Entry Requirements

Education

You must have a college degree. This could be an associate’s, bachelor's, master's, doctorate, or other equivalent higher degree.

English Proficiency Score

• iBT TOEFL 70
• IELTS 6.0
• Duolingo 95
• TOEIC 760
• iTEP 3.7
• GTECT CBT 1200
• GTECT (tablet) 1204
• Pearson (PTE Academic) 59
• Pearson Versant 65
• Equivalent accepted qualifications

Note: An English Waiver may also apply if you have completed a university or college degree from an English speaking country. We also accept qualifications from a few language institutions.

To Apply as a Full-Time International Student

1. Download and fill out the International Student Application Form
2. Gather the following documents:

• Bank statement showing a minimum of $36,000 to cover yearly living and tuition expenses
• Proof of English Proficiency
• Copy of college transcripts or diploma
• Copy of passport
• (optional) Resume
• (optional) Personal Statement

Already in the U.S. or planning to transfer from another U.S. institution? Also, provide the following:

• Copy of visa
• Copy of I-94
• Copy of recent I-20 (transfer students)

Send your completed application forms

via email to:
extensioninternational@ucsc.edu

or by regular mail to:

International Program Assistant
UCSC Silicon Valley Extension
3175 Bowers Avenue
Santa Clara, CA 95054
USA

1. Log into your Student Account to pay the $150 application fee.  See Certificates and Costs Page for more information.

F-1 Visa Application Deadlines

International student applications must be submitted by the following dates: