The University of Texas at Austin English Language Center
English Language Program and Academic English Program
Austin, TX
The University of Texas at Austin English Language Center is one of 2 English-language programs we list in Austin, independent or university-run.
- Location
- Austin, TX
- School-reported weekly class load
- Not confirmed
- Accreditation
- CEA site 311
- Can issue a Form I-20
- SEVP match: University of Texas at Austin, SEVP SNA214F00332000. Confirm this course’s I-20 eligibility with the school.
- Record date
The record date describes our overall review, not a new verification of every field. A source link alone does not confirm current terms.
- Tuition: Detail checked 2026-09-15View source
- Weekly class load: No school source recorded for this detail
- Start dates: Detail checked 2026-09-15View source
The University of Texas at Austin English Language Center tuition and fees
| Option | Length | Class load/week | Tuition | Listed total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026 intensive program | 14 weeks | $5,195 | ||
| Fall I 2026 intensive program | 7 weeks | $2,600 | ||
| Spring 2027 intensive program | 14 weeks | $5,195 |
Program details to confirm
The dates-and-costs table distinguishes the intensive program from individual ELP and elective courses. Individual English Language Program courses meet four hours per week and are not represented as the full-time intensive load. Applicants needing an I-20 pay a $200 non-refundable tuition deposit and document-issuance charge.
Do you need a visa for this program?
For this course at English Language Center, The University of Texas at Austin, a weekly hour count does not by itself establish permission to study as a visitor. Language training generally uses the student route; the visitor exception is limited to a short recreational, non-credit course during a tourist visit. Confirm the actual course and your circumstances before booking.
Review visa questionsHow this compares
At $371 a week this is number 63 of the 96 programs whose tuition we have confirmed, cheaper than 33 of the others, against a median of $319. The nearest few:
- University of Hawaii Outreach College$358
- Global Launch, Arizona State University$369
- English Language Center, The University of Texas at Austin$371
- American Language Institute Intensive English Program, California State University, Long Beach$374
- American Language Institute, California State University Long Beach$374
Lower-tuition programs in Texas
These programs have a lower calculated weekly tuition figure in the same state, based on information published by the schools. Course length, fees, class load, housing and admission terms may differ, so this is a tuition comparison, not a total-cost ranking.
- Universidad Nacional Autonoma De Mexico (UNAM) - San Antonio$176/week
- Excel English Institute$188/week
- Gulf Language School$209/week
Recorded start dates and timing
- Spring 2027: to 2027-04-26
Dates can change and may depend on placement or application deadlines. Check the school's dates page
Before you apply to English Language Center, The University of Texas at Austin
Check the exact course and intake with the school before paying. Our listing does not submit an application or confirm an offer of admission.
- Ask about entry age, English-level placement and any course-specific requirements.
- Ask for the application charge and every mandatory fee in writing.
- Ask what housing is available, its total cost and the commute to your actual classroom.
- Read the cancellation and refund terms before making a payment.
- If you need F-1 status, ask whether this campus and this exact course can issue a Form I-20. A school-level SEVP match does not establish course eligibility.
Choosing within Austin
We list 2 English-language programs in Austin. Compare their courses, accreditation and transfer conditions directly. Texas has 18 in total, view our state listings.
None of the others in Austin publish a rate we have been able to confirm.
- Austin ESL Schoolrate not confirmed
Accreditation
Accredited by the CEA, site 311, next reviewed April 2030. CEA is recognized by the US Department of Education. Accreditation and SEVP certification are separate checks; confirm the specific campus and course’s I-20 eligibility with the school. Checked against the Commission's own list, 8 September 2026.
Not confirmed in our record
- class hours a week and how the school counts them
Common questions
How much does English Language Center, The University of Texas at Austin cost?
$371 a week, calculated from the $5,195 published for its 14-week "Fall 2026 intensive program". School source dated September 15, 2026; confirm current prices and conditions with the school.
Do you need an F-1 visa to study at English Language Center, The University of Texas at Austin?
For a course at English Language Center, The University of Texas at Austin, a weekly hour count does not by itself establish permission to study as a visitor. Language training generally uses the student route; the visitor exception is limited to a short recreational, non-credit course during a tourist visit. Confirm the actual course and your circumstances before booking.
Is English Language Center, The University of Texas at Austin accredited?
Yes, accredited by the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation as site 311, next reviewed April 2030. CEA is recognized by the US Department of Education. SEVP certification and I-20 eligibility require a separate check.