Overview
The Academic Study Abroad Program (ASAP) - General Track program at the University of California, Irvine (UCI) allows students to enroll full-time alongside matriculated UCI students in credit-bearing UCI courses and UCI Continuing Education courses.
Program Benefits
- Study at a Top 10 U.S. public university in the safest city in the U.S., as ranked by the FBI every year since 2005
- Learn from renowned UCI professors and accomplished professionals
- Access to abundant academic and campus resources at a leading research university
- Receive academic support and individualized advising
- Build your network through meaningful interactions with international and U.S. students, and UCI faculty and staff
- Choose the length of your program and have the flexibility to extend
- Earn transferrable course credit*
- Gain valuable knowledge and tips about adapting to life at UCI
- Participate in social events and excursions with other international and American students
- Qualify for Internship Experience, an optional study plan to gain practical experience in a variety of businesses and industries
Programme Structure
Sample of subject areas include:
- Anthropology
- Art
- Art History
- Classics
- Comparative Literature
- Criminology, Law and Society
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 3 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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The application deadline is 1 month prior to the program start date.
Language
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Credits
ASAP students may earn 12 quarter units each quarter when taking UCI courses through Concurrent Enrollment; One quarter unit equals two-thirds of a semester unit.
Delivered
Campus Location
- Irvine, United States
- Irvine, United States
- Irvine, United States
Disciplines
General Studies View 7 other Short Courses in General Studies in United StatesWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- The completed ASAP application with a non-refundable $200 application fee.
- Copies of your official academic transcripts showing completion of at least one full year of university coursework prior to starting ASAP to meet the minimum GPA requirement of 3.0 out of 4.0 scale (or 80% total cumulative average grade).
- Copy of your current passport page that shows your photo.
- Copies of English proficiency proof that meet any of the following minimum test scores:
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents8200 USD / full≈ 8200 USD / full - Out-of-State8200 USD / full≈ 8200 USD / full
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Domestic
Applies to youIn-State8200 USD / full≈ 8200 USD / full
Additional Details
- 3-month tuition: $8,200 USD
- 6-month tuition: $16,400 USD
- 9-month tuition: $24,600 USD
Living costs
Irvine
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.