UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA

Host Institution: University Of Minnesota

Host City Size: Over 500,000

Year Established: 1968

Accreditations: Commission on English Language Program Accreditation, North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission

IEP Membership Organizations: EnglishUSA, UCIEP

Website: https://www.ccaps.umn.edu/iep

E-Mail:

Phone #: (612) 624-1503

Phone #2: (612) 624-4000

English for Specific Purpose Courses:

Specific Purpose	hrs
Academic Preparation

Terms and Costs:

Weeks	Start Date	End Date	Tuition	Fees	Issurance Costs
7	Jun 16, 2025	Aug 01, 2025	$4,175	$323	$915
15	Sep 03, 2024	Dec 13, 2024	$6,500	$508	$1,795
15	Jan 21, 2025	May 08, 2025	$6,500	$508	$1,795

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. Merit scholarships available, see our website for more details.

Financial Aid Available: Yes

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

Additional Program Information

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.

Other Test Type: Program test

Admissions: All Applicants

Admission Conditions: To be accepted into our program you must show 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

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. Students in the advanced levels of the program may take a class for academic credit as an elective.

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, Duolingo, 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, Duolingo, or Cambridge Advanced accepted

Articulation Agreement(s): yes

Articulation Agreement Details: Many community colleges in Minnesota accept the MELP program recommendation in place of an English proficiency test for admission. Typically, only credits in academic elective classes transfer.

Housing Information

Campus Housing Availability: Available year-round

Campus Housing Assistance Available: yes

Average Housing Cost per Month: $$1000

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