Cost

What does tuition include?

Full-time

• 20 hours of weekly instruction
• 3 textbooks

Part-time

• 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.

Payment Plans →

How much is tuition?

International Students

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.