UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI, COLUMBIA

Host Institution: University Of Missouri, Columbia

Host City Size: 50,001 to 200,000

Year Established: 1978

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

IEP Membership Organizations: EnglishUSA, UCIEP

Phone #: (573) 882-7523

Fax #: (573) 882-0360

E-Mail:

Website: http://international.missouri.edu/cell/

Course Schedule:

Level	Class hrs/wk	Lab hrs/wk	CAI hrs/wk	Other* hrs/wk
B:	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: TOEFL classes, field trips, conversation partners, cultural activities; students also have use of state-of-the-art computer lab (restricted to IEP student use) for classes as needed

Additional Course Info: No charge for TOEFL classes.

Test Preparation:

Test Type	hrs/wk
TOEFL	3

Terms:

Term Duration in Weeks	Start Month
	January
	June
	August

Program Size: 40

Program Size, Summer: 25

Average Class Size: 9

Minimum Class Size: 4

Maximum Class Size: 15

Distribution:

Region	Percent
Africa	10.00
Americas	2.00
Asia	52.00
Europe	1.00
Middle East/North Africa	35.00

Full-time Instructors: 9

Part-time Instructors: 0

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: 0

Full-time Admin: 2

Part-time Admin: 0

Part-time study option: no

Part-time Eligibility: MU also offers ESL courses to students who are enrolled in an academic degree program.

Admissions: All Applicants

Admission Conditions: must be a high school graduate

Visa Forms Issued: I-20, DS-2019

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: no

Maximum Credits Avail.: 0

I-20 Includes Academic Admission: yes

Academic Admissions Conditions: Applicants to an undergraduate degree program must satisfy the university’s academic and financial requirements for admission. The English language proficiency requirement can be met by successful completion of the university’s IEP.

TOEFL Required for Undergraduate Admission: no

If TOEFL is not Required, Test Used: Successful completion of IEP Level 5. Also, the recommendation of the IEP can substitute for conditional admission TOEFL score of 61, or unconditional admission of 79. Tests accepted by International Undergraduate Admissions: TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge, Pear

TOEFL Required for Graduate Admission: yes

Articulation Agreement(s): no

Tuition:

Tuition	Weeks
5520	15
3589	8

Fees: $780

Insurance Cost: $848

Insurance Details: Per semester

Other Costs: Fees include the following mandatory university fees: International Student & Scholars Services, computer use, student health clinic, student activity and recreational facilities use. Books and personal expenses not included.

Financial Aid Available: Check IEP Website for new IEP schlolarship information.

Campus Housing Availability: Available

Campus Housing Assistance Available: yes

Housing Costs: $9550

Housing Weeks: 32

Housing Cost Type: Room and Board

Additional Housing Info: This is the price for the most popular housing plan ($6550) and dining plan ($3000). Cost is for 2 semesters, double occupancy; one semester is approximately half of this; approximately $2125 for 8-week summer session

Off-Campus Housing Availability: Readily available, moderately priced

Off-Campus housing Assistance Available: yes

Homestay Assistance Available: no

Board Plan Availability: Board plan included in housing

Board Plan Costs: $3000

Board Plan Weeks: 32

Board Plan Additional Info: The most popular dining plan; based on about 12.5 meals per week for 2 semesters; other meal plans are available; students living in dorms must choose a meal plan; students not living in dorms may sign up for a meal plan

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