Dates & Prices
The IEP operates on 4-week and 8-week sessions.Ìý
Tuition, Fees, and Estimated Living Expenses
Full-Time Tuition, Fees, and Estimated Living Expenses
(20 hours per week)
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8-week session
Tuition and Mandatory Charges
| Tuition* | $4270 |
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| Mandatory Charges | $130 |
| Total | $4400 |
*Tuition is subject to increase by approximately 3% at the beginning of the academic year. There will be no change to cost of tuition for the 26-27 academic year.Ìý
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Estimated Total Cost of Attendance
| Tuition | $4270 |
|---|---|
| Mandatory Charges | $130 |
| Estimated Housing & Meals | $3700 |
| Estimated Personal Expense** | $1800 |
| Estimated Total*** | $9900 |
**Includes cost of CU Gold insurance, books, and supplies.
***Student must provide a financial support document in order for an I20 to be issued. The financial support document must meet or exceed the estimated total cost of attendance.Ìý
Full-Time Tuition, Fees, and Estimated Living Expenses
(20 hours per week)- for an 8-week session
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Tuition and Mandatory Charges
| Tuition* | $4270 |
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| Mandatory Charges | $130 |
| Total | $4400 |
*Tuition is subject to increase by approximately 3% at the beginning of the academic year. There will be no change to cost of tuition for the 26-27 academic year.Ìý
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Estimated Total Cost of Attendance
| Tuition* | $4270 |
|---|---|
| Mandatory Charges | $130 |
| Estimated Housing & Meals** | $3700 |
| Estimated Personal Expense*** | $1800 |
| Estimated Total | $9900 |
**Includes cost of CU Gold insurance, books, and supplies.
***Student must provide a financial support document in order for an I20 to be issued. The financial support document must meet or exceed the estimated total cost of attendance.Ìý
Individual courses meet 4-6 hours per week.
Full-Time Tuition, Fees, and Estimated Living Expenses
(20Ìýhours per week)
Summer 2026
Tuition and Mandatory Charges
| Application Processing Charge | $125 |
|---|---|
| 8-Week Tuition* | $5400 |
| Mandatory Charges | $130 |
| Total | $5530 |
*Tuition is subject to increase by approximately 3% at the beginning of the academic year.
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Estimated Total Cost of Attendance
| Application Processing Charge | $125 |
|---|---|
| 8-Week Tuition* | $5400 |
| Mandatory Charges | $130 |
| Estimated Housing and Meals | $3700 |
| Estimated Personal Expenses** | $1800 |
| Estimated Total*** | $11,155 |
**Includes cost of CU Gold insurance, books, and supplies.
***Student must provide a financial support document in order for an I20 to be issued. The financial support document must meet or exceed the estimated total cost of attendance.Ìý
Session Dates
8-week
| Session | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
| Summer 2026 | May 27, 2026 | July 24, 2026 |
4-week
| Session | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
| Summer 1 2026 | May 27, 2026 | June 26, 2026 |
| Session | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
| Summer 2, 2026 | June 25, 2026 | July 24, 2026 |
4-Week, Full-Time Tuition & Fees
| Tuition* | $2,328 |
|---|---|
| Mandatory Charges | $207.48 |
| Estimated Housing & Meals | $1850 |
| Estimated Personal Expense* | $900 |
| Estimated Total | 5285.48 |
*Includes books, and supplies.
*Tuition is subject to increase by approximately 3% at the beginning of the academic year. There will be no change to cost of tuition for the 26-27 academic year.Ìý
Part-Time Tuition
(4 to 16 hours per week)
Part-time students mayÌýstudy up to 16 hours per week. Individual classes meet on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, or Tuesdays and Thursdays. The following table gives options and pricing for up to 16 hours per week of study for 8-week sessions.
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8-week
| Hours per WeekÌý | Tuition |
|---|---|
| 4 | $984.00 |
| 6 | $1,411.00 |
| 8 | $1,838.00 |
| 10 | $2,265.00 |
| 12 | $2,692.00 |
| 14 | $3,119.00 |
| 16 | $3,546.00 |
4-week
Part-time students mayÌýstudy up to 16 hours per week. Individual classes meet on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, or Tuesdays and Thursdays. The following table gives options and pricing for up to 16 hours per week of study for 4-week.
| Hours Per Week | Tuition |
|---|---|
| 4 | $492.00 |
| 6 | $705.50 |
| 8 | $919.00 |
| 10 | $1,132.50 |
| 12 | $1,346.00 |
| 14 | $1,559.50 |
| 16 | $1,773.00 |
*Tuition is subject to increase by approximately 3% at the beginning of the academic year. There will be no change to cost of tuition for the 26-27 academic year.Ìý
Tuition Discounts
The IEC will offer a 15% tuition discount to local community members. To qualify for this discount, please provide proof of U.S. citizenship or U.S. permanent residency AND proof of Colorado residency. Students who are sponsored by a foreign government are not eligible for the local community member discount.
Examples of proof of U.S. citizenship or U.S. permanent residency
- U.S. passport
- U.S. naturalization certificate
- U.S. birth certificate
- U.S. permanent resident card (Green Card)
ExamplesÌýof proof of Colorado residency
- Colorado driver’s license
- Colorado state ID
- Colorado state tax return
- Utility bills with Colorado address
- Colorado Car registration
- Colorado Car title
- Colorado Lease agreement
- Other documents may be considered on a case-by-case basis
The International English Center offers a 25% discount for the spouses and children of CU faculty, CU staff and current degree-seeking students.ÌýFor more information about how to obtain this discount, please contact us at cebursar@colorado.edu.
*Only one discount may be applied to any course or program.
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Upcoming Sessions
8-week sessions
| SessionÌý | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2 2026 | March 2 | May 1 |
| Full Summer 2026 | May 27 | July 24 |
| Fall 1 2026 | August 17 | October 9 |
| Fall 2 2026 | October 12 | December 11 |
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Short Term Sessions
4-week sessions
| Session | Start Date | End DateÌý |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2 2026 | March 2 | April 3 |
| Summer 1 2026 | May 27 | June 26 |
| Summer 2 2026 | June 25 | July 24 |
| Fall 1 2026 | August 17 | September 11 |
| Fall 2 2026 | October 12 | November 13 |
- All dates and prices are subject to change without notice.
- All prices are in U.S. dollars.
- Tuition is due on the first day of class unless otherwise noted.
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