Intensive Program dates
| Session | Dates | Application Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Summer 1, 2025 | May 1 - June 20, 2025 | March 21, 2025 |
| Summer 2, 2025 | July 2 - August 22, 2025 | May 23, 2025 |
| Fall 1, 2025 | September 4 - October 24, 2025 | July 25, 2025 |
| Fall 2, 2025 | October 30 - December 19, 2025 | September 19, 2025 |
| Spring 1, 2026 | January 8 - February 27, 2026 | November 28, 2025 |
| Spring 2, 2026 | March 5 - April 24, 2026 | January 23, 2026 |
| Summer 1, 2026 | April 30 - June 19, 2026 | March 20, 2026 |
| Summer 2, 2026 | July 1 - August 21, 2026 | May 22, 2026 |
| Fall 1, 2026 | September 3 - October 23, 2026 | July 24, 2026 |
| Fall 2, 2026 | October 29 - December 18, 2026 | September 18, 2026 |
No classes will be held on official holidays observed by the University.
Tuition and fees
Prices are valid through Summer 1, 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.
| Type of Fee | One Session (2 months) | Multi-Session Discount Rate (enroll and pay for 2 or more sessions)** |
|---|---|---|
| Intensive Program (20 academic hours/week) | ||
| Enrollment Fee* | $90 | $90 |
| Tuition | $5,065 | $4,697 |
| University Fees | $660 | $660 |
| Major medical Insurance*** | $280 | $280 |
| Total**** | $6,095 | $5,727 |
| Part-time Intensive Program (15 academic hours/week) | ||
| Enrollment Fee* | $90 | $90 |
| Tuition | $4,306 | $3,938 |
| University Fees | $660 | $660 |
| Total**** | $5,056 | $4,688 |
| Part-time Intensive Program (10 academic hours/week) | ||
| Enrollment Fee* | $90 | $90 |
| Tuition | $3,181 | $2,813 |
| University Fees | $522 | $522 |
| Total**** | $3,793 | $3,425 |
| Part-time Intensive Program (5 academic hours/week) | ||
| Enrollment Fee* | $90 | $90 |
| Tuition | $1,554 | $1,186 |
| University Fees | $419 | $419 |
| Total**** | $2,063 | $1,695 |
*All applicants must pay a one-time non-refundable enrollment fee of $90.
**The multi-session discount on tuition and fees applies when a student enrolls and pays in advance for two or more consecutive sessions within the tuition year. The multi-session discount does not apply to the summer 1 + summer 2 combination. New prices go into effect summer 2 of each year.
***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 application fee, paid at the time of application, will be applied toward the student’s bill. Note: Applicants will receive up to one deferral. After that, applicants will have to reapply with the $500 nonrefundable payment.
Read the Refund Policy.
