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Course info
Summary
Program Tracks
Students can choose from one of the following tracks of study within STAR that suits their best interest and educational goals:
Business Track Earn a post-graduate certificate in a professional field and receive advanced training in personal branding through our comprehensive Resume Development / Interview Skills course.
Research Track Enroll in UCI academic coursework to experience U.S. university-level courses and/or to fulfill the pre-requisites for application to a graduate degree program.
Graduate Success Through Academics and Research (STAR)
Program Tracks
Students can choose from one of the following tracks of study within STAR that suits their best interest and educational goals:
Business Track Earn a post-graduate certificate in a professional field and receive advanced training in personal branding through our comprehensive Resume Development / Interview Skills course.
Research Track Enroll in UCI academic coursework to experience U.S. university-level courses and/or to fulfill the pre-requisites for application to a graduate degree program.
Benefits
Expert guidance on U.S. graduate school selection and assistance with the application process
Exclusive networking opportunities with selective graduate programs to showcase your strengths and to receive pre-admission consultation
Undergraduate and Graduate academic credit-bearing classes that may satisfy the pre-requisites of and be transferable to your desired graduate program; Up to one-half units transferable to selective graduate programs at UCI
Research Citation and Principles classes to teach the structure of building a research project and potential opportunity to work with UCI professors on research projects
Enhanced CV with completion of our Accelerated Certificate Programs/UCI credit courses, plus expert guidance on building a successful graduate school resume and career-related advising on internships and Optional Practical Training (OPT)
Intensive Academic English support, including coursework and tutoring in English, American culture, and academic university study skills
GRE, GMAT, and other standardized test preparation courses that focus on test-taking strategies and improving scores
Comprehensive academic support and individualized advising
Intercultural conversation experiences with current UCI students who will meet in one-on-one or group conversational settings
Advanced training in interview skills and U.S. business etiquette
Social events and excursions with other international and American students
Course options
Here are the different ways in which you can study Graduate Success Through Academics and Research (STAR).
Full Time (6 months)
Tuition fees
$21,000.00 (15,73,688) per year
*Price shown is for indicative purpose, please check with institution
From
16-Sep-21, 15-Dec-21, 21-Sep-22
Venue
University of California, Irvine Division of Continuing Education
Building CE-3 #234,
Pereira at Brandywine,
IRVINE,
California,
92697, United States
Full Time (6 months)
Tuition fees
$24,000.00 (17,98,500) per year
*Price shown is for indicative purpose, please check with institution
From
16-Sep-21, 15-Dec-21, 07-Sep-22
Venue
University of California, Irvine Division of Continuing Education
Building CE-3 #234,
Pereira at Brandywine,
IRVINE,
California,
92697, United States
Full Time (9 months)
Tuition fees
$26,800.00 (20,08,325) per year
9-month tuition: USD $26,800; Approximate total cost for 9 months: USD $46,800, excludes airfare
*Price shown is for indicative purpose, please check with institution
From
22-Sep-21, 15-Dec-21, 21-Sep-22
Venue
University of California, Irvine Division of Continuing Education
Building CE-3 #234,
Pereira at Brandywine,
IRVINE,
California,
92697, United States
Full Time (9 months)
Tuition fees
$29,800.00 (22,33,138) per year
9-month tuition: USD $29,800; Approximate total cost for 9 months: USD $49,800, excludes airfare
*Price shown is for indicative purpose, please check with institution
From
22-Sep-21, 15-Dec-21, 21-Sep-22
Venue
University of California, Irvine Division of Continuing Education
Building CE-3 #234,
Pereira at Brandywine,
IRVINE,
California,
92697, United States
Entry requirement for international students
Minimum GPA requirement of 3.0 (or equivalent)
If you have already completed your bachelor’s degree, provide a copy of your 4-year bachelor’s degree diploma/graduation certificate or a confirmation statement issued by your current university/college with your expected graduation date and year
STAR Business Track
71 iBT TOEFL
530 PBT TOEFL or 17 on each section
685 TOEIC
6.0 IELTS
B2 CEFR or ISE
3.5 iTEP
95 Duolingo
50 Pearson Academic
Advanced Cambridge
EIKEN Japanese Test in Practical English “Grade pre-1”
STAR Research Track
BULATS 65
CEFR: B2, C1, C2
CET-4 (China) 493
CET-6450
Computer-based TOEFL:213
Duolingo:105
GEPT High intermediate
GRE (Verbal score) 150
IELTS:6.5
Internet-based TOEFL: 80
iTEP: Level 5
Paper-based TOEFL: 600
TEM 70
TOEIC: 685
DCE 10-Week ESL Level 6
* Please check with your chosen school for the exact entry requirements for your programme.