IEP Cost
Full-time Students
Full-time students (with a F-1 or J-1 visa) must take 18 hours of coursework per week (3 courses in their respective level).
U.S. citizens, legal permanent residents, and J-2 visa holders can choose to study full-time or part-time.
Costs for each Spring and Fall Session
| Program Cost (to pay to IEP) | Amount |
|---|---|
| One-time Application Fee (non-refundable; due with application) | $150 |
| Full-time Tuition (due 2 weeks before the beginning of the session) | $2400 |
| ISCF Fee (due every Spring, Summer, and Fall semester for students with a F-1 or J-1 visa) | $82 per semester |
| TOTAL PROGRAM COST (per session) | $2400 - $2632 |
| Living Expenses & Other Costs (to pay privately) | Amount |
|---|---|
| Textbook cost (estimate; actual cost could be lower or higher) | $100 - $150 |
| Medical insurance (average cost; individual rates vary) | $150 - $250 |
| Rent (estimate; cost varies depending on option chosen) | $2000 - $3000 |
| Food (estimate; cost varies depending on option chosen) | $625 - $1250 |
| TOTAL LIVING EXPENSES & OTHER COSTS (per session) | $2875 - $4650 |
Part-time Students
Visiting scholars, working professionals, and international UGA students typically study part-time (less than 18 hours of coursework per week).
Dependents on an F-2 visa and tourists on a B-visa or ESTA can only study part-time.
U.S. citizens, legal permanent residents, and J-2 visa holders can choose to study full-time or part-time.
Costs for each Spring and Fall Session
| Program Cost (to pay to IEP) | Amount |
|---|---|
| One-time Application Fee (non-refundable; due with application) | $150 |
| Cost per Listening & Speaking course (due 2 weeks before the beginning of the session) | $1100 |
| Cost per Reading & Writing course (due 2 weeks before the beginning of the session) | $1100 |
| Cost per Conversation Course (due 2 weeks before the beginning of the session) | $550 |
| TOTAL PROGRAM COST (per session) | $550 - $2350 |
| Living Expenses & Other Costs (to pay privately) | Amount |
|---|---|
| Textbook cost (estimate; actual cost could be lower or higher) | approx. $50 per course |
| Medical insurance | not required |
| Rent (estimate; cost varies depending on option chosen) | $2000 - $3000 |
| Food (estimate; cost varies depending on option chosen) | $625 - $1250 |
| TOTAL LIVING EXPENSES & OTHER COSTS (per session) | $2675 - $4350 |
July Program for Conditionally Admitted Graduate Students (and other IEP students)
Conditionally admitted UGA graduate students are considered full-time students and must take 18 hours of coursework per week (3 courses in their respective level).
Full-time IEP students (with a F-1 or J-1 visa) must take 18 hours of coursework per week (3 courses in their respective level).
Dependents on an F-2 visa and tourists on a B-visa or ESTA can only study part-time.
U.S. citizens, legal permanent residents, and J-2 visa holders can choose to study full-time or part-time.
Costs for the July Program
| Program Cost (to pay to IEP) | Amount |
|---|---|
| One-time Application Fee (non-refundable; due with application) | $150 |
| Full-time Tuition (due 2 weeks before the beginning of the session) | $1400 |
| Cost per Listening & Speaking course (due 2 weeks before the beginning of the session) | $600 |
| Cost per Reading & Writing course (due 2 weeks before the beginning of the session) | $600 |
| Cost per Conversation Course (due 2 weeks before the beginning of the session) | $200 |
| ISCF Fee (due every Spring, Summer, and Fall semester for students with a F-1 or J-1 visa) | $82 |
| TOTAL PROGRAM COST | $1632 |
| Living Expenses & Other Costs (to pay privately) | Amount |
|---|---|
| Textbook cost (estimate; actual cost could be lower or higher) | $100 - $150 |
| Medical insurance (average cost; individual rates vary) | $150 - $250 |
| Rent (estimate; cost varies depending on option chosen) | $800 - $1200 |
| Food (estimate; cost varies depending on option chosen) | $250 - $500 |
| TOTAL LIVING EXPENSES & OTHER COSTS | $1300 - $2100 |
Online Course for J-1 International Visiting Scholars
J-1 international visiting scholars must complete at least 16 weeks of study (with 2 hours of class per week) in the Visiting Scholars Online Course to successfully pass the level. After that, visiting scholars can continue to take the course (and/or other IEP courses) in 8-week blocks.
Costs for the Visiting Scholars Online Course
| Program Cost (to pay to IEP) | Amount |
|---|---|
| One-time Application Fee (non-refundable; due with application) | $150 |
| Tuition for 16 weeks of study* (due 2 weeks before the beginning of your studies) | $625 |
| Tuition for additional 8 weeks of study* (due 2 weeks before the beginning of the extension) | $325 |
| TOTAL PROGRAM COST (without additional study time) | $775 |
Important Information
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 meals to purchasing the UGA meal plan.
Personal spending money: Personal spending for entertainment, toiletries, and so forth is NOT included in the above estimates.
Social events and activities: Social events and activities, such as end-of-session celebrations, Trivia Night, UGA Challenge Course, and Pétanque, are included for all IEP students.
Refund policy: No refunds will be given once a session has started and the tuition and fees for that session have been paid. The application fee is non-refundable.
Additional information for SACM students: We accept sponsorships from SACM (Saudi Arabian Cultural Mission). If you are sponsored by SACM and wish to participate in IEP courses, you must submit a valid Financial Guarantee from SACM with your application.