17 US universities with free master’s tuition (1-min read)

Dreaming of a US master’s without the massive price tag? It’s possible.  

If tuition fees are the biggest thing holding you back, bookmark these 17 universities. Some offer completely free master’s tuition, while others have scholarships that can help pay for your degree in part or even in full. .  

Want to pay zero tuition? 

1. University of the People— Get an online MBA, MEd or MSIT with no tuition, paying only application and assessment fees. 
2. Curtis Institute of Music— Graduate <a href="https://jiuniversity.com/sunderland-student-flats-above-restaurant-refused-at-appeal/” title=”Sunderland student flats above restaurant refused at appeal”>students receive a full-tuition scholarship, worth nearly US$70,000 for the 2026–27 school year. 
3. NYU Grossman School of Medicine— Full tuition and health insurance are covered for MD students.
4. Columbia University— Some online courses and micro master’s programmes are available for free through edX. 
5. High Point University— Undergraduates can pursue one of 10 tuition-free master’s programmes after completing their bachelor’s here.  
6. Belhaven University— Traditional on-campus students can get a full-tuition scholarship worth up to US$25,000 for an online master’s.
7. WorldQuantUniversity— Its online MSc in Financial Engineering is completely free for accepted students worldwide. 

Need help cutting tuition? 

1. City University of New York— More than 1,000 scholarships, awards and funding opportunities. 
2. Princeton University— Some master’s programmes offer full or partial tuition funding, while assistantships can help cover costs. 
3. Brown University— The Urban Education Fellowship provides full tuition for selected graduate students. 
4. University of Notre Dame— Funding can come through tuition scholarships, assistantships and fellowships. 
5. Vanderbilt University— Offers graduate funding, research grants and programme-specific scholarships.  
6. Stanford University— The Knight-Hennessy Scholars programme can cover tuition, living costs and travel for eligible graduate students. 
7. Columbia University— SIPA scholarships can support international students, while some fellowships cover up to 75% of first-year tuition. 
8. University of New Haven— International master’s students can receive up to 75% tuition assistance through a Provost’s Assistantship.
9. Brandeis University— Many master’s programmes offer merit scholarships, while some international students can apply for need-based aid.
10. Central Michigan University— Eligible international students can qualify for reduced tuition plus graduate assistantships. 

Read more about the 17 US universities with free master’s tuition or low-cost master’s degrees in 2026here. 

Source: studyinternational.com