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- Intensive English Program
- "A place to go in 2018" - The New York Times
- Recommended by 98% of students
- ALL classes on campus
What does tuition include?
- Full-time
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- 20 hours of weekly instruction
- 3 textbooks
- Part-time
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- 12 hours of weekly instruction
- 2 textbooks
Included for full-time and part-time:
- Access to academic facilities such as the UTC Library, student health services and fitness center
- Entry to sporting events, UTC outdoors trips, open lectures, concerts and art exhibits.
- Participation in events and field trips organized by the Center for Global Education
- UTC Student ID card
- Complimentary use of Chattanooga’s CARTA public transportation system
Additional costs may apply (e.g. mandatory health insurance for F-1 visa holders, one TOEFL prep textbook).
Only eligible students can enroll in part-time courses (e.g. permanent residents, F-2 visa holders, U.S. Citizens, E visa holders, L visa holders).
F-1 visa holders are legally required to enroll in a full-time program.
How much is tuition?
Full-time Tuition
Part-time Tuition
Morning Classes
Monday-Thursday, 9:00a.m.-12:00p.m.
Long session - $4,296
Short session - $2,079
Afternoon Classes
Tuesday and Thursday, 1:00p.m.-3:00p.m.
Long session - $1,565
Short session - $826
International Students
15-week session (20 hours of weekly instruction)
- Full-time tuition - $5,527.00*
- F-1 Student Mandatory Health Insurance Fee - $1220*
- Estimated Living Expenses (approximate cost for housing, food, etc.) - $8,191.00
- TOTAL - $14,938.00
7-week session (20 hours of weekly instruction)
- Full-time tuition - $2,609.00*
- F-1 Student Mandatory Health Insurance Fee - $548* (Fall Part 1)/$ 728 (Fall Part 2)
- Estimated Living Expenses (approximate cost for housing, food, etc.) - $4,096.00
- TOTAL - $7,253.00 (Fall Part 1)/ $7,433 (Fall Part II)
For each additional dependent, add $6,600 for a spouse $4,400 for a child to cover their costs of living in the U.S.
Requesting an I-20 for more than one term requires submission of proof of funding for more than one term.
*Tuition and fees are nonrefundable. All costs are subject to change.
Information regarding payment methods may be found here.
UTC Health Insurance
International students (F-1 visa holders) are required to obtain health insurance.
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Students are covered by health insurance from orientation day until the end-of-semester event. ESL students are advised to acquire additional health insurance for their annual vacation and breaks between the semesters.
| Semester | Coverage Period | Fee Estimate |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026 (long term) | August - December | $1220 |
| Fall 2026 Part I (short term) | August - October | $548 |
| Fall 2026 Part II (short term) | October - December | $728 |
| Spring 2027 (long term) | January - May | $1036 |
| Spring 2027 Part I (short term) | January - March | $548 |
| Spring 2027 Part II (short term) | February - May | $548 |
| Summer 2027 (long term) | May - August | $786 |
| Summer 2027 Part I (short term | May - June | $484 |
| Summer 2027 Part II (short term) | July - August | $345 |
| Semester | Coverage Period | Fee Estimate | ||
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