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International Programs

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UC San Diego is one of the world’s top-ranked research universities, located on the stunning coast of Southern California. Our Division of Extended Studies' International Programs offer unparalleled access to high-quality education in one of the most innovative learning environments anywhere.
 
  • English Language Programs
  • University Credit Programs
  • Business Certificates & Programs
  • TEFL Certificate & Programs
  • And More...
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Choose Your Program

University of California San Diego Division of Extended Studies International Programs offers English language, university credit, professional certificate, and customized programs for personal, academic, and professional development.

English Language Institute

Choose from English language programs focused on conversation, science and technology, business, law, and medicine.

Certificate Programs

Obtain skills in business, project management, digital marketing, Teaching English as a Foreign Language, and more.

University Credit Programs

Study with UC San Diego students, and take university classes for university credit to transfer to your home university.

ELCE for UCSD International Graduate Students

The ELCE assesses a candidate’s oral English language competency for teaching.

Custom Programs

Create a high-quality customized program or seminar for international groups of faculty, students, or professionals.

Conditional Admission Offers

Improve your English skills through our comprehensive English language programs before going on to a bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degree program.

Optional Practical Training & Internships

Apply for OPT to receive permission to work in your field of studies as a practical application of what you learned.

Courses, Programs, And Course Types

Find out more about our courses and programs!

Frequently Asked Questions

Below is a list of the most frequently asked questions international students, like you, ask.

Whether or not you need an F-1 student visa depends on the program you take.  All of our full-time programs (18+ hours per week) require an F-1 student visa. For more information, please see our U.S. Visa Requirements page.
To see the dates and prices of all of our programs, please visit our Dates & Prices page. If you would like to see a table which shows the total amount, per session, you will end up paying UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies International Programs and the amount you will need for financial verification to obtain a student visa, please see our Financial Verification document on the What to Send page.

Contact Us

Please contact us for more information about the many programs we offer at
UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies International programs.


Phone: (858) 534-6784

Fax: (858) 534-5703

Email: ipinfo@ucsd.edu


Regular Mail Address
University of California San Diego
International Student Services
UCSD Division of Extended Studies
0176D, 9500 Gilman Drive
La Jolla, CA 92093-0176
USA

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University of California San Diego
Division of Extended Studies International Programs
8980 Villa La Jolla Drive
La Jolla, CA 92037
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