Additional Costs

Additional Costs

International Student Services Fee

Students have access to many University Extension resources, including computer labs, academic advising, visa counseling, housing assistance, campus Student Health Services, and many other general student needs.

Cost:

  • $125 per short program or seminar of 1-4 weeks
  • $300 per quarter or session of 5-10 weeks
  • $600 2-quarter programs
  • $900 3-quarter programs

This fee is already included in Summer Session tuition.

Airport Transportation

The San Diego airport is located in downtown San Diego, about 30 minutes from the UC San Diego campus by car and one hour and 30 minutes by public bus.

Books and Instructional Materials

Students must purchase all books and instructional materials during the first week of their progam.

  • ELI 10-week Programs: approximately $250 per program.
  • ELI Short-term Programs: approximately $150-$175 per program (varies by program).
  • Certificate and University Credit Programs: Approximately $200-500 per quarter.
  • Materials Fee assessed for all 4-week and 2-week ELI programs: $20 per program session

Computer Labs and Internet Access

All international students have access to two computer labs (50 stations) at UCSD Extension. Preference for computer lab use is given to class-related work. All computers have high-speed internet connections and are functional in multiple languages. Printing costs 10 cents per page; no cost for computer use.

Meals

The cost of meals varies greatly depending on budget and tastes, but a good meal costs about $8. Note that some housing choices include some meals. Homestay, for example, includes breakfast and dinner, and on-campus housing in summer includes three meals per day.

Housing

Information on housing options for UCSD Extension international students is available on this page.

Medical Insurance (required)

It is mandatory for all students to have medical insurance while attending our programs. The insurance must be in English and include the dates of coverage (start date and end date) for the entire period of your program. Insurance paid in monthly installments will not be accepted. If you do not have proof of insurance for the entire duration of your program, then you must purchase UC San Diego medical insurance. The cost of UC San Diego medical insurance is:

  • Programs shorter than 4 weeks: $35 per week
  • 4-week programs: $140
  • 5-week Summer Session: $175
  • 10-week programs & University Credit Programs: $420
  • Certificate Programs - 1 quarter: $490
  • Certificate Programs - 2 quarters: $910
  • Certificate Programs - 3 quarters: $1,400

The UCSD Extension medical insurance policy for international students covers hospitalization, with some exceptions, and many other medical expenses, but not dental or eye care. Medical insurance is non-refundable. Any accompanying spouse or children must also have medical insurance for the duration of the student's enrollment at UCSD. For information on this requirement, contact our admissions staff at ipadmission@ucsd.edu.

Library Card (optional)

You can use the campus libraries without charge. To borrow books, however, you must buy a library card: approximately $15 for three months.

UCSD Photo Identification Card (optional)

This includes a San Diego Transit bus sticker which gives you free use of some bus routes near campus. Cost: $15

Recreation Card (optional)

To use the campus swimming pools, tennis courts, fitness centers, and other campus recreational facilities, you can buy a "Rec Card," which is approximately $95 for three months or $45 per month.

Transportation Options

  • Bike rental: approximately $30 per week, or $100 per quarter
  • Bus pass: approximately $35 for a calendar-month student pass. Unlimited use.
  • Free bus zone: Students with a current UCSD Photo ID card may ride city buses for free near the university.
  • Car rental: approximately $500 per month.
  • Parking on campus: approximately $61 per month and $183 per quarter. See parking.ucsd.edu.

Activities and Weekend Excursions (optional)

We offer a variety of evening and weekend activities. Some are free of charge for Extension international students, and some have a discounted price that usually includes transportation and the admission ticket. Click here for an example of the types of evening and weekend activities that we offer.

OPT Application Assistance (optional)

We provide advising and application assistance to students who apply to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services for permission to work in the U.S. for up to one year under the Optional Practical Training program Cost: $25 (Government filing fees are a separate cost.)

All prices are subject to change.