Dates & Costs: Intensive English Program
The Intensive English Program offers English language instruction at the intermediate (UMEI 012) and advanced (UMEI 013) levels. Students are placed into the appropriate level upon completion of a proctored exam at the start of the program. Students also have the option to sign up for an elective (UMEI028) for an additional fee. See the Intensive English Program page to view elective courses.
Calendar: Spring 2025 through Fall 2025
Note: The application deadlines below are the dates by which your application must be received by MEI. Please allow time for delivery when submitting your application.
| Semester | Events | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2025 | Application Due | November 14, 2024¹, December 6, 2024², January 10, 2025³ |
| New Student Testing | January 23, 2025 | |
| New Student Orientation | January 24, 2025 | |
| Classes Begin | January 27, 2025 | |
| IEP Midterm Exams | See Course Syllabus | |
| Spring Break | March 16 - 23, 2025 | |
| IEP Achievement Tests | See Course Syllabus | |
| IEP Final Ceremony | May 7, 2025 | |
| Summer 2025 | Application Due | April 28, 2025¹, May 23, 2025², May 27, 2025³ |
| New Student Testing | June 6, 2025 | |
| New Student Orientation | June 6, 2025 | |
| Classes Begin | June 9, 2025 | |
| Classes End | July 25, 2025 | |
| Fall 2025 | Application Due | July 14, 2025¹, August 4, 2025², August 15, 2025³ |
| New Student Testing | August 28, 2025 | |
| New Student Orientation | August 29, 2025 | |
| Classes Begin | September 2, 2025 | |
| IEP Midterm Exams | See Course Syllabus | |
| Fall Break | October 13th & 14th, 2025 | |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 26, 2025 - November 30, 2025 | |
| IEP Achievement Tests | See Course Syllabus | |
| IEP Final Ceremony | December 10, 2025 |
1For those who need an I-20 to obtain an F-1 visa
2For those already in the U.S. who need to have their I-20 transferred
3For those already in the U.S. who is a citizen or permanent resident
Tuition and Fees: Intensive English Program
| Semester | Tuition Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Spring or Fall | Weeks of Instruction per Semester: | 14 |
| Hours of Instruction per Week: | 18 | |
| Hours of Instruction per Semester: | 322 | |
| MEI Application Fee | $110.00 | |
| Elective Course Tuition¹ | $1,045.00 | |
| Integrated English Tuition | $5,225.00 | |
| MEI Fee | $250.00 | |
| University Mandatory Fee* | $861.00 | |
| International Student Fee (for F-1 students): | $125.00 | |
| Total | $7616.00 | |
| Summer | Weeks of Instruction per Semester: | 7 |
| Hours of Instruction per Week: | 22 | |
| Hours of Instruction per Semester: | 154 | |
| MEI Application Fee | $110.00 | |
| Integrated English Tuition | $2612.50 | |
| Elective Course Tuition¹ | $522.50 | |
| MEI Fee | $250.00 | |
| University Mandatory Fee* | $219.00 | |
| Total | $3714.00 |
*Subject To Change
1Students can choose to add 1-2 electives to their intensive English program
Estimated Additional Expenses
These numbers are estimates for your information.
| Range per Month | Fall/Spring Total | Summer Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of Housing, per Month | $650 to $1,500 | $2,600 to $6,000 | $1,300 to $3,000 |
| Food Costs, per Month | $300 to $400 | $1,200 to $1,600 | $600 to $800 |
| Books, Per Term | $250 | $175 | |
| Insurance, Per Term | $930 | $311 | |
| Total, Estimated | $7,180 | $3,561 | |
| Minimum Amount to use for I-202² | $15,211.50 | Option A: $7,221.00 Option B: $7,701.00 |
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2For immigration purposes, you must show this amount on the bank statement you submit with your application to MEI. However, you will only pay tuition and UMD fees directly to MEI.