Dates and Costs for ELP and AEP
Program costs and dates listed below apply only to the English Language Program and Academic English Program. For all other programs, please refer to their individual program pages for specific details and pricing.
Tuition
Tuition provides access to a full range of services and amenities, including:
- Placement testing
- UT libraries
- UT computer labs and email
- UT application guidance
- Immigration advising
- Orientation programming
- Social activities and weekly conversation hours
- Learner Management System (LMS) access for all classes
Sessions
| Session / Dates | Course Weeks | AEP / ELP Intensive | ELP Each Course | Elective Courses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Summer II 2026*** June 18 - July 27 (Holiday June 19) | 5 | $1855 | ----- | ----- |
Fall 2026 August 17 - December 7 (Holidays September 7 and November 23-27) | 14 | $5195 | $1300/*$1150 | $585/*$500/**$400 |
Fall I 2026 August 17 - October 9 (Holiday September 7) | 7 | $2600 | $650/*$575 | $585/*$500/**$400 |
Spring 2027 January 5 - April 26 (Holidays January 18 and March 15-19) | 14 | $5195 | $1300/*$1150 | $585/*$500/**$400 |
Spring I 2027 January 5 - February 26 (Holiday January 18) | 7 | $2600 | $650/*$575 | $585/*$500/**$400 |
Summer I 2027 May 17 - July 26 (Holiday May 31) | 9 | $3350 | $840/*$745 | $585/*$500/**$400 |
*Discounted tuition for UT affiliates
**Discounted tuition for AEP/ELP intensive students
***5-week session for AEP only; this is an intensive session designed for graduate and undergraduate students admitted to a degree program at UT or another U.S. university for the upcoming fall semester. Classes in Listening/Speaking and Reading/Writing meet Monday - Friday, 9:00am-1:00pm.
Estimated Expenses by Program Term
You should plan for additional expenses during your studies, including insurance, lodging, books and supplies. Below are typical expenses based on program term.
| Term | Tuition | Health insurance* | Room and Board | Books and Supplies | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall/Spring 14 weeks | $5,195 | $1,548 | $9175 | $300 | $16,218 |
| Fall/Spring 7 weeks | $2,600 | $928 | $5,505 | $300 | $9,333 |
| Summer I 9 weeks | $3,350 | $934 | $5,505 | $300 | $10,089 |
| Summer II 5 weeks | $1,855 | $619 | $3,670 | $150 | $6,294 |
All sponsored students (e.g., WAMS, Bolashak, Turkish Ministry, SACM, Embassy of Kuwait, ADNOC, SABIC, KAUST, CBIE) are charged University fees of $800. These fees cover access to health center and other campus services. In addition, all full-time students sponsored by SACM must enroll in at least one elective course to meet SACM's minimum course load requirement of 20 hours per week. Learn more about sponsored student services.
*Health insurance through The University of Texas is required of all students on F-1/F-2 or J-1/J-2 visas, unless they provide proof of a private policy that meets or exceeds university requirements. See our current waiver form for requirements.
Refund Policy
A full refund is available only prior to the first day of class. All refunds after classes have begun are pro-rated. Details will be provided during registration. SEVIS fees, express mail charges, and tuition deposits are non-refundable and are applicable only to the first semester applied for.
Policy on Late Students
The last day to register late is the Wednesday of registration week. After that Wednesday, new students will be allowed to enroll only as space permits. If our classes are full, we will facilitate transfers to other intensive English programs.