The AEI is located in the heart of the University of Oregon campus in Eugene, Oregon. The Eugene metro area population is 250,000, which makes it the second largest city in Oregon. 

Address:

American English Institute
Agate Hall
5212 University of Oregon
Eugene, OR 97403-5212

Eugene (EUG) airport is about a 15-minute drive from campus.

Eugene has an extensive public bus system and bike path network. Students use the LTD-EMX bus to and from home. Students can rent bikes through the Outdoor Program on campus.

Eugene is a relatively safe college town where people are very friendly. The UO campus has its own communication network and on-campus police.

See the following page for more information: admissions.uoregon.edu/studentlife/safety

New students take the College Board Accuplacer test during orientation week. This test determines your course of study.

Class schedules are given during Friday of orientation week.

This depends on student placement, academic effort, and success.

The application fee is good for one year; however, official bank statements are only valid for six months. If you choose to defer your enrollment, please e-mail aei@uoregon.edu to explain your circumstances.

The AEI will charge $45 for each express mailing of admission documents.

In 2012, there were 25,000 UO students, 10 percent of whom (2,500) are international from more than 90 countries.

Yes, see: admissions.uoregon.edu/international/apply/scholarship

Yes, conditional admission is available for all qualified undergraduate students.

- TOEFL minimum score: 61/500

- IELTS minimum score: 6.0

- SAT: 480 on the critical reading section

Application for admission is a two-part process. Students must apply to both the university and the department.

Remote IEP Admissions Requirements:

• Valid government sponsored identification.
• Submit PDF application to aei@uoregon.edu.

IEP (on-campus) Admissions Requirements:

U.S. Department of Homeland Security Requirements:

• Valid passport
• Appropriate visa for study in the United States
• Demonstrated financial capability to study and live in the United States during the entirety of studies

Any extended deadline request must go through the IEP Admissions Coordinator.  Email aei@uoregon.edu or the AEI Web contact form Phone: +1-541-346-3945 or , Fax: +1-541-346-3917

Only students interested in undergraduate studies at the University of Oregon should complete the UO International Student Application. The UO and AEI Admissions will coordinate your Conditional Admission.  If you are a Short-Term Exchange student with the AEI and do not plan to take any university level classes, complete only the AEI Application. If you have a bachelors and are coming to the AEI as part of your pre-academic English training, complete the AEI Application.

The AEI welcomes international students of all abilities. Classrooms, residence halls, and most other buildings at the University are wheelchair accessible. The Eugene community provides ramps and accessible bathrooms in most stores, restaurants, and theaters. Local bus and train transportation is also wheelchair accessible. For more information see: Accessible Education Center

New students take the College Board Accuplacer test during orientation week. This test determines your course of study. 

Class schedules are given during Friday of orientation week. 

This depends solely on student placement, academic effort, and success. On average, students complete the program in six terms. 

The application fee is good for one year. However, official bank statements are only valid for six months. If you choose to defer your enrollment, please email aei@uoregon.edu to explain your circumstances. 

The AEI will charge $45 for each express mailing of admission documents. 

Graduate admissions is decentralized, graduate level degree or certificate program applicants must contact the school or department directly. Conditional Admission: If you already have an undergraduate degree and want to earn a second undergraduate degree or take only undergraduate level coursework at the UO, you may apply for admission as a post baccalaureate undergraduate student and go through the regular Conditional Admission process.

Agate Hall, 5212 University of Oregon Eugene, OR 97403 or scan and email to aei@uoregon.edu

Visit the Costs section

Visit AEI policy on scholarships

Visit the Academic Calendar

You may receive a full refund if you cancel with an AEI International SEVIS Advisor prior to the first day of classes. All other refunds are calculated from the date you offcially withdraw, NOT the date of your last class attendance

No, to study at the IEP students need to be on an F1/ F2 or J1/J2 visa. If you are on a different visa and would like to explore studying at the AEI's IEP, please contact us by email at aei@uoregon.edu.

To be eligible for transfer a student must be in status and currently attending a U.S. school full-time. If you are eligible, the AEI works with you and your school to transfer your SEVIS record to the AEI.

The AEI can defer acceptance for up to three terms. We request that students inform AEI Admissions as soon as possible. Credit card payment will be required for mailing of new I-20.