Intensive English Program

Dates and costs

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 descriptionFee 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 descriptionFee 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 descriptionFee 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 descriptionFee 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 descriptionFee 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 descriptionFee 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)

Term90% refund50% refund25% refundNo refund
Fall 2023Aug. 16–28, 2023Aug. 29–Sept. 25, 2023Sept. 26–Oct. 13, 2023After Oct. 13, 2023
Spring 2024Jan. 10–23, 2024Jan. 24–Feb. 19, 2024Feb. 20–March 11, 2024After March 11, 2024
Summer 2024June 3–5, 2024June 6–19, 2024June 20–July 1, 2024After July 1, 2024