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Overview

University of California, Irvine (UCI) ranked 8^th among public universities in the USA by the U.S. News & World Report and 36^th among all public and private universities nationally. UCI Division of Continuing Education (UCI DCE) is dedicated to serving the global student community by providing highly valued, innovative, and practical learning experiences that promote personal and professional success at any stage of life.

UCI DCE partners with businesses, the UCI campus, professional organizations, and leading higher education institutions on an international scale to offer industry-relevant programs. Students can choose from a variety of programs including ESL, Experience University Research programs for high school students, university preparation programs, and accelerated certificate programs.

UCI is a proud member of the Open Courseware Consortium (OCW) that makes educational resources free and accessible for everyone around the world. This benefits people who are unable to access formal education but need it.

UCI’s career resources boost students’ career planning, making them open to new challenges and opportunities. Besides this, there are plenty of academic resources available on campus, including a bookstore, library, campus assistance and recreation center. The library is categorized into Grunigen Medical Library, Science Library, and Langson Library.

The ‘Anteater Recreation Center’ is a state-of-the-art fitness hub, with gymnasiums and aerobics facilities. Accommodation at the university is tailored to students’ choices, offering varied styles and benefits.

Average Tuition Fee Per Year

Undergraduate

Fees are per year and for indicative purpose

35,70,772

Postgraduate

Fees are per year and for indicative purpose

8,67,776

Costs per year

Overall cost of living

Source: College Board

3,34,746

Average private rent

Source: College Board

7,34,687

Teaching quality

UCI DCE provides international students with high-quality professional content and English language instruction.

It helps them prepare to study at undergraduate and postgraduate level, but also includes programs for high school students who want to gain invaluable experience as they prepare to apply to college.

Students receive individualized attention from supportive and highly-qualified instructors. They also have access to a range of support services including cultural activities and help with immersion into American life.

UCI DCE offers courses where students can increase their proficiency in English reading, writing, and speaking skills for academic, business, and everyday environments. Coursework can be a gateway to additional professional or academic goals.

There are many opportunities for students to network with industry experts, instructors and fellow students to enhance the educational experience.

Study options

UCI DCE’s International Programs provides international students with high quality cultural, professional, and academic experiences to help them compete in today’s competitive global market. Some of the experiences include an Internship Experience, high-quality instruction in the English language, and comprehensive preparation for studies at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Study options on offer include:

English Language Programs

Dynamic, immersive English language study is offered to students at various levels of English proficiency.

Certificate & Internship Programs

Skilled instructors teach specialized programs that balance theory and practice. Students may also choose to enroll in DCE’s Internship Experience, which provides students with the opportunity to practice what they’ve learnt in a real-work environment, and earn the opportunity to pursue Optional Practical Training (OPT).

University Preparation Programs

Preparation programs at both undergraduate and graduate levels are designed to help students become more competitive applicants to U.S. universities.

Admissions

The application process varies by program. For more details, students can visit the UCI DCE individual application pages and check the process for their desired program and level of study.

Students can contact the friendly staff at UCI DCE who will help with the application process and answer any related queries.

Facilities

Innovative study environment

In 2019, Sierra Magazine ranked UCI first in the U.S. and second overall for its green campus in the ‘Cool Schools’ list.

UCI DCE was also awarded the LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) Platinum certification for its green building practices.

Housing options

University Apartments offer students off-campus, same-gender, two-bedroom apartments with two bathrooms. Benefits include:

Convenient location, 2.5 miles from campus and close to shopping centers, international grocery stores, restaurants, cafes and more
Furnishing included
Student Resident Advisors who help with the transition into university life
Staff available 24/7 for any issues with facilities
Access to pool, jacuzzi, fitness centers, tennis, volleyball, and basketball courts
Wireless internet, cable TV, and DVD player are provided
UCI shuttle service (available at a cost)
Students provided bicycles for their use

Alternatively, students can choose the homestay accommodation where they can reside with a local family. This is a perfect way to improve language skills and experience American family life.

Students can visit the UCI DCE website for more information on accommodation options and other facilities.

Location

Irvine

UCI is based in one of the most vibrant, beautiful regions of the Southern Californian coast. Irvine is among the USA’s largest master-planned communities and has a highly-educated and diverse population.

‘Safest Big City in America’

With a mild Mediterranean climate, Irvine provides students with an environment that is clean and family-oriented. The city has ranked as the safest big U.S. city by the FBI for the 15^th consecutive time.

It is based in the heart of Orange County and is located minutes from famous surfing beaches of Laguna, Newport and Huntington. It is also close to San Diego and Los Angeles.

The heart of the ‘Technology Coast’

Irvine offers students numerous benefits including many career opportunities and the city is home to one of the nation’s most rapidly growing and dynamic industry centers.

Student life

International students will enjoy robust Student Support Services, including academic and immigration advising, health and wellness support, and career preparation workshops. There is also a wide variety of things to do while at UCI. While some activities are fee based, there are plenty of free options for students to enjoy.

Communication Club for language and cultural exchanges
Sports team events
Popular events such as Shocktoberfest, Involvement Fair, Summerland, Celebrate UCI, and Relay for Life
Campus libraries
Computer labs with self-access for individual study
Recreational games on campus
Lecture series and music, dance, theater and other cultural events
Tours to popular theme parks, beaches, museums, and more
Free quarterly events including a Welcome Picnic, International Potluck, Beach Bonfire, Summer Pool Party, Halloween Festival, and soccer tournaments

Covid-19 support

The well-being of students and the campus community is front and center at UCI, including a comprehensive support and action plan for Covid-19. The institution has a dedicated response center to deal with any queries, concerns or questions related to Covid-19 and studying at UCI. This includes information related to on-campus classes, campus services, testing and vaccinations.

Graduate outcomes

UCI is home to over 188,000 alumni that feature leaders in science, the arts, business, education and much more. In fact, alumni include three Pulitzer Prize winners as well as the architect of ‘HTTP/1:1’.

California is home to the world’s 5^th largest economy with a USD 2.9 trillion GDP (Forbes), making for a great place to graduate and start a successful career.

From creating global business leaders to high-tech start-ups, UCI tackles the issues of the world today while addressing the changing economy. Some of the university’s highlights include:

Over 100 new inventions each year
It is an ‘Innovation District’, that has created many scale-ups and start-ups
World-class research on breakthrough topics such as the conversion of plastic bottles to energy, cancer treatments with protein folding, mapping techniques for climate change, and much more

Students in UCI DCE programs benefit from professional and academic experiences and unparalleled support. UCI DCE’s Accelerated Certificate Programs provide not only a strong network of international professional contacts, but also opportunities for business experience through participation in an Internship Program and a pathway to Optional Practical Training (OPT).

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University of California, Irvine Division of Continuing Education

University of California, Irvine Division of Continuing Education

Overview

Average Tuition Fee Per Year

35,70,772

8,67,776

Costs per year

3,34,746

7,34,687

Teaching quality

Study options

English Language Programs

Certificate & Internship Programs

University Preparation Programs

Admissions

Facilities

Innovative study environment

Housing options

Location

Irvine

‘Safest Big City in America’

The heart of the ‘Technology Coast’

Student life

Covid-19 support

Graduate outcomes

Student reviews

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What do other students say...

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English score required

Minimum IELTS Score

6.0Undergraduate

6.0Postgraduate

Minimum TOEFL IBT

71Undergraduate

71Postgraduate

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