UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH, MAIN CAMPUS

Host Institution: University Of Pittsburgh, Main Campus

Host City Size: 200,001 to 500,000

Year Established: 1964

Accreditations: Commission on English Language Program Accreditation, Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

IEP Membership Organizations: EnglishUSA, UCIEP

Phone #: (412) 624-5901

Fax #: (412) 624-6130

E-Mail:

Website: http://www.eli.pitt.edu

Application Contact Info: n/a

Course Schedule:

Level	Class hrs/wk	Lab hrs/wk	CAI hrs/wk	Other* hrs/wk
HB:	20	0	0	0
LI:	20	0	0	0
I:	20	0	0	0
HI:	20	0	0	0
A:	20	0	0	0

* Other Course Type: Activities are scheduled outside of class time and include field trips to local places of interest, conversation partners, and trips to local cultural events such as symphony, theater, or baseball games.

Additional Course Info: Technology and/or computer-assisted language learning (CALL) is integrated into each of the 5 skill classes (speaking, listening, grammar, writing, reading). We also offer additional courses in TOEFL Preparation.

English for Specific Purpose:

Specific Purpose	hrs
Law	0
University Preparation	0

ESP Additional Info: Professional and Academic English Program is offered June-July for students entering graduate programs at the University of Pittsburgh or at any university in the US. US Law and Legal English is a collaboration with the University of Pittsburgh Law School

Test Preparation:

Test Type	hrs/wk
TOEFL	2

Terms:

Term Duration in Weeks	Start Month
13	January
13	May
6	June
13	September

Terms Additional Info: Classes meet Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday for 5 hours/day. The full-time day program has classes from either 9 am to 3 pm or 10 am to 4 pm.

Program Size: 140

Program Size, Summer: 100

Average Class Size: 16

Minimum Class Size: 8

Maximum Class Size: 22

Distribution:

Region	Percent
Americas	6.00
Asia	50.00
Europe	3.00
Middle East/North Africa	41.00

Full-time Instructors: 11

Part-time Instructors: 9

Average Full-time Hours per Week: 16

Advanced Degree in TESOL or related field Full-time: 11

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

Full-time Admin: 1

Part-time Admin: 1

Part-time study option: yes

Part-time Eligibility: Any applicant who did not enter the U.S. on an F-1 visa with an I-20 issued through the English Language Institute.

Tests used by the IEP for admission and proficiency: Other

Admissions: All Applicants

Admission Conditions: All applicants must have completed secondary (high) school. Application instructions can be found at www.eli.pitt.edu.

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

Courses that can be Replaced: NA (not applicable)

Conditions: NA (not applicable)

IEP students can take academic courses at college/university: no

Maximum Credits Avail.: 0

I-20 Includes Academic Admission: no

TOEFL Required for Undergraduate Admission: yes

If TOEFL is not Required, Test Used: either TOEFL or IELTS required

TOEFL Required for Graduate Admission: yes

If TOEFL is not Required, Test Used: either TOEFL or IELTS required

Articulation Agreement(s): no

Tuition:

Tuition	Weeks
3045	6
4860	13

Fees: $310

Insurance Cost: $500

Insurance Details: insurance is optional, but strongly recommended

Other Costs: 60 (Student Health Services fee)

Financial Aid Available: Financial aid is available only to University of Pittsburgh employees and their families.

Campus Housing Availability: Available summer only

Campus Housing Assistance Available: yes

Housing Costs: $230

Housing Weeks: 1

Housing Cost Type: Room

Off-Campus Housing Availability: Readily available, moderately priced

Off-Campus housing Assistance Available: yes

Homestay Assistance Available: yes

Board Plan Availability: Board plan available

Board Plan Weeks: 13

Board Plan Additional Info: Resident and commuter meal plans are available. More information and pricing can be found at https://www.pc.pitt.edu/dining/mealplans/index.php.

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