The University of Missouri was founded in 1839 in Columbia, Mo., as the first public university west of the Mississippi River and the first state university in Thomas Jefferson's Louisiana Purchase territory. MU offers more than 286 degree programs — including 40 online degree options — and is designated as comprehensive doctoral with medical/veterinary by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. The University enrolls more than 30,200 students every county in Missouri, every state in the nation and 100 countries.

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The Intensive English Program offers English language instruction to internationals who wants to improve their English skills for academic, personal or professional reasons. Admission is available to all applicants who are at least 17 years old and have graduated from high school. The program provides minimum of 25 hours of instruction per week, small classes and individualized attention, emphasis on academic English and university preparation, highly qualified and dedicated faculty, regularly scheduled social and cultural activities, including out-of-town trips, college and university placement assistance, counseling on academic, personal and immigration matters, MU identification cards provided for use of all University facilities and services; students admitted in January, March, June, August, and October. 

Tuition
Intensive English - $1,575
Semi-Intensive English - $1,210
American Explorer - $1,150