Costs and Dates
Course Dates
IEI courses begin three times a year. They follow the semester schedule of the University of Illinois. The program dates for the current term and next two terms are:
| Semester | Registration | Orientation | Program Start and End Dates | Deadline to apply | The IEI will begin processing on the following dates: |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer 2012 | June 4-5 | June 6-8 | June 11 - August 3, 2012 | May 5, 2012 | November 1, 2011 |
| Fall 2012 | August 22-24 | August 27-31 | September 4 - December 14, 2012 | July 23, 2012 | February 1, 2012 |
| Spring 2013 | January 9-10 | January 14-18 | January 22 - May 3, 2013 | December 10, 2012 | September 1, 2012 |
Costs
Below are the estimated costs of the IEI program, University of Illinois fees and Housing. Use this currency converter to see how much it is in your currency. Please see How To Apply for costs associated with issuing an I-20.
IEI Program Costs
| Description of Fees | Summer 2012 | Fall 2012 | Spring 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Program Fee | $2350.00 | $4125.00 | $4125.00 |
| University Required Fees (ESTIMATED) (to use University services like health center, recreational facilities and buses) |
$454.00 | $826.00 | $826.00 |
| University Health Insurance (ESTIMATED) (Required unless you can show proof of other health insurance) |
$219.00 | $219.00 | $219.00 |
| Total (without University health insurance) | $2804.00 | $4951.00 | $4951.00 |
| Total (with University health insurance) | $3023.00 | $5170.00 | $5170.00 |
- A late fee of $150.00 will be charged if the student registers late (after the placement test has been given).
- All fees are due at registration.
- IEI Educational Fees, University Fees and University Health Insurance CANNOT be paid with credit or debit cards.
Housing Costs
| Estimated housing costs per semester for one person | Spring or Fall | Summer |
|---|---|---|
Shared double room in Graduate Residence Hall (no meals included) |
$2373.00 - $2867.000 |
$26.00/night, 5 night minimum (no meals included) |
| Shared double room in Undergraduate Residence Hall (includes 12 Classic/15 Cafe credits plan) | $4852.00 - $5171.00 | $26/night, 5 night minimum (no meals included) |
| Resident Meal Plan (Meals and Credits per week) | $993.00 - $2576.00 | Extra Credits |
| Private University-Approved Housing (double room with meals) | $1660.00 - $6205.00 | $2000.00-2500.00 |
| Estimated housing costs per semester for one person | Spring or Fall | Summer |
| Homestay (includes 2 meals per day) | $180.00 Placement Fee $600.00/month | $180.00 Placement Fee $600.00/month |
| Private Apartment (price per person for a two bedroom apartment with two roommates sharing) | $2000.00 and up | $900.00 and up |
- University of Illinois Residence Halls
- Once a student is admitted to the IEI they will receive an email from the Housing Office. This email will contain a special login and password to be used for applying.
- Please see the Housing website for more information about University Residence Halls.