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 (UMEI 028) for an additional fee. See the Intensive English Program to view elective courses.
Calendar: Spring 2026 through Fall 2026
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 2026 | Application Due | November 14, 2025¹, December 8, 2025², January 9, 2026³ |
| New Student Testing | January 22, 2026 | |
| New Student Orientation | January 23, 2026 | |
| Classes Begin | January 26, 2026 | |
| IEP Midterm Exams | See Course Syllabus | |
| Spring Break | March 15 - 22, 2026 | |
| IEP Achievement Tests | See Course Syllabus | |
| IEP Final Ceremony | May 6, 2026 | |
| Summer 2026 | Application Due | April 28, 2026¹, May 22, 2026², May 27, 2026³ |
| New Student Testing | June 5, 2026 | |
| New Student Orientation | June 5, 2026 | |
| Classes Begin | June 8, 2026 | |
| Classes End | July 24, 2026 | |
| Fall 2026 | Application Due | July 14, 2026¹, August 4, 2026², August 14, 2026³ |
| New Student Testing | August 27, 2026 | |
| New Student Orientation | August 28, 2026 | |
| Classes Begin | August 31, 2026 | |
| IEP Midterm Exams | See Course Syllabus | |
| Fall Break | October 12th & 13th, 2026 | |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 25, 2026 - November 29, 2026 | |
| IEP Achievement Tests | See Course Syllabus | |
| IEP Final Ceremony | December 09, 2026 |
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: | 252 | |
| MEI Application Fee | $110.00 | |
| Elective Course Tuition¹ | $1,045.00 | |
| Integrated English Tuition | $5,225.00 | |
| MEI Fee | $250.00 | |
| University Mandatory Fee* | $900.00 | |
| International Student Fee (for F-1 students): | $125.00 | |
| Total | $7655.00 | |
| Summer | Weeks of Instruction per Semester: | 7 |
| Hours of Instruction per Week: | 18 | |
| Hours of Instruction per Semester: | 126 | |
| MEI Application Fee | $110.00 | |
| Integrated English Tuition | $2612.50 | |
| Elective Course Tuition¹ | $522.50 | |
| MEI Fee | $135.00 | |
| University Mandatory Fee* | $219.00 | |
| Total | $3714.00 |
*Subject To Change
1Students can choose to add one elective to their Intensive English Program. F-1 Visa students are required to have this one elective.
Estimated Additional Expenses
These numbers are estimates for your information.
| Range per Month | Fall/Spring Total | Summer Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of Housing, per Month | $900 to $1,800 | $3,200 to $7,200 | $1,800 to $3,600 |
| Food Costs, per Month | $450 to $500 | $1,800 to $2,000 | $900 to $1,000 |
| Books, Per Term | $250 | $175 | |
| Insurance, Per Term | *Fall: $1,176 *Spring: $1,630 |
$417 | |
| Total, Estimated | $11,080 | $5,192 | |
| Minimum Amount to use for I-20² | $18,696 | $8,906 |
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.
* Fall: August 31 - December 31
Spring: January 1 - July 31