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.
International Brochure
Our digital brochure offers a quick look at information, programs, and services offered for international students.
Enrollment Coaching
Contact our enrollment coaches for information and support to help you find your best fit.
Program Dates
| Program | Winter 2025 | Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | Fall 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASAP General and Specialized Track (1 QTR) | Jan 2 - Mar 21 | Mar 26 - Jun 13 | Sep 22 - Dec 12 | Sep 22 - Dec 12 |
| ASAP General and Specialized Track (2 QTRS) | Jan 2 - Jun 13 | Mar 26 - Sep 10 | Sep 22 - Mar 13, 2026 | Sep 22 - Mar 13, 2026 |
| ASAP General and Specialized Track (3 QTRS) | Jan 2 - Sep 10 | Mar 26 - Dec 12 | Sep 22 - Jun 12, 2026 | Sep 22 - Jun 12, 2026 |
| ASAP CSL Track (2 QTRS) | Sep 22 - Mar 13, 2026 | Sep 22 - Mar 13, 2026 | ||
| ASAP CSL Track (3 QTRS) | Sep 22 - Jun 12, 2026 | Sep 22 - Jun 12, 2026 |
| Program | Winter 2025 | Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | Fall 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACP Business Administration | Jan 6 - Mar 21 | Mar 31 - Jun 13 | Jun 23 - Sep 5 | Sep 29 - Dec 12 |
| ACP Creativity & Product Development | Jan 6 - Mar 21 | Jun 23 - Sep 5 | ||
| ACP Data Analytics for Business | Jan 6 - Mar 21 | Jun 23 - Sep 5 | ||
| ACP Data Science | Mar 31 - Jun 13 | Sep 29 - Dec 12 | ||
| ACP Digital Marketing & Communications | Jan 6 - Mar 21 | Mar 31 - Jun 13 | Jun 23 - Sep 5 | Sep 29 - Dec 12 |
| ACP Innovation Management & Entrepreneurship | Mar 31 - Jun 13 | Sep 29 - Dec 12 | ||
| ACP International Business Operations & Management | Jan 6 - Mar 21 | Mar 31 - Jun 13 | Jun 23 - Sep 5 | Sep 29 - Dec 12 |
| ACP International Finance | Mar 31 - Jun 13 | Sep 29 - Dec 12 | ||
| ACP Project Management | Mar 31 - Jun 13 | Sep 29 - Dec 12 |
| Program | Winter 2025 | Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | Fall 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intensive ESL | Jan 8 - Mar 20 | Apr 2 - Jun 12 | Jun 25 - Sep 4 | Oct 1 - Dec 11 |
| Program | Winter 2025 | Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | Fall 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GSTAR General Track (2 QTRS) *Length based on admissions eligibility | Jan 2 - Jun 13 | Mar 26 - Sep 10 | Jun 17 - Dec 12 | Sep 22 - Mar 13, 2026 |
| GSTAR General Track (3 QTRS) *Length based on admissions eligibility | Jan 2 - Sep 10 | Mar 26 - Dec 12 | Jun 17 - Mar 13, 2026 | Sep 22 - Jun 12, 2026 |
| GSTAR 3+1 Access in Humanities or Data Science and Analytics (3 QTRS) | Jan 2 - Sep 10 | Jun 17 - Mar 13, 2026 | Sep 22 - Jun 12, 2026 | |
| GSTAR 3+1 Access Track in Engineering (3 QTRS) | Jan 2 - Sep 10 | Sep 22 - Jun 12, 2026 |
| Program | Winter 2025 | Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | Fall 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Week Academic Session | Jul 21 - Aug 15 | |||
| 2-Week Academic Session | Aug 4 - Aug 15 | |||
| 2-Week Language & Communication Session A | Aug 4 - Aug 15 | |||
| 2-Week Language & Communication Session B | Aug 18 - Aug 29 | |||
| 2-Week Language & Communication Session C | Sep 2 - Sep 12 |
| Program | Winter 2025 | Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | Fall 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internship Experience | Jan 6 - Mar 21 | Mar 31 - Jun 12 | Jun 23 - Sep 5 | Sep 29 - Dec 12 |
| TEFL Internship | Jan 6 - Mar 20 |
| Program | Winter 2025 | Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | Fall 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-Week Session A | Feb 3 - Feb 14 | |||
| 2-Week Session B | Feb 18 - Feb 28 | |||
| 4-Week Session | Feb 3 - Feb 28 | |||
| 2-Week Session C | Mar 3 - Mar 14 |
| Program | Winter 2025 | Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | Fall 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USTAR Academic Advancement Track (4 QTRS) | Jan 2 - Dec 12 | Jun 17 - Jun 12, 2026 | Sep 22 - Sep 9, 2026 | |
| USTAR Early College Track (3 QTRS) *Length is per academic year | Jan 2 - Sep 10 | Mar 26 - Dec 12 | Sep 22 - Jun 12, 2026 |
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