Study English

Immerse yourself in U.S. culture while you study English at Nebraska. Whether you're improving your English skills to complete a degree or developing cultural skills for your career, the University of Nebraska–Lincoln has the right English program for you.

Start where you are

Depending on your goals and your level of English Proficiency, Nebraska has a program or path to a degree that's right for you. Select a path below to learn more.

Intensive English Program

The Intensive English Program (IEP) is for students who primarily want to learn English. It teaches grammar/usage, reading/writing, and listening/speaking. Classes are small and designed to provide you with a typical American classroom experience.

No TOEFL score required

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Credit English for Academic Purposes

The Credit English for Academic Purposes (CEAP) program is available for students who have an advanced level of English proficiency yet fall below the minimum requirement for full admission—you can start in CEAP and earn credit toward your degree.

TOEFL Requirement: 61 (17 writing subscore)
IELTS Requirement: 5.0 (4.5 writing subscore)

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Full Admission

Once you meet the English proficiency and academic requirements for full admission, you can start your degree program at Nebraska.

TOEFL Requirement: 70 (20 writing subscore)
IELTS Requirement: 6.0 (5.5 writing subscore) Duolingo English Test: 100 (Learn more)

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Study English at Nebraska

Go beyond the classroom and experience full immersion in U.S. culture through unique activities on and off-campus. Student can practice English skills with native speakers and fellow students in a supportive environment.

The Intensive English Program

20 classroom hours per week
Semester-long courses
All levels of English study
No TOEFL required for admission to IEP
Full integration into University student life
On-campus housing available
Fieldtrips and cultural experiences

Participate in Activities and Events

Fieldtrips, picnics and retreats throughout the semester
Dinner with an American program
International student organizations celebrate many cultures on campus

Support as soon as You Arrive in Lincoln

The International Welcome Team meets you at the Lincoln airport (just coordinate your arrival with New Student Enrollment)
Orientation sessions to help you transition to life at a U.S. university
All University students receive a free bus pass
Mentors provides support for new international students
Free tax preparation assistance to Nebraska international students

Intensive English Program Pathways

Career

Professional Advancement—English is the global language of business and government
Networking opportunities through the University's international and U.S. partnerships
University of Nebraska–Lincoln Career Services connects students with U.S. and international employers and assists with job search skills development

Academic

IEP students are conditionally admitted as an undergraduate at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln (a top 50 public university)
Opportunities to advance to full admission at the end of each semester
Nebraska offers more than 150 undergraduate majors and professional programs
Fully-admitted international students (if you successfully complete the IEP) are evaluated for scholarships ranging from US$3,500 to US$14,500 per year
As a major research university, Nebraska also offers 66 doctoral programs, 70 master's programs and 29 graduate certificates
Nebraska has partnerships and connections all over the globe for limitless opportunities

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Earn Academic Credit While you Study English

The Credit English for Academic Purposes (CEAP) program offers provisional admission with enrollment restrictions to students who have demonstrated some level of English proficiency, but do not meet the requirements for full admission.

Students have the opportunity to receive undergraduate credit (9 semester hours) for the Intensive English curriculum, and also enroll in one additional undergraduate course (3 semester hours), which will count toward degree requirements.

CEAP admission is for a single term only. Students selected for the program are expected to:

maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher
complete the English proficiency requirement

This results in full admission to the university. Specific academic units may have additional criteria for consideration.

Students who do not meet these requirements will be considered for admission after review by an admission committee.

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