Study Graduate Success Through Academics and Research (STAR) at University of California - Irvine Extension (Irvine Division of Continuing Education) in the USA, University of California, Irvine Division of Continuing Education
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Graduate Success Through Academics and Research (STAR)

USA

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What will I learn?

The Graduate Success Through Academics and Research (STAR) General Track includes comprehensive academic English training and a focused study plan that is relevant to a student's field of study and provides the flexibility of choosing Accelerated Certificate Programs or university credit-bearing classes learn the course topics that target critical and analytical thinking, resume writing, and interviewing skills.STAR does not offer conditional or guaranteed admission to UCI or any other university. Any STAR program information should be referred to our official website.

Which department am I in?

University of California, Irvine Division of Continuing Education

Study options

Full Time (9 Months)

Tuition fees
US$29,800.00 per year
Books and Supplies - 150-400(Quarterly estimate)
Start date

January 2027

Venue

UCI Division of Continuing Education

510 E Peltason Dr.,

Irvine,

California,

92697, West, United States

Full Time (9 Months)

Tuition fees
US$29,800.00 per year
Books and Supplies - 150-400(Quarterly estimate)
Start date

April 2027

Venue

UCI Division of Continuing Education

510 E Peltason Dr.,

Irvine,

California,

92697, West, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Official academic transcripts to prove your completion of at least three years of college education and to meet the minimum GPA requirement of 3.0 (or equivalent)

If you have already completed your bachelors degree, provide a copy of your 4-year bachelors degree diploma/graduation certificate or a confirmation statement issued by your current university/college with your expected graduation date and year

STAR General Track

  • 71 iBT TOEFL ((To send an official TOEFL test score, please select the institution code B166.)
  • 530 PBT TOEFL or 17 on each section
  • 685 TOEIC
  • 6.0 IELTS (To send an official IELTS test score, please select the institution code B166.)
  • B2 CEFR or ISE
  • 3.5 iTEP
  • 95 Duolingo
  • 50 Pearson Academic
  • Advanced Cambridge
  • EIKEN Japanese Test in Practical English “Grade pre-1”

STAR Specialized Track

  • BULATS 65
  • CEFR: B2, C1, C2
  • CET-4 (China): 493
  • CET-6: 450
  • 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

STAR 3+1+1 Track

  • BULATS 65
  • CEFR: B2, C1, C2
  • CET-4 (China): 493
  • CET-6: 450
  • Computer-based TOEFL: 213
  • Duolingo: 95
  • GEPT: High intermediate
  • GRE (Verbal score): 150
  • IELTS: 6.0
  • Internet-based TOEFL: 71
  • iTEP: 3.5
  • Kaplan International: Higher intermediate
  • Paper-based TOEFL: 530 or 17 on each section
  • Pearson Academic: 50
  • TEM: 70
  • TOEIC: 685
  • DCE 10-Week ESL: Level 6

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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