How to Apply

Fill out the International Programs Application Form

Print it out and mail or email it to us at:

University of California San Diego
Division of Extended Studies International Programs
9600 N. Torrey Pines Road, Bldg. E
La Jolla, CA 92037-1100
Fax: +1 (858) 534-5703
Email: ipadmission@ucsd.edu 

Email ipinfo@ucsd.edu to ask for a copy of our brochure and application form to be sent to you.

Transfer Students

Submit the Academic Verification Form. Please email ipadmission@ucsd.edu for ay questions.

Paying an application fee does not guarantee admission or conditional admission to any program.Your acceptance to a program depends on the space available in the program, your qualifications for admission to the program, and the time we have available to process your application and issue your acceptance materials. For more information about application fees, please contact ipinfo@ucsd.edu.

When to Apply

It is best to apply 12-16 weeks before the program start-date to allow enough time for us to process your application and for you to make your visa and travel arrangements.

Please do not arrange student visa interviews, housing, and flights until you have received an official letter of acceptance and/or received your I-20.

Certificates

Certificates with the UC San Diego university seal are awarded upon successful completion of your programs. Excellent attendance is an important part of certificate eligibility in all programs.

View a complete list of all program dates.

Payment

We must receive all required fees and tuition in our office 30 days before the published program start-date. Accepted methods of payment: Credit card (VISA/Master Card/AMEX/JCB/Discover and Diner's Club), traveler's checks (in person only - do not mail traveler's checks), personal check (only drawn on U.S. bank), money order or cashier's check (drawn in U.S. currency on a U.S. bank), bank wire (please see directions, below), or cash (in person only - do not mail cash). We cannot accept Euro checks or electronic transfers (ACH).

Credit Card Information:

Please use the IP Online Payment Portal for credit/debit card payments.

IMPORTANT: Do NOT email credit/debit card information to UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies, International Programs.

Step #1: Submit a complete application to the IP Admission department by mail, email (ipadmission@ucsd.edu), or fax +1(858) 534-5703.

Step #2: The IP Admission department will created the PID # (Student ID #) and email the following information to you:

1.        Link to IP Online Payment Portal with instruction

2.        PID # (Student ID #)

3.        Amount to be charged in USD

Step #3: Click on the link provided by the IP Admission department to enter the required information. Click on the submit button. 

Step #4: Once the IP Admission department receives the payment alert, the application will be processed for admission.
 

Bank-to-bank transfers:

UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies International Programs works with Convera (formerly Western Union Business Solutions) to provide international students with a low-cost option for paying their student invoice in their home currency.Convera offers a competitive rate of exchange for processing payments in many international currencies. It allows students, their families, or sponsors the opportunity to securely send bank-to-bank transfers for payment of tuition and fees in their home currency.

How to pay your invoice using Convera:

OPTION A

For an individual payment (one student only), follow these steps:

1. Visit our UC San Diego Extended Studies Convera webpage at https://students.convera.com/geo-buyer/ucsdextension#!/ to make an individualized payment and:
   • Select your preferred language from the dropdown menu located in the upper right corner of the page.
   • Choose your bank's location.
   • Enter the amount to be paid for tuition and fees.
   • Click on ‘Get a Quote’.
2. On the Convera Choose a Way to Pay page:
   • Select the currency amount that will be paid. If you do not see your currency, please click on ‘Show more options’ at the bottom of the page.
   • Select ‘Yes, Continue with this Currency’.
3. On the Convera Student's Details page:
   • Boxes marked with an asterisk (*) are required. Enter the student information, including the Student ID (Student ID number starts with a U followed by 8 numbers).
   • Click 'Next'
4. On the Convera Payer's Details page:
   • Select who will be making the payment.
   • Enter the payer’s information and bank details.
   • Click the box next to ‘I agree to the Terms of Use and have reviewed the Online Privacy Statement'.
   • Click 'Proceed to Payment'.
5. On the Convera Make Payment page:
   • You may print the payment instructions and the beneficiary bank details by clicking 'Print Instructions'. You will also receive an email with the payment instructions. Follow the payment instructions by either:
     a) Logging into your online bank account to pay your tuition and fees online.
     OR
     b) Going to your local bank branch and giving them the payment instructions to request payment of your tuition and fees.

OPTION B

If you are a partner or sponsor submitting payment for a group of students (two or more), please follow the steps below:

1. Go to the UC San Diego Convera webpage for group payments: https://students.convera.com/geo-buyer/ucsdextgroup#!/ and:
   • Select your preferred language from the dropdown menu located in the upper right corner of the page.
   • Choose the location of your bank.
   • Enter the total amount to be paid for tuition and fees.
   • Click on ‘Get a Quote’.
2. On the Convera Choose a Way to Pay page:
   • Select the currency you will use to make the payment. If you do not see your currency, please click on ‘Show more options’ at the bottom of the page.
   • Select ‘Yes, Continue with this Currency’.
3. On the Convera Student's Details page:
   • Boxes marked with an asterisk (*) are required.
   • Enter the Group Name (This should be the name of the university or agency that is referring the students) and all other student information requested.
   • In the 'For group payments' field, enter the Last Name, First Name (as shown on their passport), and Student ID for all students. The student ID number starts with a U followed by eight numbers.
   • Click 'Next'
4. On the Convera Payer's Details page:
   • Select who will be making the payment.
   • Enter the payer’s information and bank details.
   • Check the box next to ‘I agree to the Terms of Use and have reviewed the Online Privacy Statement’.
   • Click 'Proceed to Payment'. 
5. On the Convera Make Payment page:
   1. You may print the payment instructions and the beneficiary bank details by clicking 'Print Instructions'. You will also receive an email with the payment instructions. Follow the payment instructions by either:
      a) Logging into your online bank account to pay your tuition and fees online.
      OR
      b) Going to your local bank branch and giving them the payment instructions to request payment of your tuition and fees.

For ALL payments, please remember to:

• Enter the total amount you wish to pay on your student invoice(s).
• Select payment currency from the available options.
  • If your local currency is not available, please choose another currency from the list (e.g., United States Dollar USD).
• Start your payment as soon as possible to avoid any delays in processing.
• Please include the reference transaction ID number on your bank's payment instructions to ensure that your payment is correctly credited to your student account(s). This number is crucial for us to identify your payment and credit it to your account. Without the reference transaction ID number, your payment will not be credited to your student account.
• After you complete the wire transfer, Convera will forward the US dollar amount to UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies International Programs, where it will be credited to your student account(s).

Questions?

Medical Insurance

UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies medical insurance is MANDATORY for all students. The cost for UC San Diego Medical Insurance will be:

• 2-week programs: $110
• 4-week programs: $220
• 8-week ELI: $550
• University and Professional Studies (UPS): $ 715 per quarter
• Certificate Programs - 1 quarter: $715
• Certificate Programs - 2 quarters: $1,430
• Certificate Programs - 3 quarters: $2,145

UC San Diego Medical Insurance Coverage:

1. Unlimited coverage for medically necessary health care, including pre-existing conditions and mental health care
2. Unlimited coverage for medical evacuation
3. Unlimited coverage for repatriation of remains
4. 100% coverage for all medical care after the $100 USD deductible per person, per policy year
5. 100% coverage for prescription drugs after payment of the required co-payments for each prescription. Co-payments are from $10 to $50 per prescription.

The UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies medical insurance policy for international students covers hospitalization and other medical expenses, with some exceptions, but not dental or eye care. Medical insurance is non-refundable. For information on this requirement, contact our staff at deshealthandsafety@ucsd.edu.

NOTE: In December there is a gap in insurance coverage between academic quarters. UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies medical insurance coverage ends one week after each quarter’s end date. In December, there is a period when you will have no insurance coverage unless you purchase additional coverage. If you are a 8-week ESL or UPS student continuing from fall to winter quarter, you must purchase extra UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies medical insurance for the gap weeks between your fall and winter programs. You must pay for this insurance during the scheduled continuing registration times at the end of the quarter.
 

TB Assessment and Immunization Form

A Tuberculosis (TB) Assessment and proof of immunizations against common diseases are required by UC San Diego for international students who will participate in our international programs. The Student Health and Welfare Advisor will send instructions and details to each student, after the student is accepted into his/her program. Questions? Please email deshealthanddsafety@ucsd.edu.