UCLA Extension International Programs

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is one of the most prestigious and top-ranked universities in the world. The distinguished faculty includes Nobel Prize winners and members of the National Academy of Sciences.

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A division of UCLA, UCLA Extension is the largest, single-campus continuing education program in the world. UCLA Extension certificate programs provide international students and working professionals with the knowledge and skills they need in their careers and personal lives. Over 50 certificate programs are approved for international students (F-1 visa) and are recognized worldwide for their outstanding quality.

Certificate Programs for International Students

Benefit professionals who wish to advance in their current fields or change careers, as well as students who are just beginning their professional lives
Courses emphasize practical experience and work-related applications, taught by industry leaders
Enroll local residents and students from over 40 different countries
Most programs offer Optional Practical Training (OPT) and internships
- OPT allows you to stay in the U.S. and work for 1 year. It is an experience that can advance your career and impress employers worldwide.

Program Requirements

All certificate programs require an equivalent of a U.S. high school education; a few programs require an undergraduate degree. The programs also require TOEFL iBT or IELTS scores.

Approved Certificate Programs for F-1 visa include:

Arts

Design Communication Arts
Interior Design: Foundation Level
Landscape Architecture

Business and Management

Accounting
Advertising
Business Administration
Entrepreneurship
Finance
Human Resources Management
International Trade and Commerce
Marketing
Paralegal Training Program
Real Estate
Taxation

Engineering and Information Systems

Applications Programming
Project Management
Systems Analysis

Entertainment Studies and Performing Arts

Acting
Business and Management of Entertainment
Cinematography
Development
Film Scoring
Music Business
Producing
Screenwriting: Film & TV

Humanities and Sciences

Journalism
Pre-Medical and General Sciences Studies
Post-Baccalaureate Program in Classics

Fully Online Certificate Programs

Allow international students to earn a certificate in their home country; F-1 visa is not required
Can be completed entirely online, providing the convenience of a virtual education and the prestige of UCLA
Include a wide range of subjects such as Marketing, Business Writing, Project Management, Screenwriting, and more

English Language Programs at American Language Center (ALC)

Provide superior English language instruction for international students
Benefit students interested in improving their academic and communication skills for personal or professional reasons
Include online courses such as Business Writing for Non-Native Speakers, and Listening, Speaking, and Pronunciation
Offer English language conditional admission to students entering a UCLA Extension certificate program; interested students may have their TOEFL or IELTS scores waived by completing the ALC Academic Intensive English Program (AIEP) level 106A, with a grade of A- or higher. For further details, please check admission requirements of the certificate program you’re interested in.

Student Life

Location

UCLA and UCLA Extension are located in Westwood Village, one of the safest and most attractive neighborhoods in Los Angeles. Only a short-bus ride away from Beverly Hills and the Santa Monica beach, Westwood features theatres, shops, markets, museums, and a variety of restaurants.

Leisure

As a UCLA Extension student, you will enjoy UCLA’s recreational facilities that include a tennis center, swimming pools, and a fitness center. Rock climbing, surfing, sailing, and mountain biking are year-round sports; skiing and snowboarding in the nearby mountains are popular in winter months. When you’re not studying, you can explore beautiful beaches and mountains, great shopping centers, exciting nightlife, impressive art galleries, and attend movie premiers.