Dates and Prices

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Institute for Academic and Professional Studies program dates

SessionDatesIndividual Application Deadline
February 2025February 3 – 28, 2025December 20, 2024
July 2025July 7 – August 1, 2025May 30, 2025
August 2025August 4 – 29, 2025June 27, 2025

No classes will be held on official holidays observed by the University.

Program tuition and fees

Prices are valid through June 2025; however, tuition and fees are subject to the approval of the Board of Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania and may change without notice. Additional taxes may apply to participants who make payment from certain jurisdictions outside the United States. Where applicable, such taxes will be billed separately after enrollment.

Institute for Academic and Professional Studies

Type of FeeFee Amount
Enrollment Fee$90
Tuition$2,872
University Fees$270
Medical Insurance*$140
Total**$3,372

Note: These prices are subject to change in June 2025.

*Medical insurance: All full-time student visa holders (F-1 or J-1) must purchase medical insurance through the ELP. Full-time students not on an F-1 or J-1 visa must provide proof of health insurance coverage.

**Total: The non-refundable deposit of $410 and the $90 enrollment fee, paid at the time of application, will be applied toward the student’s bill.

Read the Refund Policy.