17+ Universities Offering Application Fee Waivers in 2025 and Beyond

Applying to international universities can be exciting; but let’s be honest, the application fees can quickly add up. Imagine applying to 8-10 schools at $50-$100 each. That’s hundreds of dollars gone before you’ve even packed your bags.

Here’s the good news: many universities in the U.S. (and beyond) offer application fee waivers, others if you attend an info session, open house, or complete certain steps. This means you can apply for free, save money, and maximize your chances of admission.

Universities Offering Application Fee Waivers

Below are 17+ universities currently offering application fee waivers or no application fees at all:

Engineering and Technology Programs

• Temple University (College of Engineering): Fee waiver if you attend a virtual information session.

• Tufts University (Engineering: Application fee waivers available.

• Stevens Institute of Technology: Fee waiver after attending info sessions or open houses.

• Northwestern University (Master of Engineering Management): Fee waiver if you attend info sessions.

• Missouri University of Science & Technology:  Fee waiver after virtual info sessions.

• Virginia Tech (Biomedical Engineering): Fee waivers for graduate applicants.

Business and Economics

• C.T. Bauer College of Business (University of Houston): Fee waiver for PhD applicants.

• NYU School of Professional Studies: Attend a graduate info session for a waiver.

• Babson College:  Fee waiver if you join online admissions workshops.

• University of Michigan-Dearborn (College of Business): Waivers offered after virtual open houses.

• UNC Greensboro (Bryan School of Business & Economics): Waivers for virtual info sessions.

Health, Science and Liberal Arts

• Georgetown University: Fee waivers for Health Informatics & Data Science.

• University of New Mexico (Chemistry): Application fee waiver available.

• Purdue University: Fee waiver via Discover Purdue virtual experience.

• University of Kansas (Chemistry): Fee waiver request available.

• George Washington University (Columbian College of Arts and Sciences): Waivers for graduate open house attendees.

• University of Richmond: Waivers after attending graduate info sessions.

Universities With No Application Fee

• Fairleigh Dickinson University: No application fee.

• Ave Maria University: No fee + scholarships + no IELTS.

• Tulane University (Chemistry PhD/MS): No application fee.

Extra Tips

• Use University of Arizona’s GPA Calculator before applying.

• Looking for funding opportunities? If you’re a woman from a developing country, check out the AAUW International Fellowships.

Final Thoughts

Application fees shouldn’t be the reason you hold back from applying to your dream school. With these fee waiver opportunities, you can apply smart, save money, and increase your chances of admission.

So, go ahead. Sign up for those info sessions, attend open houses, and take advantage of these waivers. Every dollar saved gets you one step closer to your international education journey.