United StatesCourse facts
Dates, fees and requirements
- Schedule
- Fall 2026 classes August 24–December 10; Spring 2027 January 19–May 6. Individual class timetables are assigned by level.
- Start pattern
- Fall, spring and summer: Spring 2027 classes January 19–May 6; Summer 2027 June 7–July 30
- Additional fees
- Published nonresident AEC tuition is USD 910.60 per credit. The initial AEC application fee is USD 40. Semester totals depend on credits, residency, applicable fees, insurance and living costs; academic-course charges may differ.
- Entry requirements
- The AEC application requests a passport, certified English-language academic transcripts with at least a 2.0/4.0 GPA, and financial evidence for applicants requiring F-1/J-1 documents.
- Application process
- Use the KU online application, select ESL–English Language Study/Applied English Center and the intended term, submit the documents and USD 40 initial application fee, then follow the emailed decision and placement instructions.
Course format, eligibility and practical details
- Campus
- University of Kansas
- Course type
- Intensive English · Academic preparation
- Level
- Basic and Levels 1–5, determined by English placement
- Audience
- Students preparing for academic study and other learners seeking intensive English at KU
- Format
- Placement-based group classes in speaking, writing, reading and listening, with integrated listening at Level 5
- Placement test
- Complete the Versant Proctored English Placement Test before classes; diagnostic assessment also takes place on the first day. Results determine full-time or part-time AEC study or full academic placement.
- Official contact
- aec@ku.edu · +1 785 864 4606
Details to confirm with the school
The reviewed sources did not publish these details. Ask the school before applying.
- Minimum age
- Not publicly specified
- Weekly intensity
- Not publicly specified
- Maximum class size
- Not publicly specified
- Enrolment deadline
- Not publicly specified
- Accommodation
- Not publicly specified
- Visa-document support
- Not publicly specified
- Certificate
- Not publicly specified