Mission Statement

The mission of International Programs (IP), a department of the University of California, Irvine Division of Continuing Education, is to offer life-enriching academic, professional, and cultural experiences to international audiences in environments specifically tailored to their needs. These experiences include (1) superior English language and professional content instruction, (2) comprehensive preparation for successful undergraduate and graduate studies, and (3) a wide variety of support services to foster international students’ adjustment to and competence in participating in American life. IP serves the University of California, Irvine by promoting the internationalization of the campus and providing support services to the university community.