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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
- Download and fill out the International Student Application Form
- Gather the following documents:
- Bank statement showing a minimum of $29,000 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
International Student Application
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
- 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:
Quarter | Quarter Start/End Dates | If you are IN THE U.S., forms are due: | If you are NOT IN THE U.S., forms are due: |
---|---|---|---|
Fall | August 19–Dec 31 | August 1 | July 15 |
Winter | Jan 1–Mar 31 | December 15 | November 15 |
Spring | March 18–June 15 | March 1 | February 15 |
Summer | June 3–Aug 31 | May 15 | May 1 |
International Inquiry Form
Speak to an international programs representative.
Call +1 (408) 450-4945
Envelope extensioninternational@ucsc.edu