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University of California, San Diego (UCSD)

University of California, San Diego (UCSD)

UC San Diego / UCSD Extension
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School Info

Basic information

  • Enrollment
  • 200students
  • Airport Pickup
  • Yes
  • Telephone
  • +1 858 534-6784
  • Fax
  • +1 858 534-0413
  • Address
  • 9500 Gilman Drive Dept. 0176-DD La Jolla , CA , 92093

Options

  • Suburban
  • Homestay
  • On-Campus Dorm/residence
  • Off-campus Residence
  • University-based Program

Introducation

Why This School?

  • - English language programs for personal or professional development
    - UC San Diego has ranked 15th internationally in the 2012 Academic Rankings of World Universities.
    - Certificate programs to prepare for work experience or university studies in the US are available

About the  UC San Diego / UCSD Extension

  • UC San Diego Extension is the professional education and public service division of UC San Diego. Taught by talented instructors, UC San Diego Extension's courses offer the most advanced knowledge and education formats available. Students quickly benefit from immediately applicable information, a wider network of peers, and a more insightful understanding of American culture. Students can enjoy life outside of class while in San Diego as it is located only a car ride away from the beaches of the Pacific Ocean. San Diego is often referred to as America's Finest City due to its superb weather, safety, natural beauty tourist attractions and excellent business and research environment.

About the  University of California, San Diego (UCSD)

  • University of California Sandiego is a public research university located in La jolla, California. The university occupies 2141 acres near the coast of the Pacific Ocean with the main campus resting on approximately 1,152 acres. Established in 1960, UCSD is the seventh oldest of the ten University of California campuses and offers over 200 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, enrolling about 22,700 undergraduate and 6,300 graduate students from the United States and around the world. UC San Diego is organized into six undergraduate residential colleges, five graduate schools, and two professional medical schools. The university operates four research institutes. UC San Diego is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through excellence in education and research at the undergraduate, graduate, professional school and postdoctoral levels. The campus is committed to community engagement, public service and industry partnerships in order to advance the health and well-being of our region, state, nation and the world. Our academic community of world-renowned faculty, bright students and dedicated staff is characterized by a culture of interdisciplinary collaboration and  innovation which spans the globe

ETC

Programs

Course Information

  • Focus of Study, Benefit, Goal of this course : 
    For students who plan to enter an American college or university, and for professionals who need a high level of accuracy and writing skills for their career. There is a strong emphasis on fluency and academic skill development in this program. This course includes TOEFL preparation electives for some levels. Students who have advanced English proficiency have a larger range of electives.

    Curriculum : 
    This program is designed for students who are preparing to go to American college or university and others who need English writing skills for their careers. Classes are divided into three level, with average of 13 students in each class. Required classes for the programs are core classes for fluency and comprehension, and Listening skills. Elective classes are offered each quarter and some examples are Vocabulary Development, Conversation, Writing Development and Everyday English. 

    Classroom Hour : 
    Monday - FridayClasses are held between 8:30 - 4:30 PM11 weeks - 25 hours per week (First week is testing, orientation & registration)Schedule varies depending on level and classes chosen

Course Information

Class size 10 Students Schedule 8, 16, 24 Weeks
Course Level 6 VISA Info I-20 Issued Upon Request
Minimum age 18 Accommodation Homestay, On-Campus Dorm/residence, Off-campus Residence

requirements

  • N/A

Course Schedule

※ From the Course Starting Dates 8, 16, 24Weeks(month) Choose

Fees

Tuition

School's Admin fee (USD)$ 150
Tuition
8 Week 16 Week 24 Week Week Week
(USD)$ 3,500 (USD)$ 7,000 (USD)$ 10,500
Week Week Week Week Week

Accomodation

Housing Placement fee (USD)$ 200
Accommodation Fee
Terms Homestay On-Campus Dorm/residence Off-Campus residence
10 weeks (USD)$ 2475 (USD)$ 2100 (USD)$ 2150

Airport Pickup

Airport Pickup (USD)$ 60
Other Charges (USD)$ 550    Detail

Remarks / Other Information

  • * Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.

Course information

  • Focus of Study : 
    The Professional Certificate in Business Management is one of the most popular UC San Diego Extension certificate programs. Students choose the 2-quarter or 3-quarter option, with an emphasis in Pre-MBA/Global Commerce, Marketing, Human Resources, or Finance. Students who complete 3 consecutive quarters of successful study qualify to apply for Optional Practical Training.

    Benefit, Goal of this course : 
    These programs are for serious students with at least one to two years of full-time paid professional-level work experience in a business environment. Internships and part-time work will not be counted towards this requirement. Qualified students will learn about U.S. business practices and acquire necessary skills and knowledge for a career in business. The 3-quarter program is the best option for students who would like to apply for Optional Practical Training (OPT). If you do not have the required university or work experience for this program, please read about our Business Essentials program. Business Management: Two Quarters versus Three QuartersThe Business Management 3-quarter program combines the Business Management 2-quarter program with a 1-quarter specialization in your chosen area of emphasis.During the first quarter, all students take the same classes. Students in the 3-quarter program further develop their skills in the selected area of study during the third quarter. Students choose one of the following emphases: General Business (pre-MBA), Marketing, Finance or Human Resources.Both programs include daytime and evening classes. The daytime classes are specifically designed to meet the needs of international students and cover foundations of general business. During evening classes (primarily in the second and third quarters), participants will be studying alongside American adults.Students who excel in the 2-quarter program may choose to continue for another quarter, but will not receive the cost benefit of originally enrolling in the 3-quarter program.

    Curriculum : 
    Business Management program includes approximately 140 hours of classroom instruction per quarter with 15 students, and 120 hours of internship experience. Interaction with San Diego business professionals and Individual and group projects and presentations will help students to get more hands on experience. 

    Classroom Hour : 
    Specific schedules are not yet planned. Classes are held Monday through Friday, and occasionally on Saturdays during daytime and nighttime.

Course information

Class size 15 Students Schedule 24, 36 Weeks
VISA Info I-20 Issued Upon Request Minimum age 18
Accommodation Homestay, On-Campus Dorm/residence, Off-campus Residence

requirements

  • Language Requirement:
    TOEFL paper-based: 550
    TOEFL iBT: 80
    TOEIC: 760
    IELTS: 6.5
    Cambridge Advanced or Proficiency Exams: Pass  

    Other Admission Requirements:
    University study: 4-year Bachelor's degreeWork experience: 1 to 2 years of full-time post-university professional work experience. Internships and part-time work will not be counted towards this requirement.Official university transcripts in English with a strong academic history.Letter of recommendation from a professor or supervisor attesting to your experience and ability to excel in the relevant field. Must be dated and on university or company letterhead.Résumé or curriculum vitae 
    (CV)Essay: 
    200 words explaining your qualifications and motivations for taking the program

Course Schedule

※ From the Course Starting Dates 24, 36Weeks(month) Choose

Fees

tution

School's Admin fee (USD)$ 200
Tuition
24 Week 36 Week Week Week Week
(USD)$ 11,500 (USD)$ 16,000
Week Week Week Week Week

Accommodation

Housing Placement (USD)$ 200
Accommodation Fee
Terms Homestay On-Campus Dorm/residence Off-Campus residence
10 weeks (USD)$ 2475 (USD)$ 2100 (USD)$ 2150

Airport Pickup

Airport Pickup (USD)$ 85
Other Charges (USD)$ 550    Detail

Remarks / Other Information

  • * Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.

Course information

  • Focus of Study, Benefit, Goal of this course : 
    This program is recommended for participants who would like to focus on the development of effective classroom teaching skills and modern English language teaching techniques to students in non-English speaking countries and to non-immigrants in U.S. classrooms.

    Curriculum : 
    The course is held with 15 students, in three different level and is a preparatory class for TEFL certificates.The curriculum consists of the following core courses: Theory and Methods of Language Teaching and Learning (27 hours) Theory and Methods of Reading Instruction (27 hours) Teaching Writing for Academic and Professional Purposes (27 hours) Best Methods in Teaching Pronunciation and Fluency (27 hours) Best Methods in Teaching Speaking Skills (27 hours) Advanced Analysis of English Sentence Structure-I (27 hours) Best Methods in Teaching Listening Skills (27 hours)In addition, three all-day Saturday workshops or one additional three-unit elective course must be completed. Students can choose from several, depending on what is being offered each quarter. 

    Classroom Hour :  
    Course schedule not yet specified.

Course information

Class size 15 Students Schedule 24 Weeks
Course Level 3 level VISA Info I-20 Issued Upon Request
Minimum age 18 Accommodation Homestay, On-Campus Dorm/residence, Off-campus Residence

requirements

  • Prospective students must have one of the following scores to participate in this program:
    TOEFL paper-based: 540
    TOEFL iBT: 78
    TOEIC: 740
    IELTS: 6.5Cambridge Advanced or Proficiency Exams: PassTEPS: 660

Course Schedule

※ From the Course Starting Dates 24Weeks(month) Choose

Fees

tution

School's Admin fee (USD)$ 200
Tuition
24 Week Week Week Week Week
(USD)$ 8,300
Week Week Week Week Week

Accommodation

Housing Placement (USD)$ 200
Accommodation Fee
Terms Homestay On-Campus Dorm/residence Off-Campus residence
10 weeks (USD)$ 2475 (USD)$ 2100 (USD)$ 2150

Airport Pickup

Airport Pickup (USD)$ 85
Other Charges (USD)$ 1,000    Detail

Remarks / Other Information

  • * Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.

Course information

  • Focus of Study, Benefit, Goal of this course : 
    The program is designed for strong academic students who would like to take a full-time schedule of credit-bearing courses at UC San Diego or UC San Diego Extension while studying alongside American university students.

    Curriculum : 
    The program is designed for students who want to experience American college life style with a full time schedule. Each class has 15 students and all students have to be over age of 18. In fall, winter, and spring quarters, UPS students can take a full-time program (12-units) consisting of UC San Diego and/or UC San Diego Extension courses in any combination. The following are some of the departments and courses that previous UPS students have enrolled in Literature, Electrical Engineering, Economics, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Molecular Biology, Stem Cell Biology, Oceanography, Psychology, Business, Political Science and so much more.

Course information

Class size 15 Students Schedule 11 Weeks
VISA Info I-20 Issued Upon Request Minimum age 18
Accommodation Homestay, On-Campus Dorm/residence, Off-campus Residence

requirements

  • Language Requirement:Prospective students must have one of the following scores to participate in this program:
    TOEFL internet-based: 90
    IELTS 7.5
    Cambridge Proficiency or Advanced Exams: PassCEFR (level C1)

Course Schedule

※ From the Course Starting Dates 11Weeks(month) Choose

Fees

tution

School's Admin fee (USD)$ 200
Tuition
11 Week Week Week Week Week
(USD)$ 7,800
Week Week Week Week Week

Accommodation

Housing Placement (USD)$ 200
Accommodation Fee
Terms Homestay On-Campus Dorm/residence Off-Campus residence
10 weeks (USD)$ 2475 (USD)$ 2100 (USD)$ 2150

Airport Pickup

Airport Pickup (USD)$ 85
Other Charges (USD)$ 550    Detail

Remarks / Other Information

  • * Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.

Housing option

Location

Accommodation

  • On campus Housing Benefits
    -Short walk or bike-ride to classes, swimming pool, gym, and all campus events
    -Apartments include kitchen with basic utensils, dining area, living room area, and outdoor patio or balcony
    -Meals included at some campus cafeterias
    -Sheets, blankets, kitchen utensils, and some housekeeping
    -Campus parking permit included
    -Internet access available
    -Coin-operated laundry room

    Homestay Benefits
    -Homestay family will meet you at the airport for a fee of $40 and/or take you to the airport when you leave for a fee of $35 (San Diego airport only).
    -You can see how Americans really live and you will have plenty of opportunities to practice your English.
    -Includes two meals a day (breakfast and dinner) or you may rent a room with no meals included.
    -Sheets and towels are provided for you regularly.
    -Laundry facilities are available.

     

     

     

     

     

    Homestay

     

    Contact either San Diego Homestay at sandiegohomestay.com

    or Foreign Student Homestay at fshsandiego.com

    Available year-round

     

    4 weeks

    11 weeks

    additional nights

    Placement Fee

    $200

    $200

     

    Private Room

    (incl. breakfast and dinner)

    $900

    $2,475

    $35 per night

    Rent a Room

    (no meals included)

    $750

    $2,062.50

    $30 per night

    All fees payable directly to homestay agency (not UC San Diego). Inquire at time of booking for San Diego airport pick-up fee of $60 and a drop-off fee of $40. If a student breaks current contract with homestay agency he/she has to pay $250 penalty.

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Near-campus apartments

     

    By Anatolia

    Corporate Housing

    www.ac-housing.com

    info@ac-hosing.com

    1- & 2-bedroom

    Available year-round

     

    4 weeks

    8 weeks

    11 weeks

    26 weeks

    Shard Bedroom

    $825

    $1,600

    $2,150

    $4,850

    Private Bedroom

    $1,350

    $2,650

    $3,543

    $7,962

    All prices are per person for shared rooms (two people to a room, four to an apartment) and private bedrooms. Contact Anatolia for price/availability of single and family apartments.

     

    A non-refundable $250 placement fee is required to reserve your space. The rest of your fees are due on or prior to arrival.

     

    All fees payable directly to Anatolia (not UC San Diego).

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    On-campus apartments

     

    ip.extension.ucsd.edu/

    housing/oncampus.html

    Available in summer only

     

    July 4-week programs

    August 4-week programs

     

    If you are in a 10-week summer program and you are interested in on-campus housing at UCSD, please contact iphousing@ucsd.edu for availability and price

    Move-in

    July 5

    Aug 2

    Move-out

    Aug 1

    Aug 29

    Shared bedroom

    $1,620

    $1,890

    Private bedroom

    $1,890

    $2,160

    Includes three meals per day at assigned campus cafeterias. Space is limited. Early reservations are important. Full payment is due at the time of submitting the reservation and should be paid by credit Other payment methods will delay or lose the reservation guarantee. No reservations will be made without full payment. Refunds: There are no refunds for on-campus housing after the published move-in date. If you cancel your space any time BEFORE the published move-in date, you will receive a full refund minus $1,000.

     

     

     

     

    Off-campus hotel accommodation

     

    Marriott Residence Inn

    www.residenceinn.com/lajca

    Please see website for current prices: www.residenceinn.com/lajca

     

    Studio includes one queen-size bed and one pull-out sofa bed (no twin beds). Same price for two or three people living together. A credit card is required for reservation with the discounted rates listed here.

    All fees payable directly to Marriott (not UC San Diego).

Surrounding Area

  • UC San Diego is situated on over 5 kilometers of land that overlooks the Pacific Ocean. Located right on the southwestern coast of California, San Diego is called "America's Finest City" because of its superb weather, safety, natural beauty, tourist attractions, and excellent business and research environment. It has over 100 kilometers of beaches, mountains up to 2,000 meters, and the best year-round climate in the United States. San Diego's average temperature is 21° Celsius, with mild winters and perfect summers.

Facilities

  • International student services staff, lauguage lab, computer labs, academic advising, athletic facilities, recreational classes, swimming pools, dining facilities, libraries, Thornton hospital

National Mix

  • Total students number 692
    Saudi 35%, Japan 17.1%, Brazil 11.1%, China 8.8%, S. Korea 8.2%, Kuwait 7.9%, Kazakhstan 1.7%, Taiwan 1.7%, Turkey 1.2%, Chile 1.2%

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