University Credit Programs

Would you like to study alongside University of California, San Diego bachelor’s and master’s students and take credit-bearing courses at UC San Diego or UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies? If you are an excellent student with very strong English language skills, our university credit programs may be a good study abroad option for you. Universities in many countries count UC San Diego and UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies credits towards their own degree programs. Course transferability is at the discretion of the home university.
 

University and Professional Studies

Want to spend 3, 6, or 9 months studying abroad? University and Professional Studies (UPS) welcomes high achieving, non-matriculated international students to attend a full-time credit-bearing program of UC San Diego or UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies courses within almost all departments at UC San Diego. Customize your own schedule of classes from the thousands of classes offered each quarter.  

Note: UC San Diego operates on a quarter system, with three academic quarters and two summer sessions per year. UC San Diego courses are not available through this program during the summer. Instead, students can enroll in university classes through UC San Diego Summer University Program.
 

Interdisciplinary Marine Conservation Summer Program at UC San Diego

International students interested in ocean sustainability, environmental policy, and marine science can study marine conservation at UC San Diego in California through the Interdisciplinary Marine Conservation program, offered in collaboration with the world-renowned Scripps Institution of Oceanography. The summer program (June 26 – August 28, 2026) examines the scientific, policy, and community dimensions of ocean conservation while offering the opportunity to earn 16 units of graduate-level academic credit.

Key Program Details

• Location: UC San Diego, La Jolla, California
• International Student Orientation: June 25, 2026
• Program dates: June 26 – August 28, 2026
• Academic credit: 16 units of graduate-level credit
• Visa eligibility: Students may qualify for F-1 or J-1 student visa sponsorship through UC San Diego Extended Studies.

International Student Program Cost

Housing, meals, and personal expenses not included in total program cost.

Learn more about the Interdisciplinary Marine Conservation program at UC San Diego.