What To Send

Fill out the International Programs Application Form. All documents must be in English. 

General International Programs Application Checklist:

1. Application fee (nonrefundable):

• English Language Programs: $175 for programs starting in 2024, or $225 for programs starting in 2025.
• University Credit Programs: $225
• Certificate Programs: $225

2. Financial verification WITH SPONSOR'S SIGNATURE (if I-20 is required)

3. Copy of passport name page 

4. UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies medical insurance fee

5. Tuberculosis (TB) Assessment and Immunization Requirements: details and instructions will be sent to each student after the student is accepted into the program.

6. On-campus housing application (if selected; summer only)

• Include the 4-week On-campus Housing Application.
• Full payment must be included with the on-campus housing application to reserve space.

Do you need to submit more documents with your application?

Your program may require that you submit additional documents along with the International Programs Application Form. Please see the additional required documents below that must be submitted for your specific program:

Additional Supporting Documents for English Language Programs:

• Transfer students must submit an Academic Verification Form with their application. Please email the form to ipadmission@ucsd.edu.
• Legal English Program: Students must have an advanced language proficiency level to take this program. Advanced proficiency levels are determined by ELI tests which are given upon arrival at UC San Diego. Previous Legal experience (work or study) preferred.

Additional Supporting Documents for TEFL Certificate and Programs:

• Language proficiency verification

Additional Supporting Documents for University and Professional Studies (UPS):

• Language proficiency verification
• Copy of transcripts in English for the most recent year and a half (3 semesters) of academic studies. These transcripts must clearly indicate excellent academic achievement.
• UPS Course List Form listing 12 or more courses per quarter, organized by quarter, you would like to take at UC San Diego or UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies (UPS Only). This form is part of the application form for UPS.
• A one-page statement explaining your reasons for choosing UC San Diego for your study abroad experience.

Additional Supporting Documents for Business Certificate Programs:

• Language proficiency verification
• For Business Administration, the last year of academic transcripts in English.
• For Digital Marketing, Business Intelligence Analysis, and Leadership and Management, students must submit university transcripts in English and a CV.
• For Business Management and Project Management, students must submit university transcripts showing successful completion of a three or four-year university degree.
• Resume or curriculum vitae (CV) showing a minimum number of 2 or more years of full-time work experience. 

There are no final application deadlines to apply for these programs, but all programs close when they are full. Applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-serve basis until all seats available are taken by the most qualified applicants.

Additional Supporting Documents for Paralegal Certificate:

• Language proficiency verification
• Three dated and signed letters of recommendation on academic or company letterhead
• Copy of transcripts in English indicating a strong academic record; including a grading key
• Completion of university degree