WORLD-CLASS UNIVERSITY, INCOMPARABLE LOCATION

Founded in 1965, UCI is renowned for its strength as a major research university. We are located in a dynamic U.S. business environment and in one of the most beautiful and vibrant regions in Southern California.

UCI Division of Continuing Education is the bridge to the next step in your academic or professional journey—connecting you with the skills, knowledge, and network you need to expand your horizons and opportunities. 

The city of Irvine has been ranked the #1 Safest Big City in the United States by the FBI every year since 2005 and is surrounded by 42 miles of coastline featuring world-famous beaches.

UC Irvine is situated near a wealth of activities, including beach resorts and theme parks like Disneyland and California Adventure.

Study with us in Irvine!

Intensive ESL

• Learn with dedicated, highly-trained teachers with an average of 16 years of teaching experience
• Prepare for success in your future career or studies at an American college or university
• Advance your skills in upper-level elective classes
• Practice your English and learn about campus life with a UCI undergrad friend through The Communication Club

Language & Communication Program

• Enroll in sessions to study for 2, 4, or 6 weeks in the winter
• Learn everyday communication, critical thinking, and presentation skills
• Grow your English language confidence and ability
• Experience American university life and culture, meeting with UCI students and touring campus
• Apply your English language knowledge in real-world settings, connecting with international peers

International Summer Program

• Enroll in session to study for 2, 4, 6 or 8 weeks
• Enhance your resume or university applications by taking undergraduate-level courses taught by UCI faculty or field experts.
• Get involved with project-based learning in some of UCI’s strongest fields of study: computer science, engineering, business, humanities, and more.
• Develop academic writing, critical thinking, presentation, and career-ready skills
• Learn about UCI and how to enhance your academic and professional

Accelerated Certificate Programs (ACPs), Internship, and Pathway to OPT

Accelerated Certificate Programs (ACPs) are specialized short-term certificate programs that balance theory and practice with an emphasis on real-world experience. 

UCI offers ACPs, in the following fields:

• Business Administration
• Creativity & Product Development
• Data Analytics for Business
• Data Science
• Digital Marketing & Communications
• Innovation Management & Entrepreneurship
• International Business Operations & Management
• International Finance
• Project Management

Internship Experiences: After the successful completion of an ACP, students are eligible to enroll in our 10-week Internship Experience. 

Optional Practical Training (OPT): After completing 9 months of the program, students have the opportunity to apply for OPT, which is authorized paid work experience for up to (1) year in the United States

Undergraduate Success Through Academics and Research (STAR)

• Transferable units through Concurrent Enrollment classes towards your future bachelor's degree
• Strategic guidance and assistance with U.S. university applications
• Comprehensive academic support and individual advising
• SAT, TOEFL iBT, and other test preparation to help you reach your target score
• Introduction to and interaction with the UCI campus, its prestigious faculty and students, its abundant resources, and its academic rigor

Graduate Success Through Academics and Research (STAR)

• Expert guidance on U.S. graduate school selection and ACTS ( Authentic, Comprehensive, Targeted, Strategic) focused on application assistance
• Undergraduate and Graduate academic credit-bearing  classes that may satisfy, prerequisites of  and be transferable to your desired graduate program
• 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 OPT
• GRE, GMAT, and other standardized test preparation courses that focus on test-taking strategies and improving scores
• Comprehensive support in academic study skills and individual advising