Funding for Your
Ph.D. in Architecture
CLOSE TO $400,000 IN FUNDING SUPPORT PER STUDENT
Taubman College pays for your fall and winter tuition/mandatory fees, health insurance, and stipend for the first four years of your study, known as your “period of full funding.” During this period, you are guaranteed a 12-month stipend, which includes summer funding for the months of May through August. This funding has a service requirement of four graduate student instructor (GSI) positions at 50% effort (16.5 to 20 hours a week), typically sequenced in a way that balances programmatic needs and student timelines, but generally follows the expectation that you complete one GSI position annually in the fall or winter semester.
Financial support beyond the period of full funding
Beyond the period of full funding, Taubman College provides tuition/mandatory fees, health insurance, and a stipend for the fall and winter semesters of your fifth year. This funding includes a service requirement of one graduate student instructor position during the fall or winter semester at 50% effort (16.5 to 20 hours a week). If you need a sixth year to complete your degree, the college will pay for tuition/mandatory fees and health insurance, provided you are making adequate progress toward degree completion. All funding (tuition/mandatory fees and health insurance) beyond year six is the responsibility of the student.
Students who bring external funding with them at the time of admission should specify this funding to the Doctoral Studies Office so that program staff may consult with faculty and construct a coordinated funding package.
For other financial aid, such as loans and grants, contact the University of Michigan Office of Financial Aid (734-763-6600). In addition, the Rackham Fellowships Office (734-764-8119) has information on fellowships and scholarships from outside agencies.
Rackham Graduate School
Rackham distributes more than $50 million in funding to graduate students each year. About three-fourths of that is allocated to graduate programs to support students’ funding packages. The other roughly 25 percent is distributed through Rackham-administered fellowship and grant competitions. Students can apply directly for some of these awards, while others require a nomination from your graduate program. Visit the Rackham funding page for information and application deadlines.
Estimated Cost of Attendance: 2025-2026
Tuition and Due Date Information
Student Financial Services manages student account billing and tuition collection at the University of Michigan. Visit their website to learn more about paying tuition and due dates.
| Michigan residents | Non-Residents | International | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall + Winter Tuition | $38,271 | $55,925 | $55,925 |
| Mandatory Fees (2 Full Terms) | $332 | $332 | $332 |
| Books & Course Materials, Supplies & Equipment | $1,541 | $1,541 | $1,541 |
| Living Expenses (varies by student) | $20,421 | $20,421 | $20,421 |
| Transportation | $412 | $412 | $412 |
| Misc Personal | $7,029 | $7,029 | $7,029 |
| Health Insurance | $0 | $0 | $2,508 |
| International Student Fee | $0 | $0 | $1,000 |
| Total | $68,005 | $85,659 | $89,167 |
Note: Please check the University of Michigan Registrar’s Office website for current tuition figures. The Registrar’s Office is the authoritative source of tuition information for the University.
