Four Decorative Dots University Express: Cost & Services

Services:

Housing Assistance

University ExpressSM students have several options for housing including dormitories, apartments, cooperatives, and homestays. University ExpressSM can assist students with housing arrangements prior to arrival. Please download the form for this service below.
Acrobat Icon University Express Assistance with Housing Arrangements Application Form

If you are interested in a homestay with an American family, download the forms for this service below.
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Acrobat Icon Application for Homestay

Airport Transportation

University ExpressSM can arrange transportation for students from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. Please download the application for this service below.

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Field Trips & Activities

The University ExpressSM experience includes field trips to places of interest in Central Texas, including:

Visas

Information on how to apply for a student visa can be found on the TIEP website here.

Tuition and Fees:

$7,700 for Spring 2010 16-week Program
$4,150 for Spring 2010 8-week Program
$4,990 for Summer 2010 Program
$7,990 for Fall 2010 15-week Program
$4,300 for Fall 2010 8-week Program

Tuition and Fees Include:

  • Tuition for all courses 
  • Tuition for all private tutorials
  • Textbooks
  • Classroom materials
  • Immigration counseling and documentation
  • Assistance with housing arrangements
  • Arrival & settling-in assistance
  • Orientation program
  • Placement testing
  • Academic advising
  • University placement service
  • University course auditing
  • Institutional TOEFL
  • Computer lab
  • Internet access
  • E-mail access
  • Conversation Club
  • Enrichment activities
  • Photo ID card
  • Certificate

Room and meals are not included. Various housing and dining options are available (see www.tiec.org/tiep/housing.html for more information).

Medical insurance is not included. Medical insurance is required of all students. Proof of insurance must be presented or purchased at registration.

A one-time non refundable application fee, not included above, is required.


Travelling Students

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