University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Intensive English Institute
Intensive English Program
Champaign, IL
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Intensive English Institute is the only English-language program currently in our Champaign listings, independent or university-run.
- Location
- Champaign, IL
- School-reported weekly class load
- Not confirmed
- Accreditation
- CEA site 373
- Can issue a Form I-20
- SEVP match: University of Illinois, SEVP CHI214F01070000. 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
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Intensive English Institute tuition and fees
| Option | Length | Class load/week | Tuition | Listed total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall or spring full-time program | 15 weeks | $6,060 | $7,775 | |
| Summer full-time program | 9 weeks | $2,940 | $3,968 |
Application or registration charge: $100. Confirm the refund terms with the school.
Program details to confirm
Fall and spring are 15-week program periods with one registration/orientation week and 14 instructional weeks. Summer is a nine-week program period with one orientation week and eight instructional weeks. Totals combine the program fee with estimated required university fees; health insurance varies and is additional. Course load varies by level, so no single weekly-hours figure is published for the program. The $100 application fee is non-refundable.
Do you need a visa for this program?
For this course at Intensive English Institute, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 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 $404 a week this is number 69 of the 96 programs whose tuition we have confirmed, cheaper than 27 of the others, against a median of $319. The nearest few:
- American Language Institute, San Diego State University$397
- American Language Institute, University of Toledo$400
- Intensive English Institute, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign$404
- Intensive English Program, Indiana University$407
- Institute of Intensive English$420
Recorded start dates and timing
- Spring 2027: to 2027-05-07
Dates can change and may depend on placement or application deadlines. Check the school's dates page
Before you apply to Intensive English Institute, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
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 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 Champaign
This is the only English-language program currently in our Champaign listings. Our directory may not include every local option; ask about alternatives and transfer conditions before committing. Illinois has 11 in total, view our state listings.
Accreditation
Accredited by the CEA, site 373, next reviewed December 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 Intensive English Institute, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign cost?
$404 a week, calculated from the $6,060 published for its 15-week "Fall or spring full-time 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 Intensive English Institute, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign?
For a course at Intensive English Institute, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 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 Intensive English Institute, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign accredited?
Yes, accredited by the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation as site 373, next reviewed December 2030. CEA is recognized by the US Department of Education. SEVP certification and I-20 eligibility require a separate check.