International Programs
Dates & Prices
Below, you’ll find the program dates and prices, grouped by program type. For complete details on all program dates, prices, and financial requirements, please view the Dates and Prices document. To apply to one or more of our international programs, click Apply Now.
GENERAL ENGLISH PROGRAMS
Conversation and Fluency
4 weeks, 15, 20, or 25 hours per week
2026 Dates
January 5 - 30
February 2 - 27
March 2 - 26
April 6 - May 1
May 4 - 29
June 1 - 26
July 6 - 31
August 3 - 28
August 31 - September 25
October 12 - November 6
November 9 - December 4
2026 Prices
Application fee: $225
Tuition: $1,795 (15 hours per week / 60 hours total)
Tuition: $2,095 (20 hours per week/ 80 hours total)
Tuition: $2,345 (25 hours per week/ 100 hours total)
International Student Services fee: $250 per 4-week program
UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies medical insurance: $240 per 4-week program
Books: $0*
Financial Verification Requirements:
- 15 hours per week: No financial verification is required.
- 20 hours per week: A minimum of $4,897 USD per session must be documented via a bank statement or equivalent proof of funds.
- 25 hours per week: A minimum of $5,147 USD per session must be documented via a bank statement or equivalent proof of funds.
- Dependents: Add $200 USD per week for the first dependent and $100 USD per week for each additional dependent. (Only spouses and children qualify as dependents.)
2027 Dates
January 4 - 29
February 1 - 26
March 1 - 25
April 5 - 30
May 3 - 28
June 1 - 25
July 6 - 30
August 2 - 27
August 30 - September 24
October 11 - November 5
November 8 - December 3
2027 Prices
Application fee: $225
Tuition: $1,795 (15 hours per week / 60 hours total)
Tuition: $2,095 (20 hours per week/ 80 hours total)
Tuition: $2,345 (25 hours per week/ 100 hours total)
International Student Services fee: $250 per 4-week program
UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies medical insurance: $260 per 4-week program
Books: $0*
Financial Verification Requirements:
- 15 hours per week: No financial verification is required.
- 20 hours per week: A minimum of $5,057 USD per session must be documented via a bank statement or equivalent proof of funds.
- 25 hours per week: A minimum of $5,307 USD per session must be documented via a bank statement or equivalent proof of funds.
- Dependents: Add $200 USD per week for the first dependent and $100 USD per week for each additional dependent. (Only spouses and children qualify as dependents.)
ACADEMIC ENGLISH PROGRAMS
Academic English (4 weeks)
4 weeks, 15, 20, or 25 hours per week
2026 Dates
January 5 - 30
February 2 - 27
March 2 - 26
April 6 - May 1
May 4 - 29
June 1 - 26
July 6 - 31
August 3 - 28
August 31 - September 25
October 12 - November 6
November 9 - December 4
2026 Prices
Application fee: $225
Tuition: $1,795 (15 hours per week / 60 hours total)
Tuition: $2,095 (20 hours per week / 80 hours total)
Tuition: $2,345 (25 hours per week / 100 hours total)
International Student Services fee: $250 per 4-week program
UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies medical insurance: $240 per 4-week program
Books: $80-100*
Financial Verification Requirements:
- 15 hours per week: No financial verification is required.
- 20 hours per week: A minimum of $4,897 USD per session must be documented via a bank statement or equivalent proof of funds.
- 25 hours per week: A minimum of $5,147 USD per session must be documented via a bank statement or equivalent proof of funds.
- Dependents: Add $200 USD per week for the first dependent and $100 USD per week for each additional dependent. (Only spouses and children qualify as dependents.)
2027 Dates
January 4 - 29
February 1 - 26
March 1 - 25
April 5 - 30
May 3 - 28
June 1 - 25
July 6 - 30
August 2 - 27
August 30 - September 24
October 11 - November 5
November 8 - December 3
2027 Prices
Application fee: $225
Tuition: $1,795 (15 hours per week / 60 hours total)
Tuition: $2,095 (20 hours per week/ 80 hours total)
Tuition: $2,345 (25 hours per week/ 100 hours total)
International Student Services fee: $250 per 4-week program
UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies medical insurance: $260 per 4-week program
Books: $80-100*
Financial Verification Requirements:
- 15 hours per week: No financial verification is required.
- 20 hours per week: A minimum of $5,057 USD per session must be documented via a bank statement or equivalent proof of funds.
- 25 hours per week: A minimum of $5,307 USD per session must be documented via a bank statement or equivalent proof of funds.
- Dependents: Add $200 USD per week for the first dependent and $100 USD per week for each additional dependent. (Only spouses and children qualify as dependents.)
ENGLISH FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES
Business English
4 weeks, 15 or 20 hours per week
2026 Dates
January 5 - 30
February 2 - 27
July 6 - 31
August 3 - 28
2026 Prices
Application fee: $225
Tuition: $2,590 (15 hours per week / 60 hours total)
Tuition: $2,890 (20 hours per week / 80 hours total)
International Student Services fee: $250
UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies medical insurance: $240 per 4-week program
Books: $50-100
Financial Verification Requirements:
- 15 hours per week: No financial verification is required.
- 20 hours per week: A minimum of $5,692 USD per session must be documented via a bank statement or equivalent proof of funds.
- Dependents: Add $200 USD per week for the first dependent and $100 USD per week for each additional dependent. (Only spouses and children qualify as dependents.)
2027 Dates
January 4 - 29
February 1 - 26
July 6 - 30
August 2 -27
2027 Prices
Application fee: $225
Tuition: $2,590 (15 hours per week / 60 hours total)
Tuition: $2,890 (20 hours per week / 80 hours total)
International Student Services fee: $250
UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies medical insurance: $260 per 4-week program
Books: $50-100
Financial Verification Requirements:
- 15 hours per week: No financial verification is required.
- 20 hours per week: A minimum of $5,852 USD per session must be documented via a bank statement or equivalent proof of funds.
- Dependents: Add $200 USD per week for the first dependent and $100 USD per week for each additional dependent. (Only spouses and children qualify as dependents.)
Medical English
4 weeks, 15 or 20 hours per week
2026 Dates
January 5 - 30
February 2 - 27
July 6 - 31
August 3 - 28
2026 Prices
Application fee: $225
Tuition: $2,590 (15 hours per week / 60 hours total)
Tuition: $2,890 (20 hours per week / 80 hours total)
International Student Services fee: $250 per 4-week program
UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies medical insurance: $240 per 4-week program
Books: $175*
Financial Verification Requirements:
- 15 hours per week: No financial verification is required.
- 20 hours per week: A minimum of $5,692 USD per session must be documented via a bank statement or equivalent proof of funds.
- Dependents: Add $200 USD per week for the first dependent and $100 USD per week for each additional dependent. (Only spouses and children qualify as dependents.)
2027 Dates
January 4 - 29
February 1 - 26
July 6 - 30
August 2 -27
2027 Prices
Application fee: $225
Tuition: $2,590 (15 hours per week / 60 hours total)
Tuition: $2,890 (20 hours per week / 80 hours total)
International Student Services fee: $250
UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies medical insurance: $260 per 4-week program
Books: $50-100
Financial Verification Requirements:
- 15 hours per week: No financial verification is required.
- 20 hours per week: A minimum of $5,852 USD per session must be documented via a bank statement or equivalent proof of funds.
- Dependents: Add $200 USD per week for the first dependent and $100 USD per week for each additional dependent. (Only spouses and children qualify as dependents.)
Legal English
4 weeks, 15 or 20 hours per week
2026 Dates
January 5 - 30
February 2 - 27
July 6 - 31
August 3 - 28
2026 Prices
Application fee: $225
Tuition: $2,590 (15 hours per week / 60 hours total)
Tuition: $2,890 (20 hours per week / 80 hours total)
International Student Services fee: $250 per 4-week program
UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies medical insurance: $240 per 4-week program
Books: $175*
Financial Verification Requirements:
2026 Programs- 15 hours per week: No financial verification is required.
- 20 hours per week: A minimum of $5,692 USD per session must be documented via a bank statement or equivalent proof of funds.
- Dependents: Add $200 USD per week for the first dependent and $100 USD per week for each additional dependent. (Only spouses and children qualify as dependents.)
2027 Dates
January 4 - 29
February 1 - 26
July 6 - 30
2027 Prices
Application fee: $225
Tuition: $2,590 (15 hours per week / 60 hours total)
Tuition: $2,890 (20 hours per week / 80 hours total)
International Student Services fee: $250
UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies medical insurance: $260 per 4-week program
Books: $50-100
Financial Verification Requirements:
- 15 hours per week: No financial verification is required.
- 20 hours per week: A minimum of $5,852 USD per session must be documented via a bank statement or equivalent proof of funds.
- Dependents: Add $200 USD per week for the first dependent and $100 USD per week for each additional dependent. (Only spouses and children qualify as dependents.)
* Payment of books/materials CANNOT be made in advance. Books/materials must be purchased upon arrival at UC San Diego.
University and Professional Studies (UPS)
11 weeks, schedule varies
2026 Dates
January 2 - March 21
March 23 - June 12
June 17 - September 12
September 16 - December 12
2026 Prices
Application fee: $225
Tuition: $8,790
International Student Services Fee: $500 per quarter
UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies medical insurance: $780 per quarter
Books/Materials: Approximately $200 - $800 per quarter*
Financial Verification Requirements:
- 1 quarter: A minimum of $16,946 USD per session must be documented via a bank statement or equivalent proof of funds.
- Dependents: Add $200 USD per week for the first dependent and $100 USD per week for each additional dependent. (Only spouses and children qualify as dependents.)
2027 Dates
December 30, 2026 - March 20
March 22 - June 11
June 16 - September 11
September 15 - December 11
2027 Prices
Application fee: $225
Tuition: $8,790
International Student Services Fee: $500 per quarter
UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies medical insurance: $845 per quarter
Books/Materials: Approximately $200 - $800 per quarter*
Financial Verification Requirements:
- 1 quarter: A minimum of $17,426 USD per session must be documented via a bank statement or equivalent proof of funds.
- Dependents: Add $200 USD per week for the first dependent and $100 USD per week for each additional dependent. (Only spouses and children qualify as dependents.)
* Payment of books/materials CANNOT be made in advance. Books/materials must be purchased upon arrival at UC San Diego.
Business Administration (One Quarter)
2026 Dates
January 2 - March 21
March 23 - June 12
June 17 - September 12
September 16 - December 12
2026 Prices
Application fee: $225
Tuition: $7,790
International Student Services fee: $500 per quarter
UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies medical insurance: $780 per quarter
Books/Materials: Books included in the first quarter.
Financial Verification Requirements:
- 1 quarter: A minimum of $15,946 USD per session must be documented via a bank statement or equivalent proof of funds.
- Dependents: Add $200 USD per week for the first dependent and $100 USD per week for each additional dependent. (Only spouses and children qualify as dependents.)
2027 Dates
January 4 - March 20
March 22 - June 11
June 16 - September 11
September 15 - December 11
2027 Prices
Application fee: $225
Tuition: $7,790
International Student Services fee: $500 per quarter
UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies medical insurance: $845 per quarter
Books/Materials: Books included in the first quarter.
Financial Verification Requirements:
- 1 quarter: A minimum of $16,426 USD per session must be documented via a bank statement or equivalent proof of funds.
- Dependents: Add $200 USD per week for the first dependent and $100 USD per week for each additional dependent. (Only spouses and children qualify as dependents.)
Business Administration (Two Quarters)
2026 Dates
January 2 - June 12
March 23 - September 12
June 17 - December 12
September 16 - March 20, 2027
2026 Prices
Application fee: $225
Tuition: $14,990
International Student Services fee: $800 for two quarters
UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies medical insurance: $1,560 for two quarters
Books/Materials: $300 - $800 per quarter. Books included in the first quarter.*
Financial Verification Requirements:
- 2 quarters: A minimum of $31,102 USD per session must be documented via a bank statement or equivalent proof of funds.
- Dependents: Add $200 USD per week for the first dependent and $100 USD per week for each additional dependent. (Only spouses and children qualify as dependents.)
2027 Dates
January 4 - June 11
March 22 - September 11
June 16 - December 11
September 15 - March 18, 2028
2027 Prices
Application fee: $225
Tuition: $14,990
International Student Services fee: $800 for two quarters
UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies medical insurance: $1,690 for two quarters
Books/Materials: $300 - $800 per quarter. Books included in the first quarter.*
Financial Verification Requirements:
- 2 quarters: A minimum of $32,062 USD per session must be documented via a bank statement or equivalent proof of funds.
- Dependents: Add $200 USD per week for the first dependent and $100 USD per week for each additional dependent. (Only spouses and children qualify as dependents.)
Business Administration (Three Quarters)
2026 Dates
January 2 - September 12
March 23 - December 12
June 17 - March 20, 2027
September 16 - June 11, 2027
2026 Prices
Application fee: $225
Tuition: $22,190
International Student Services fee: $1,200 for three quarters
UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies medical insurance: $2,340 for three quarters
Books/Materials: $300 - $800 per quarter. Books included in the first quarter.*
Financial Verification Requirements:
- 3 quarters: A minimum of $46,358 USD per session must be documented via a bank statement or equivalent proof of funds.
- Dependents: Add $200 USD per week for the first dependent and $100 USD per week for each additional dependent. (Only spouses and children qualify as dependents.)
2027 Dates
January 4 - September 11
March 22 - December 11
June 16 - March 18, 2028
September 15 - June 16, 2028
2027 Prices
Application fee: $225
Tuition: $22,190
International Student Services fee: $1,200 for three quarters
UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies medical insurance: $2,535 for three quarters
Books/Materials: $300 - $800 per quarter. Books included in the first quarter.*
Financial Verification Requirements:
- 3 quarters: A minimum of $47,798 USD per session must be documented via a bank statement or equivalent proof of funds.
- Dependents: Add $200 USD per week for the first dependent and $100 USD per week for each additional dependent. (Only spouses and children qualify as dependents.)
Business Management (Two Quarters)
2026 Dates
January 2 - June 12
March 23 - September 12
June 17 - December 12
September 16 - March 20, 2027
2026 Prices
Application fee: $225
Tuition: $14,990
International Student Services fee: $800 for two quarters
UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies medical insurance: $1,560 for two quarters
Books/Materials: $300 - $800 per quarter.*
Financial Verification Requirements:
- 2 quarters: A minimum of $31,102 USD per session must be documented via a bank statement or equivalent proof of funds.
- Dependents: Add $200 USD per week for the first dependent and $100 USD per week for each additional dependent. (Only spouses and children qualify as dependents.)
2027 Dates
January 4 - June 11
March 22 - September 11
June 16 - December 11
September 15 - March 18, 2028
2027 Prices
Application fee: $225
Tuition: $14,990
International Student Services fee: $800 for two quarters
UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies medical insurance: $1,690 for two quarters
Books/Materials: $300 - $800 per quarter.*
Financial Verification Requirements:
- 2 quarters: A minimum of $32,062 USD per session must be documented via a bank statement or equivalent proof of funds.
- Dependents: Add $200 USD per week for the first dependent and $100 USD per week for each additional dependent. (Only spouses and children qualify as dependents.)
Business Management (Three Quarters)
2026 Dates
January 2 - September 12
March 23 - December 12
June 17 - March 20, 2027
September 16 - June 11, 2027
2026 Prices
Application fee: $225
Tuition: $22,190
International Student Services fee: $1,200 for three quarters
UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies medical insurance: $2,340 for three quarters
Books/Materials: $300 - $800 per quarter.*
Financial Verification Requirements:
- 3 quarters: A minimum of $46,358 USD per session must be documented via a bank statement or equivalent proof of funds.
- Dependents: Add $200 USD per week for the first dependent and $100 USD per week for each additional dependent. (Only spouses and children qualify as dependents.)
2027 Dates
January 4 - September 11
March 22 - December 11
June 16 - March 18, 2028
September 15 - June 16, 2028
2027 Prices
Application fee: $225
Tuition: $22,190
International Student Services fee: $1,200 for three quarters
UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies medical insurance: $2,535 for three quarters
Books/Materials: $300 - $800 per quarter.*
Financial Verification Requirements:
- 3 quarters: A minimum of $47,798 USD per session must be documented via a bank statement or equivalent proof of funds.
- Dependents: Add $200 USD per week for the first dependent and $100 USD per week for each additional dependent. (Only spouses and children qualify as dependents.)
Digital Marketing (One Quarter)
2026 Dates
January 2 - March 21
March 23 - June 12
June 17 - September 12
September 16 - December 12
2026 Prices
Application fee: $225
Tuition: $7,790
International Student Services fee: $500
UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies medical insurance: $780
Books/Materials: $300 - $800*
Financial Verification Requirements:
- 1 quarter: A minimum of $15,946 USD per session must be documented via a bank statement or equivalent proof of funds.
- Dependents: Add $200 USD per week for the first dependent and $100 USD per week for each additional dependent. (Only spouses and children qualify as dependents.)
2027 Dates
January 4 - March 20
March 22 - June 11
June 16 - September 11
September 15 - December 11
2027 Prices
Application fee: $225
Tuition: $7,790
International Student Services fee: $500
UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies medical insurance: $845
Books/Materials: $300 - $800*
Financial Verification Requirements:
- 1 quarter: A minimum of $16,426 USD per session must be documented via a bank statement or equivalent proof of funds.
- Dependents: Add $200 USD per week for the first dependent and $100 USD per week for each additional dependent. (Only spouses and children qualify as dependents.)
Leadership and Management (One Quarter)
2026 Dates
January 2 - March 21
March 23 - June 12
June 17 - September 12
September 16 - December 12
2026 Prices
Application fee: $225
Tuition: $7,790
International Student Services fee: $500
UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies medical insurance: $780
Books/Materials: $300 - $800*
Financial Verification Requirements:
- 1 quarter: A minimum of $15,946 USD per session must be documented via a bank statement or equivalent proof of funds.
- Dependents: Add $200 USD per week for the first dependent and $100 USD per week for each additional dependent. (Only spouses and children qualify as dependents.)
2027 Dates
January 4 - March 20
March 22 - June 11
June 16 - September 11
September 15 - December 11
2027 Prices
Application fee: $225
Tuition: $7,790
International Student Services fee: $500
UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies medical insurance: $845
Books/Materials: $300 - $800*
Financial Verification Requirements:
- 1 quarter: A minimum of $16,426 USD per session must be documented via a bank statement or equivalent proof of funds.
- Dependents: Add $200 USD per week for the first dependent and $100 USD per week for each additional dependent. (Only spouses and children qualify as dependents.)
Project Management (Two Quarters)
2026 Dates
March 23 - September 12
September 16 - March 20, 2027
2026 Prices
Application fee: $225
Tuition: $14,990
International Student Services fee: $800 for two quarters
UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies medical insurance: $1,560 for two quarters
Books/Materials: $300 - $800 per quarter*
Financial Verification Requirements:
- 2 quarters: A minimum of $31,102 USD per session must be documented via a bank statement or equivalent proof of funds.
- Dependents: Add $200 USD per week for the first dependent and $100 USD per week for each additional dependent. (Only spouses and children qualify as dependents.)
2027 Dates
March 22 - September 11
September 15 - March 18, 2028
2027 Prices
Application fee: $225
Tuition: $14,990
International Student Services fee: $800 for two quarters
UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies medical insurance: $1,690 for two quarters
Books/Materials: $300 - $800 per quarter.*
Financial Verification Requirements:
- 2 quarters: A minimum of $32,062 USD per session must be documented via a bank statement or equivalent proof of funds.
- Dependents: Add $200 USD per week for the first dependent and $100 USD per week for each additional dependent. (Only spouses and children qualify as dependents.)
Project Management and Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (Two Quarters)
2026 Dates
March 23 - September 12
September 16 - March 20, 2027
2026 Prices
Application fee: $225
Tuition: $18,090
International Student Services fee: $800 for two quarters
UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies medical insurance: $1,560 for two quarters
Books/Materials: $300 - $800 per quarter*
Financial Verification Requirements:
2026 Programs- 2 quarters (with optional Lean Six Sigma): A minimum of $34,202 USD per session must be documented via a bank statement or equivalent proof of funds.
- Dependents: Add $200 USD per week for the first dependent and $100 USD per week for each additional dependent. (Only spouses and children qualify as dependents.)
2027 Dates
March 22 - September 11
September 15 - March 18, 2028
2027 Prices
Application fee: $225
Tuition: $18,090
International Student Services fee: $800 for two quarters
UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies medical insurance: $1,690 for two quarters
Books/Materials: $300 - $800 per quarter.*
Financial Verification Requirements:
- 2 quarters: A minimum of $35,162 USD per session must be documented via a bank statement or equivalent proof of funds.
- Dependents: Add $200 USD per week for the first dependent and $100 USD per week for each additional dependent. (Only spouses and children qualify as dependents.)
*Payment of books/materials CANNOT be made in advance. Books/materials must be purchased upon arrival at UC San Diego.
2026 Holidays
Jan 1 – New Year's HolidayJan 19 – Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Feb 16 – Presidents' Day
Mar 27 – Farmworkers Day
May 25 – Memorial Day
June 19 – Juneteenth National Day
July 3 – Independence Day
Sep 7 – Labor Day
Nov 11 – Veterans Day
Nov 26-27 – Thanksgiving Holiday
Dec 12 – Fall Quarter Ends
Dec 24-25 – Winter Break
2027 Holidays
Jan 1 – New Year's HolidayJan 18 – Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Feb 15 – Presidents' Day
Mar 26 – Farmworkers Day
May 31 – Memorial Day
June 18 – Juneteenth National Day
July 5 – Independence Day
Sep 6 – Labor Day
Nov 11 – Veterans Day
Nov 25-26 – Thanksgiving Holiday
Dec 11 – Fall Quarter Ends
Dec 24-25 – Winter Break
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