plan to enroll in online courses, there will be no allowance of housing/food/travel allowances in your financial aid package.

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Leveling Courses

Some programs may require you to complete leveling courses. For example, if you plan on enrolling in the MBA program but do not have a bachelor's degree in business, you may have to complete leveling courses such as “Principles of Financial Accounting” before continuing on to core MBA courses.

Full-time for programs within the Graduate School of Arts & Cultural Studies include 6 credit hours per semester and 18 credit hours per year (Fall, Spring, and Summer). The cost per credit hour is $850.

 

Tuition and fees are based on the 2025 - 2026 academic year and are subject to change.

The International Student Fee helps to cover exclusive services provided by the university to international students. These include: special events, such as new international student orientation and non-residential tax filing;  immigration services from  the university’s DSOs, including CPT and OPT applications; and the purchase and upkeep of software for immigration services.

Full-time for programs within the Graduate School of Education is 6 credit hours per semester and 12 credit hours per year (Fall and Spring). The cost per credit hour is $880.

 

Tuition and fees are based on the 2025 - 2026 academic year and are subject to change.

The International Student Fee helps to cover exclusive services provided by the university to international students. These include: special events, such as new international student orientation and non-residential tax filing;  immigration services from  the university’s DSOs, including CPT and OPT applications; and the purchase and upkeep of software for immigration services.

Full-time for programs within the Graduate School of Theology & Ministry is 6 credit hours per semester and 18 credit hours per year (Fall, Spring, and Summer). The cost per credit hour is $750.

 

Tuition and fees are based on the 2025 - 2026 academic year and are subject to change.

The International Student Fee helps to cover exclusive services provided by the university to international students. These include: special events, such as new international student orientation and non-residential tax filing;  immigration services from  the university’s DSOs, including CPT and OPT applications; and the purchase and upkeep of software for immigration services.

Full-time for programs within the Graduate School of Theology & Ministry is 6 credit hours per semester and 18 credit hours per year (Fall, Spring and Summer). The cost per credit hour is $800.

 

Tuition and fees are based on the 2025 - 2026 academic year and are subject to change.

The International Student Fee helps to cover exclusive services provided by the university to international students. These include: special events, such as new international student orientation and non-residential tax filing;  immigration services from  the university’s DSOs, including CPT and OPT applications; and the purchase and upkeep of software for immigration services.