Welcome to the University of California, Irvine, recognized for its superior academic programs and major research developments. UC Irvine has been ranked the 11th best public university in the nation by a U.S. News and World Report survey.

Attend this prestigious university, meet fellow students from all over the world, and enjoy a beautiful campus just five miles from the Pacific Ocean in an ideal climate.

One of the nation’s safest and most livable cities, Irvine is the perfect destination in which to live, study, work, travel and play. In the heart of “The OC” (Orange County), a bustling cosmopolitan area of 2.8 million people, Irvine is home to some of the nation’s most dynamic business and high-technology centers, as well as many of the world’s largest corporations.

10-Week Intensive ESL

• Four sessions each year – Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall
• Seven proficiency levels – Beginning through Advanced
• 21-23 hours per week of classroom instruction
• Academic focus and experienced instructors
• Elective classes (TOEFL preparation, pronunciation, American film, current events)

4-Week Business English

• Programs available in: January, February, July, August, and September
• Focus on spoken and written business communication
• Exposure to the dynamic business community of Orange County
• Good preparation for Accelerated Certificate Programs
• Up to 90 hours of instruction

4-Week Conversation & Culture

• Programs available in: January, February, July, August, and September
• Focus on conversation, idiomatic speech, and American culture
• Morning classes with optional afternoon elective
• For a possible total of 90 hours of instruction

University Programs

International Undergraduate Preparation Program

Offers international students a solid foundation of English language training and the opportunity to enroll in undergraduate classes for credit, all within a structure of support from qualified UCI professionals.

International Graduate Studies Preparation Program

Prepares international students on the advanced academic, professional and communication skills needed to gain admission to and succeed in their ideal graduate school.

Accelerated Certificate Programs (ACPs)

ACPs allow active professionals to complete the required courses for a certificate in 3 months time*. Benefit from daytime classes, study with students from all over the world, and build your global network. Currently offered ACPs are:

• Business Administration
• International Business Operations and Management
• International Finance
• Microsoft.NET
• Oracle Database Administration
• Marketing
• International Tourism & Hotel Management
• Communications & Embedded Systems Design Engineering
• Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)
• TEFL Professional Seminar

*TEFL takes 6 months to complete

Internships for business ACPs: Unpaid positions lasting up to three months; most are in mid-sized firms in the growing high-tech business environment of Orange County, as well as in the greater Los Angeles area.

Optional Practical Trainings (OPT): Complete your studies by participating in a one-year paid practical work experience while expanding and enhancing your business experience in the U.S.

Evening Certificate Programs (ECPs)

The key to success in today’s global business environment is a top-quality university education. Study with American students and attend classes in the evening. Choose between nearly 40 certificate programs led by instructors with extensive industry and professional experience. ECPs takes six months of full-time study to complete. Our courses offer the latest in cutting-edge research and technologies, while utilizing the collaborative and practical approach in the classroom that you can apply immediately on the job.

Some of our most popular Evening Certificate Programs are in Project Management, Embedded Systems Engineering, Business Analyst, Medical Product Development, and Clinical Trials.

Corporate Training

• Executive education
• Professional development
• Employee skills enhancement
• University/College Programs
• Conversation & Culture
• Business English and Corporate Culture

For more information
University of California, Irvine Extension