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Keck Graduate Institute Courses & Fees 2026

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Courses1st Year Tuition FeesDuration & Eligibility
MBA/PGDM(1 course)
Duration2 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS, TOEFL, PTE
MS(7 courses)
INR 33 L - 42 LGet Fee Details
Duration9-27 months
Exam AcceptedIELTS, PTE, TOEFL
MEng(1 course)
Duration2 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS, TOEFL, PTE
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Q:   Is Keck Graduate Institute a good university?
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Keck Graduate Institute is among the top choices of international students for pursuing higher education in USA. Keck Graduate Institute offers over 20 programs at postgraduate levels for international students. Some popular programs at KGI opted by international students are such as MS, MEng, MBA, and more. KGI offers various scholarships for its international students. Keck Graduate Institute placement rate attracts international students the most. Keck Graduate Institute placement rate is more than 90%, and the graduates are employed within 6 months of graduation. KGI has a vast alumni network of more than 2,800 members all over the world.

Q:   Is IELTS required at Keck Graduate Institute for international students?
A: 

Yes, Keck Graduate Institute accepts IELTS exam as a part of English language requirement. KGI offers admissions for international students on rolling basis. International students whose native language is not English, must submit proof of English proficiency at KGI. Keck Graduate Institute also accepts English language test such as PTE, TOEFL, Duolingo, more. International students must meet the minimum English test score requirement at KGI that are listed below

Type of Exam

Minimum Score Requirements

TOEFL

80

IELTS

6.5 (with no band less than 6)

PTE

54

Duolingo

110

Q:   What is the cost of living at Keck Graduate Institute for international students?
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Keck Graduate Institute is one of the best institutions for international students in USA. Keck Graduate Institute tuition fee & duration will vary as per student and program. Along with this, KGI average tuition fee for postgraduate programs ranges from INR 31.49 L - 40.3 L. The estimated costs of attending Keck Graduate Institute for non-institutional levels is given below for MS program:

Expense

Annual (USD / INR)

Per Semester (USD / INR)

Rent/Mortgage/Utilities

USD 20,480 / INR 17.53 L

USD 10,240 / INR 8.76 L

Food/Personal/Misc.

USD 9,480 / INR 8.11 L

USD 4,740 / INR 4.05 L

Books, Course Materials, Supplies or Equipment

USD 500 / INR 0.43 L

USD 250 / INR 0.21 L

Transportation

USD 1,724 / INR 1.48 L

USD 862 / INR 0.74 L

Unsubsidized Loan Fees (1.057%)

USD 218 / INR 0.19 L

USD 109 / INR 0.09 L

Graduate PLUS Loan Fees (4.228%)

USD 1,400 / INR 1.20 L

USD 700 / INR 0.60 L

Subtotal Non-Institutional Costs (B)

USD 33,802 / INR 28.52 L

USD 16,901 / INR 14.26 L

Total Student Budget MS (A + B)

USD 77,802 / INR 66.18 L

USD 38,901 / INR 33.09 L

Conversion used: USD 1 - INR 85.69

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Keck Graduate Institute Fee Breakdown 2025

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Q:   What is the average salary of a graduate of Keck Graduate Institute?
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Keck Graduate Institute is one of the top universities for international students in the United States. Keck Graduate Institute placement rate is over 90%, and the graduates are employed within 6 months of graduation. As per unofficial sources, the average graduate salary of the Keck Graduate Institute is USD 85,000 (INR 72.60 L), each year. KGI graduates are working for top companies such as AbbVie, Abbott, Genentech, Walgreens, Cedars-Sinai, RITE AID, and more. KGI graduates are highly skilled in Project Management, Communication, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, and others.

Q:   How much does it cost to study at the Keck Graduate Institute for international students?
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Keck Graduate Institute is one of the best institutions in the USA. KGI offers various programs at postgraduate levels for its international students. KGI tuition fee can differ from one programme to another. Furthermore, the Keck Graduate Institute tuition fee for postgraduate programs is listed below:

Course levelAnnual Tuition Fee in INR
PG
INR 31.49 L - 40.3 L
Q:   Is it expensive for international students to study at Keck Graduate Institute?
A: 

Keck Graduate Institute offers various programs for its international students in USA. KGI tuition fees can vary for international students from one programme to another. Students are advised to refer to the program-specific fee page at KGI. KGI tuition fee for postgraduate programs ranges from INR 31.49 L - 40.3 L. Furthermore, check the table listed below to know about the tuition fee, courses, duration & eligibility:

CoursesDuration & Eligibility
MS (8 courses)
Duration: 9-27 months
Exam AcceptedIELTS,  TOEFL,  PTE,  GMAT,  GRE
MEng (1 course)
Duration: 2 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS,  TOEFL,  PTE
MBA/PGDM (1 course)
Duration: 2 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS,  TOEFL,  PTE
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