International Programs
Our programs are designed to help you achieve your academic and professional goals while experiencing the diverse and vibrant culture of Southern California.
Programs
Choose from excellent English-language instruction to accelerated certificate programs (ACPs) that update your skills and knowledge in just three months, academic exchanges for university credit, internship experiences, pathways to Optional Practical Training (OPT), and comprehensive preparedness for successful undergraduate and graduate studies.
Student Life & Support
In addition to providing world-class education, our helpful team provides you with a wide variety of support services, one-on-one advising, fun planned events and activities, full access to UCI campus resources, and more.
About UCI & DCE
Discover how we can help you to succeed in today’s competitive global environment.
About Irvine & Southern California
UCI is located in the city of Irvine, one of the safest cities in America and home to Southern California’s technology coast.
Student Services
Utilize our full range of support service to make your experience with us as productive and fulfilling as possible.
Student Life
Making friends, networking, regional travel, and experiencing American culture are all a part of what it means to be a student with us.
Program Dates
| Program | Winter 2024 | Spring 2024 | Summer 2024 | Fall 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intensive ESL | Jan 10 - Mar 21 | Apr 3 - Jun 13 | Jun 26 - Sep 5 | Oct 2 - Dec 12 |
| Program | Winter 2024 | Spring 2024 | Summer 2024 | Fall 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACP Business Administration | Jan 8 - Mar 22 | Apr 1 - Jun 14 | Jun 24 - Sep 6 | Sep 23 - Dec 12 |
| ACP Creativity & Product Development | Jan 8 - Mar 22 | Jun 24 - Sep 6 | ||
| ACP Data Analytics for Business | Jan 8 - Mar 22 | Jun 24 - Sep 6 | ||
| ACP Data Science | Apr 1 - Jun 14 | Sep 23 - Dec 12 | ||
| ACP Digital Marketing & Communications | Jan 8 - Mar 22 | Apr 1 - Jun 14 | Jun 24 - Sep 6 | Sep 23 - Dec 12 |
| ACP Innovation Management & Entrepreneurship | Apr 1 - Jun 14 | Sep 23 - Dec 12 | ||
| ACP International Business Operations & Management | Jan 8 - Mar 22 | Apr 1 - Jun 14 | Jun 24 - Sep 6 | Sep 23 - Dec 12 |
| ACP International Finance | Apr 1 - Jun 14 | Sep 23 - Dec 12 | ||
| ACP Project Management | Apr 1 - Jun 14 | Sep 23 - Dec 12 | ||
| ACP Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) | Sep 30 - Dec 13 |
| Program | Winter 2024 | Spring 2024 | Fall 2024 | Summer 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACP Internship Experience | Jan 8 - Mar 22 | Apr 1 - Jun 14 | Jun 24 - Sep 6 | Sep 23 - Dec 12 |
| TEFL Internship Experience | Jan 12 - Mar 21 | Jun 28 - Sep 5 |
| Program | Winter 2024 | Spring 2024 | Summer 2024 | Fall 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USTAR Academic Advancement Track (4 QTRS) | Jan 4 - Dec 13 | Jun 18 - Jun 13, 2025 | Sep 19 - Sep 10, 2025 | |
| USTAR Early College Track (3 QTRS) *Length is per academic year | Jan 9 - Sep 11 | Mar 27 - Dec 13 | Sep 19 - Jun 13, 2025 |
| Program | Winter 2024 | Spring 2024 | Summer 2024 | Fall 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GSTAR General Track (2 QTRS) *Length based on admissions eligibility | Jan 4 - Jun 14 | Mar 27 - Sep 11 | Jun 18 - Dec 13 | Sep 19 - Mar 21, 2025 |
| GSTAR General Track (3 QTRS) *Length based on admissions eligibility | Jan 4 - Sep 11 | Mar 27 - Dec 13 | Jun 18 - Mar 21, 2025 | Sep 19 - Jun 13, 2025 |
| GSTAR Specialized Track (2 QTRS) | Jan 4 - Jun 14 | Jun 18 - Dec 13 | Sep 19 - Mar 21, 2025 | |
| GSTAR 3+1+1 Track (3 QTRS) | Jun 18 - Mar 21, 2025 | Sep 19 - Jun 13, 2025 |
| Program | Winter 2024 | Spring 2024 | Summer 2024 | Fall 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASAP General Track (1 QTR) | Jan 4 - Mar 22 | Mar 27 - Jun 14 | Sep 19 - Dec 13 | |
| ASAP General Track (2 QTRS) | Jan 4 - Jun 14 | Mar 27 - Sep 11 | Sep 19 - Mar 21, 2025 | |
| ASAP General Track (3 QTRS) | Jan 4 - Sep 11 | Mar 27 - Dec 13 | Sep 19 - Jun 13, 2025 | |
| ASAP CSL Track (2 QTRS) | Jan 4 - Jun 14 | Mar 27 - Sep 11 | Jun 18 - Dec 13 | Sep 19 - Mar 21, 2025 |
| ASAP CSL Track (3 QTRS) | Jan 4 - Sep 11 | Mar 27 - Dec 13 | Jun 18 - Mar 21, 2025 | Sep 19 - Jun 13, 2025 |
| Program | Winter 2024 | Spring 2024 | Summer 2024 | Fall 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-Week Academic Session A | Jul 22 - Aug 2 | |||
| 2-Week Academic Session B | Aug 5 - Aug 16 | |||
| 2-Week ESL Session A | Aug 5- Aug 16 | |||
| 2-Week ESL Session B | Aug 19 - Aug 30 | |||
| 2-Week ESL Session C | Sep 3 - Sep 13 | |||
| 4-Week Academic Session | Jul 22 - Aug 16 | |||
| 4-Week Academic Session | Aug 5- Aug 30 |
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