Cost
What does tuition include?
- Full-time
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- 20 hours of weekly instruction
- 3 textbooks
- Part-time
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- 12 hours of weekly instruction
- 2 textbooks
Included for full-time and part-time:
- Access to academic facilities such as the UTC Library, student health services and fitness center
- Entry to sporting events, UTC outdoors trips, open lectures, concerts and art exhibits.
- Participation in events and field trips organized by the Center for Global Education
- UTC Student ID card
- Complimentary use of Chattanooga’s CARTA public transportation system
Additional costs may apply (e.g. mandatory health insurance for F-1 visa holders, one TOEFL prep textbook).
Only eligible students can enroll in part-time courses (e.g. permanent residents, F-2 visa holders, U.S. Citizens, E visa holders, L visa holders).
F-1 visa holders are legally required to enroll in a full-time program.
How much is tuition?
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Full-time Tuition
Long session - $5,432
Short session - $2,554
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Part-time Tuition
Long session - $4,278
Short session - $2,070
International Students
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16-week session (20 hours of weekly instruction)
- Full-time tuition - $5,432.00*
- F-1 Student Mandatory Health Insurance Fee - $1200*
- Estimated Living Expenses (approximate cost for housing, food, etc.) - $6,000.00
- Study Materials (approximate cost for additional books, etc.) - $60.00
- TOTAL - $12,692.00
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8-week session (20 hours of weekly instruction)
- Full-time tuition - $2,554.00*
- F-1 Student Mandatory Health Insurance Fee - $720*
- Estimated Living Expenses (approximate cost for housing, food, etc.) - $3,000.00
- Study Materials (approximate cost for additional books, etc.) - $60.00
- TOTAL - $6,334.00
For each additional dependent, add $3,000 for a spouse $2,000 for a child to cover their costs of living in the U.S.
Requesting an I-20 for more than one term requires submission of proof of funding for more than one term.
*Tuition and fees are nonrefundable. All costs are subject to change.
Information regarding payment methods may be found here.
UTC Health Insurance
International students (F-1 visa holders) are required to obtain health insurance.
Read more about waiver options →
Students are covered by health insurance from orientation day until the end-of-semester event. ESL students are advised to acquire additional health insurance for their annual vacation and breaks between the semesters.
Semester | Coverage Period | Fee Estimate |
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Fall 2024 (long term) | August - December | $1200 |
Fall 2024 Part II (short term) | October - December | $720 |
Spring 2024 (long term) | January - May | $1,020 |
Spring 2024 Part II (short term) | February - May | $600 |
Summer 2024 (long term) | May - August | $720 |
Summer 2024 Part II (short term) | June - August | $336 |