UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA

Host Institution: University Of Minnesota

Host City Size: 200,001 to 500,000

Year Established: 1968

Accreditations: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission

IEP Membership Organizations: EnglishUSA, UCIEP

Toll Free #: 1-800-234-6564

Phone #: (612) 624-1503

Phone #2: (612) 624-4000

Fax #: (612) 626-1800

E-Mail:

Website: http://www.cce.umn.edu/esl

Application Contact Info: n/a

Course Schedule:

Level	Class hrs/wk	Lab hrs/wk	CAI hrs/wk	Other* hrs/wk
LI:	25		1	0
I:	25		1	0
HI:	25		1	0
A:	22		1	3
BR:	20		1	3

* Other Course Type: Content area electives.

English for Specific Purpose:

Specific Purpose	hrs
University Preparation	4

ESP Additional Info: Pronunciation and American Culture classes offered at higher levels.

Test Preparation:

Test Type	hrs/wk
TOEFL	4

Terms:

Term Duration in Weeks	Start Month
	January
	June
	September

Program Size: 60

Program Size, Summer: 45

Average Class Size: 13

Minimum Class Size: 6

Maximum Class Size: 20

Distribution:

Region	Percent
Africa	5.00
Americas	12.00
Asia	40.00
Europe	10.00
Middle East/North Africa	30.00
Other	3.00

Full-time Instructors: 9

Part-time Instructors: 5

Average Full-time Hours per Week: 15

Advanced Degree in TESOL or related field Full-time: 9

Advanced Degree in TESOL or related field Part-time: 5

Full-time Admin: 4

Part-time Admin: 0

Part-time study option: yes

Part-time Eligibility: Part-time options available for students in the local area. Students must have a high school diploma and have previously studied English for 2 years or more.

Tests used by the IEP for admission and proficiency: Other

Admissions: All Applicants

Admission Conditions: To be accepted into our program you must prove that you have graduated from high school, have studied English for at least 2 years, and verify that you have the funds to cover your expenses during the time you are studying in the United States.

Visa Forms Issued: I-20

Other Visa Forms Issued - Details: none

Pre-academic work completed in IEP eligible for college/university credit: no

Maximum Credits Eligible: 0

IEP students can take academic courses at college/university: yes

Maximum Credits Avail.: 10

Degree Levels: Undergraduate

I-20 Includes Academic Admission: no

Academic Admissions Conditions: Students in the IEP can apply for conditional admission to several UMN campuses.

TOEFL Required for Undergraduate Admission: no

If TOEFL is not Required, Test Used: Test internal to program, IELTS, TOEFL, PTE Academic, or Cambridge Advanced accepted

TOEFL Required for Graduate Admission: no

If TOEFL is not Required, Test Used: Test internal to program, IELTS, TOEFL, PTE Academic, or Cambridge Advanced accepted

Articulation Agreement(s): no

Articulation Agreement Details: Only credits in academic elective classes transfer. Several community colleges accept program recommendation in place of English proficiency test.

Tuition:

Tuition	Weeks
3975	7
6075	15

Fees: $454

Insurance Cost: $1170

Insurance Details: Students on F-1 visas are required to purchase the university insurance plan, or prove they have equivalent coverage through a U.S.-based company. See our website for summer program insurance costs.

Other Costs: Books typically cost $200 per semester, $150 for summer.

Campus Housing Availability: Available year-round

Campus Housing Assistance Available: yes

Housing Costs: $3139

Housing Weeks: 15

Housing Cost Type: Room

Additional Housing Info: Various on-campus housing types available, costs vary by type of room selected.

Off-Campus Housing Availability: Readily available, moderately priced

Off-Campus housing Assistance Available: yes

Homestay Assistance Available: no

Board Plan Availability: Board plan available

Board Plan Costs: $2245

Board Plan Weeks: 15

Board Plan Additional Info: Full meal plan price is noted, but various plans are available with fewer meals as well.

Services Available: Academic Counseling, Campus Orientation, Conversation Partners, Crosscultural Activities, Field Trips, International Student Advisor, Personal/Cultural Counseling, Recreational Activities, Visa/Tax Counseling