You are considered an international applicant if you need a visa in order to reside and study in the United States.  If you are a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee or asylee, you will be considered a domestic applicant even if you currently reside outside the United States.

Prospective international medical students are required to complete the School of Medicine's Financial Statement to verify sufficient financial support to pursue their medical education at UC Davis.  Non-residents of the United States are ineligible for financial aid, and should not expect to obtain financial aid after arrival at UC Davis.  Therefore it is critical to secure an adequate, reliable and continuing source of funding for your entire course of study before deciding to come to the United States.

Exact amounts for tuition and fees are usually finalized shortly before each academic year begins.  All tuition, fees, and budget amounts are subject to approval by the UC regents and changes in federal, state and institutional policies, and may change without prior notice.

The figures listed below are estimates based on current costs and projected increases for the 2007–08 academic year.  You should expect an increase in costs each year you study at the School of Medicine.

Estimated Minimum Costs for a Single International Student (in U.S. dollars):

Students who will be accompanied by family members are required to provide verification of funds at a higher amount than listed above.  To the one-year total, add $4,800 for a spouse and $2,400 for each child.  In addition, health insurance for all family members is essential and can cost several hundred dollars each month.  Note also that child care is expensive; full-time child care may cost $600–$950 per month or more.  Please consider these additional expenses when deciding whether or not your family will accompany you.  You should also consider that the spouse of a student who comes to the United States as the student’s dependent may not be allowed to work.