University of California | Irvine – International Programs
English Language Programs
You will experience intense, dynamic English language study through a variety of successful, interactive teaching methods.
- 10-Week Intensive ESL
- 4, 8 and 12-Week Conversation & Culture
- 4, 8 and 12-Week Business English
Certificate & Internship Programs
By choosing one of our Accelerated Certificate Programs with a professional-level internship, you will gain academic distinction from one of the top public universities in the U.S.
- Business Administration
This program is designed for those individuals who have minimal business experience and wish to gain an understanding of the managerial functions, roles and skills necessary to succeed in this competitive business world.
- International Business Operations & Management
To compete in the global marketplace, professionals must learn the strategies, policies, norms and technology necessary to conduct international business, develop an overseas customer base and ultimately manage the international business operations.
- International Finance
Learn the foundations of international finance and the history and structure of international financial markets.
- Global Human Resources Management
The Global Human Resources Management Certificate Program focuses on the application of best practices that are necessary in the growing field of global workforce management.
- Innovation Management & Entrepreneurship
Students in this unique program will learn new ways to generate ideas, manage creative teams.
- International Business Law
This program teaches business professionals how to recognize and understand the major legal issues that arise in the negotiation, structuring, and implementation of deals.
- Marketing
This certificate program focuses on building marketing knowledge and skills.
- Media & Global Communications
This program prepares students and professionals for the ever-changing media environment.
- Data Science & Predictive Analytics for Business Professionals
This program provides individuals the skills needed to effectively collect and manage Big Data.
- International Tourism & Hotel Management
Gain the most comprehensive, real-world training to seek top management positions in the hospitality and tourism industry.
- Project Management
The ACP Project Management will help you improve your knowledge and skills in project management and prepare you for the next step in your professional development.
- Communications & Embedded Systems Design Engineering
Develop the practical skills required to integrate and implement these exciting new technologies into tomorrow’s products.
- Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)
Our fully-accredited TEFL Certificate Program thoughtfully combines current trends in language teaching pedagogy with traditional best practices in the language teaching field.
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Internships
As an optional last course and for an additional fee of $2,400, you have the opportunity to apply academic theory and gain practical experience in a variety of businesses and industries for up to three months.
Internships
- TEFL (teacher training) Internships
TEFL Interns are paired with a Master Teacher in our Academic 10-Week ESL program and also participate in weekly Internship debriefings with an Internship Instructor.
Optional Practical Training (OPT)
OPT is granted through USCIS (United States Citizenship and Immigration Services) and allows students to gain a maximum of 12 months of paid practical work experience, while expanding and enhancing their business experience anywhere in the U.S.
Evening Certificate Programs (ECPs)
UC Irvine Division of Continuing Education offers nearly 40 ECPs led by instructors with extensive industry and professional experience. Many ECPs can be completed in six months of full time study.
Admissions Requirements for Certificate Programs
- Evidence of a university degree and/or substantial academic or professional experience
- A minimum score of 71 iBT TOEFL, 530 PBT TOEFL, 710 TOEIC, 6.0 IELTS, or other evidence of advanced English language proficiency. (To increase your fluency prior to enrolling in a certificate program, consider our ESL options. Students who enroll in UCI’s 10-Week Intensive ESL must successfully pass all Level 6 courses to be eligible for an ACP.)
- ACP TEFL requirements: 80 iBT TOEFL, 550 PBT TOEFL, 770 TOEIC, 6.5 IELTS or other evidence of advanced English language proficiency. (Students who enroll in UCI’s 10-Week Intensive ESL must successfully pass all Level 7 courses to be eligible for ACP TEFL.)
- Consent of the Admissions Committee
- Additional requirements for some certificate programs (please inquire)
- Students must be at least 18 years of age or older
University Preparation Programs
International Undergraduate Preparation Program (IUPP)
Boost your chance of admission to UC Irvine or other highly ranked U.S. university/college
Freshman Entry
- Zot! General Track
- Zot! Specialized Tracks
- Fundamentals Track
- College & University Placement (CUP)
International Graduate Studies Preparation Program (IGSPP)
Sharpen your graduate study skills, gain practical experience, and receive assistance in applying to a highly ranked graduate school in this comprehensive preparation program.
ACP Track
Access Track
Fundamentals Track
IGSPP – Ph.D. Economics Track
Strengthen your application for admission to a high-ranked U.S. Economics Ph.D. program while earning a Graduate Certificate from UCI’s Department of Economics.
Custom Designed Programs
A Customized Program is an academic program tailored to meet the specific needs of a group.
- ESL & TEFL Training
Our English as a Second Language (ESL) training is adapted to your group’s skill level and fully tailored to meet your English language needs and learning style.
- Custom-Designed Professional Programs
Professional Custom Programs are recommended for groups of university students or post graduates interested in further exploring a specific discipline, and for groups of professionals in a particular field looking to develop knowledge and skills for success in their workplace.
Please contact us for further information and enrollment process.
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