Programs and Cost
The Intensive English Program at UGA offers programs for different types of students. Please consult the sections below for more information on our different programs to find the one that is right for you!
Please note that all of the Living Expenses and Other Costs listed below are estimates. Rates for May 2023 will likely be adjusted and will be updated on this site as they are available.
Full-Time Students
Full-time students take 18 hours of coursework per week. If you are interested in applying to become a full-time student with the IEP, please consult the Application and Program Information page.
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Estimated Costs for Each Spring/Fall Session Duration per Session: 7.5 weeks |
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| Program Cost (to pay to IEP): | |
| One-time Application Fee (non-refundable; due with application) | $150 |
| Full-time Tuition (due 2 weeks before the beginning of the session) |
$2000 |
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ISCF Fee (PDF) (Due every semester in UGA's academic calendar - Spring, Summer, Fall - for students with a F-1, F-2, J-1, or J-2 visa) |
$68 per semester |
| Total program cost | $2218 |
| Living Expenses and Other Costs (to pay privately): | |
| Textbook cost (Estimate—actual cost could be lower) | approx. $250 |
| Medical insurance (Average cost, individual rates vary) | $150-$250 |
| Rent (estimate) cost varies depending on option chosen | $1000 - $2000 |
| Food (estimate) cost varies depending on option chosen | $500 - $1000 |
| Total living expenses and other costs for one 7.5 week session |
$1850 - $3450 |
The above costs are based on full-time study, which is 18 hours of class per week.
Living expenses: Various options are available for housing, from a small shared apartment off campus to a luxurious hotel room near campus. Food costs range from the cost for purchasing and cooking one’s own food to purchasing the UGA meal plan.
Personal spending money (for entertainment, toiletries, etc.) is NOT included in the above estimates.
Part-Time Students
International students, visiting scholars, visiting professionals, or dependents who are already in the United States (on a F-2, J-1, J-2, or other visa) must take part-time courses (less than 18 course hours per week). U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents can choose to take full-time or part-time courses. If you are interested in applying to become a part-time student with the IEP, please consult the Application and Program Information page.
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Estimated Costs for Each Spring/Fall Session Duration per Session: 7.5 weeks |
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| Program Cost (to pay to IEP): | |
| One-time Application Fee (non-refundable; due with application) | $150 |
| Cost per 4-hour course (due 2 weeks before the beginning of the session) | $450 |
| Cost per 2-hour course (due 2 weeks before the beginning of the session) |
$225 |
| ISCF Fee (PDF) (Due every semester in UGA's academic calendar - Spring, Summer, Fall - for students with a F-1, F-2, J-1, or J-2 visa) | $68 per semester |
| Total program cost |
$443 - $2018 |
| Living Expenses and Other Costs (to pay privately): | |
| Textbook cost per course (Estimate—actual cost could be lower) | approx. $50 |
| Medical insurance | Not required |
| Rent (estimate) cost varies depending on option chosen | $1000 - $2000 |
| Food (estimate) cost varies depending on option chosen | $500 - $1000 |
| Total living expenses and other costs for one 7.5 week session |
$1550 - $3200 |
The above costs are based on part-time study, which is 2-16 hours of class per week.
Living expenses: Various options are available for housing, from a small shared apartment off campus to a luxurious hotel room near campus. Food costs range from the cost for purchasing and cooking one’s own food to purchasing the UGA meal plan.
Personal spending money (for entertainment, toiletries, etc.) is NOT included in the above estimates.
Conditionally Admitted Graduate Students (July Program)
The UGA Graduate School will accept successful completion of Level 6 in the Intensive English Program as one way to satisfy the English language proficiency requirement for international students for applying to graduate degree programs. Students must pass both their Level 6 courses and the Level 6 exit exams during the July Program to successfully pass the level. For more information, contact us at iep@uga.edu.
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Estimated Costs for the July Program Duration per Session: 4 weeks |
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| Program Cost (to pay to IEP): | |
| One-time Application Fee (non-refundable; due with application) | $150 |
| Full-time Tuition (due 2 weeks before the beginning of the session) |
$1100 |
| Lab Fees (due 2 weeks before the beginning of the session) |
$100 |
| ISCF Fee (PDF) (Due every semester in UGA's academic calendar - Spring, Summer, Fall - for students with a F-1, F-2, J-1, or J-2 visa) | $68 per semester |
| Total program cost | $1418 |
| Living Expenses and Other Costs (to pay privately): | |
| Textbook cost (Estimate—actual cost could be lower) | approx. $100 |
| Medical insurance (Average cost, individual rates vary) | $150-$250 |
| Rent (estimate) cost varies depending on option chosen | $500 - $1000 |
| Food (estimate) cost varies depending on option chosen | $250 - $500 |
| Total living expenses and other costs for one 7.5 week session |
$1000 - $1850 |
The above costs are based on 4 weeks of study, which is 16 hours of class per week + a total of 10 hours of lab.
Living expenses: Various options are available for housing, from a small shared apartment off campus to a luxurious hotel room near campus. Food costs range from the cost for purchasing and cooking one’s own food to purchasing the UGA meal plan.
Personal spending money (for entertainment, toiletries, etc.) is NOT included in the above estimates.
Visiting Scholars
J-1 scholars who do not have a qualifying TOEFL score, or who have not earned a degree from an institution that teaches in English, must have an English proficiency video interview with UGA’s College of Education. Scholars who receive a score of A1 or A2 on the video interview are required to take one or more sessions of IEP courses after they arrive. According to UGA’s policy,
- The scholar will be required to enroll in English language classes through UGA’s Intensive English Program. This enrollment must begin as soon as is practical given the scholar’s dates of travel and must continue either for the duration of the scholar’s academic program or until the scholar has successfully completed the Level 3 class in the Intensive English Program.
This policy applies to scholars located on the main UGA campus in Athens as well as those located on other campuses like Griffin or Tifton. So that we can serve scholars on all campuses, the UGA Intensive English program offers two options, online courses and individual tutoring, that scholars can take to meet the English proficiency requirement.
When and how does the class meet?
The class meets twice weekly online at a time that is convenient for most students. After you register for the course, the instructor will contact you to tell you how to access the online class. You will receive an invoice to pay for your course in the first week of class.
How much does the course cost?
The course costs $200 plus a $40 registration fee for 16 hours of class over 8 weeks. Students in the course will complete half a level in 8 weeks (half a semester).
How many courses do I have to take?
The number of sessions you take depends on the level in which you are placed. To complete a whole level, scholars must take the course for two 8-week sessions. After scholars successfully complete a whole level (16 weeks of study), they can apply to be re-tested if they wish (and pay the required testing fee), or they can continue to take the course until they successfully complete level 3 as outlined by UGA’s policy.
How do I apply to take a course?
Click on the link below to fill out the registration form. After you have completed the form, you will be registered in the course. We will send you an invoice so that you can visit our website to pay for your course in the first week of class.
In addition to the online course, scholars can choose an individual tutoring option. Scholars can meet online with an IEP instructor for individual tutoring. 12 hours of tutoring will be considered equivalent to one 16-hour class. The cost for individual tutoring is $40 per hour, and scholars will need to pay for 12 sessions before beginning the tutoring. After completing 24 hours of tutoring (equivalent to a whole level of classes), scholars can apply to be re-tested if they wish (and pay the required testing fee), or they can continue to take the course until they successfully complete level 3 as outlined by UGA’s policy.
Visiting scholars often find that it is helpful to take additional IEP courses while they are staying in the United States, so many scholars whose English test places them above the A1 or A2 level choose to take classes in the Intensive English Program as part-time students. These classes meet face-to-face on the Athens campus. For more information, see the Part-Time Student section above.
Thank you for your interest in the Intensive English Program. Shorter (4-week) programs may be available at other times by special arrangement. Also, we are happy to make arrangements for group programs. Please contact us at iep@uga.edu if you have questions.