Program dates
The Intensive English Program (IEP) offers three sessions of English language training per year: fall (August to December), spring (January to May) and summer (June to July). The start and end dates of the sessions vary a little each year. The dates for the upcoming terms are:
- Fall 2023: August 16 to December 15
- Spring 2024: January 10 to May 10
- Summer 2024: June 3 to July 26
Financial information
Non-resident program fees by term*
Fall 2023 (Aug. 16 to Dec. 15)
| Fee description | Fee cost |
|---|---|
| IEP instructional fee (non-resident) | $6,664.76 |
| Student campus fees: international student services ($159.00), recreational facilities ($176.40), student activities ($284.04), prepaid health ($100.80) | $720.24 |
| Fall 2023 total | $7,385.00 |
Spring 2024 (Jan. 10 to May 10)
| Fee description | Fee cost |
|---|---|
| IEP instructional fee (non-resident) | $6,664.76 |
| Student campus fees: international student services ($159.00), recreational facilities ($176.40), student activities ($284.04), prepaid health ($100.80) | $720.24 |
| Spring 2024 total | $7,385.00 |
Summer 2024 (June 3 to July 26)
| Fee description | Fee cost |
|---|---|
| IEP instructional fee (non-resident) | $4,332.98 |
| Student campus fees: international student services ($79.50), recreational facilities ($88.20), student activities ($142.02), prepaid health ($82.30) | $392.02 |
| Summer 2024 total | $4,725.00 |
*Fees are subject to change without notice; new campus and health insurance fees will be announced in the summer.
The IEP offers reduced instructional fees for Missouri residents. Please contact the Center for English Language Learning (iepmu@missouri.edu) for more information.
Medical insurance
MU requires all international students to buy MU’s medical insurance policy unless a student has a scholarship that includes medical insurance. The cost of the medical insurance policy is about $215 per month. For more information, see the information about health services and medical insurance.
Living expenses
The cost of living and other expenses varies according to individual habits, customs and circumstances. Expenses that must be considered are housing, food, books and personal expenses. The estimated 12-month living expenses for a single student are $20,002.
Total estimated non-resident fees
Fall 2023 (Aug. 16 to Dec. 15)
| Fee description | Fee cost |
|---|---|
| IEP non-resident instructional and student fees | $7,385 |
| Medical insurance (August through December) | $1,069 |
| Living expenses | $7,821 |
| Fall 2022 total | $16,275 |
Spring 2024 (Jan. 10 to May 10)
| Fee description | Fee cost |
|---|---|
| IEP non-resident instructional and student fees | $7,385 |
| Medical insurance (January through July) | $1,485 |
| Living expenses | $7,821 |
| Spring 2024 total | $16,691 |
Summer 2024 (June 3 to July 26)
| Fee description | Fee cost |
|---|---|
| IEP non-resident instructional and student fees | $4,725 |
| Medical insurance (summer term only) | $428 |
| Living expenses | $4,360 |
| Summer 2024 total | $9,513 |
Application fee
The IEP application fee is $65 and is non-refundable. The application fee can be paid by credit card through the online application. It is not necessary for students with scholarships to pay the application fee if they enclose a copy of their scholarship authorization.
Payment of fees
All university fees must be paid in full at the time of registration. You may pay with a check, electronic check or credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express). Students who are sponsored by a government, university or private corporation must provide evidence of the scholarship authorization.
Note: Fees are subject to change without notice.
Refund of fees
A student who withdraws from the IEP before the end of the term will receive a refund of the IEP instructional fee according to the schedule below. There are no refunds for student campus fees or medical insurance.
IEP refund schedule (based on date of withdrawal)
| Term | 90% refund | 50% refund | 25% refund | No refund |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2023 | Aug. 16–28, 2023 | Aug. 29–Sept. 25, 2023 | Sept. 26–Oct. 13, 2023 | After Oct. 13, 2023 |
| Spring 2024 | Jan. 10–23, 2024 | Jan. 24–Feb. 19, 2024 | Feb. 20–March 11, 2024 | After March 11, 2024 |
| Summer 2024 | June 3–5, 2024 | June 6–19, 2024 | June 20–July 1, 2024 | After July 1, 2024 |