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| Who
should take this program? |
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International
students with advanced English language skills who would
like to spend one or more quarters studying full-time
(12 units) at UCSD or UCSD Extension. (Students
desiring university courses during summer should enroll
in Summer Session.
University courses not available in the UPS program
during the Summer Quarter. Only UCSD Extension courses are available.)
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What this program includes |
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This
program enables non-admitted international students
to attend a full-time (12 units) program of regular
UCSD or UCSD Extension courses. University-level courses
may be applied to a degree program at a U.S. college
or university. Students
meet with an academic advisor on a regular basis to
discuss their progress.
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| Prerequisites |
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Applicants
must demonstrate an advanced level of English proficiency
by submitting one of the following minimum test scores:
 550 on TOEFL (paper-based)
213 on the computer-based TOEFL
79 on the iBT
Pass on Advanced Cambridge Exam
Other types of tests are not accepted. After arrival,
students must take additional placement tests to confirm
advanced English proficiency. Students who score low
on the writing test may be required to take a writing
class.
Can I apply without the test scores? click here
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| Program
dates: |
2008
Sep 18 - Dec 13
2009
Jan 2 - Mar 21
Mar 24 - Jun 12
Jun 22 - Sep 4 (Extension courses only)
Summer university courses: see Summer Session
Sep 17 - Dec 12
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| Days: |
Mostly
weekdays; depends on classes chosen. |
| Location:
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UCSD
campus |
| Length
of program: |
11-
12 weeks (including final exams week) |
| Application
fee: |
$200
(non-refundable) |
| Cost*: |
Tuition 2008
Books/Materials
Student Services Fee
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$4,200
$400 - $500
$225
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Tuition 2009
Books/Materials
Student Services Fee |
$4,900
$400 - $500
$300 |
| *Students
who select a class which requires premium tuition
must pay the difference — each case is different,
so please contact ipinfo@ucsd.edu
for details. Also, certain courses may require additional
lab or materials fees. See FAQ
page.) |
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Important:
Most Extension business courses are not available. Students
seeking business courses should refer to our business
certificate program. |
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Other
professional disciplines generally are available. Please inquire
for availability at ipinfo@ucsd.edu.
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