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Study full-time in the U.S.
UCLA Extension offers dozens of certificate programs that are approved for full-time study in the U.S. with an F-1 visa.
Most programs allow you to start year-round. Browse by field of study below. Click the name of the individual certificates listed below to view the full description, curriculum requirements, and other program details.
Browse by field of study:
Entry Quarters: All
Duration: 3 Quarters
Internships Available: Yes
Application Fee: $200*
English language proficiency (minimum):
- TOEFL iBT: 87
- IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall
- iTEP Academic-Plus: 4.5
General Business Studies with Concentration in Accounting
Entry Quarters: All
Duration: 3 Quarters
Internships Available: No
Application Fee: $200*
English language proficiency (minimum):
- TOEFL iBT: 87
- IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall
- iTEP Academic-Plus: 4.5
General Business Studies with Concentration in Taxation
Entry Quarters: All
Duration: 3 Quarters
Internships Available: No
Application Fee: $200*
English language proficiency (minimum):
- TOEFL iBT: 87
- IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall
- iTEP Academic-Plus: 4.5 overall
Entry Quarters: All
Duration: 3 Quarters
Internships Available: Yes
Application Fee: $200*
English language proficiency (minimum):
- TOEFL iBT: 87
- IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall
- iTEP Academic-Plus: 4.5
Entry Quarters: All
Duration: 3 Quarters
Internships Available: Yes
Application Fee: $200*
English language proficiency (minimum):
- TOEFL iBT: 87
- IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall
- iTEP Academic-Plus: 4.5
Entry Quarters: All
Duration: 4 Quarters
Internships Available: Yes
Application Fee: $250*
English language proficiency (minimum):
- TOEFL iBT: 83
- IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall
- iTEP Academic-Plus: 4.5
Interior Design: Foundation Level
Entry Quarters: All
Duration: 6 Quarters
Internships Available: No
Application Fee: $250*
English language proficiency (minimum):
- TOEFL iBT: 83
- IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall
- iTEP Academic-Plus: 4.5
Entry Quarters: Summer, Fall
Duration: 12 Quarters
Internships Available: No
Application Fee: $300*
English language proficiency (minimum):
- TOEFL iBT: 100
- IELTS Academic: 7.0
- iTEP Academic-Plus: 5.1
Entry Quarters: All
Duration: 3 Quarters
Internships Available: No
Application Fee: $200*
English language proficiency (minimum):
- TOEFL iBT: 87
- IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall
- iTEP Academic-Plus: 4.5
Entry Quarters: All
Duration: 3 Quarters
Internships Available: No
Application Fee: $200*
English language proficiency (minimum):
- TOEFL iBT: 87
- IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall
- iTEP Academic-Plus: 4.5
General Business Studies with Concentration in Advertising
Entry Quarters: All
Duration: 3 Quarters
Internships Available: No
Application Fee: $200*
English language proficiency (minimum):
- TOEFL iBT: 87
- IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall
- iTEP Academic-Plus: 4.5
General Business Studies with Concentration in Entrepreneurship
Entry Quarters: All
Duration: 3 Quarters
Internships Available: No
Application Fee: $200*
English language proficiency (minimum):
- TOEFL iBT: 87
- IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall
- iTEP Academic-Plus: 4.5
General Business Studies with Concentration in Finance
Entry Quarters: All
Duration: 3 Quarters
Internships Available: No
Application Fee: $200*
English language proficiency (minimum):
- TOEFL iBT: 87
- IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall
- iTEP Academic-Plus: 4.5
General Business Studies with Concentration in Human Resources Management
Entry Quarters: All
Duration: 3 Quarters
Internships Available: No
Application Fee: $200*
English language proficiency (minimum):
- TOEFL iBT: 100
- IELTS Academic: 7.0
- iTEP Academic-Plus: 5.1
General Business Studies with Concentration in Leadership
Entry Quarters: All
Duration: 3 Quarters
Internships Available: No
Application Fee: $200*
English language proficiency (minimum):
- TOEFL iBT: 87
- IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall
- iTEP Academic-Plus: 4.5
General Business Studies with Concentration in Personal Financial Planning
Entry Quarters: All
Duration: 3 Quarters
Internships Available: Yes
Application Fee: $200*
English language proficiency (minimum):
- TOEFL iBT: 87
- IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall
- iTEP Academic-Plus: 4.5
General Business Studies with Concentration in Real Estate
Entry Quarters: All
Duration: 3 Quarters
Internships Available: No
Application Fee: $200*
English language proficiency (minimum):
- TOEFL iBT: 87
- IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall
- iTEP Academic-Plus: 4.5
Entry Quarters: All
Duration: 3 Quarters
Internships Available: Yes
Application Fee: $200*
English language proficiency (minimum):
- TOEFL iBT: 100
- IELTS Academic: 7.0
- iTEP Academic-Plus: 5.1
Entry Quarters: All
Duration: 2 Quarters
Application Fee: $0*
English language proficiency (minimum):
- TOEFL iBT: 83
- IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall
- iTEP Academic-Plus: 4.5
Entry Quarters: All
Duration: 2 Quarters
Internships Available: No
Application Fee: $150*
English language proficiency (minimum):
- TOEFL iBT: 83
- IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall
- iTEP Academic-Plus: 4.5
Entry Quarters: All
Duration: 3 Quarters
Internships Available: No
Application Fee: $150*
English language proficiency (minimum):
- TOEFL iBT: 83
- IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall
- iTEP Academic-Plus: 4.5
Entry Quarters: All
Duration: 2 Quarters
Internships Available: Yes
Application Fee: $150*
English language proficiency (minimum):
- TOEFL iBT: 83
- IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall
- iTEP Academic-Plus: 4.5
Entry Quarters: All
Duration: 1 quarter for intensive method and 2 quarters for standard method
Internships Available: Yes
Application Fee: $200*
English language proficiency (minimum):
- TOEFL iBT: 83
- IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall
- iTEP Academic-Plus: 4.5
Entry Quarters: All
Duration: 3 Quarters
Internships Available: No
Application Fee: $150*
English language proficiency (minimum):
- TOEFL iBT: 83
- IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall
- iTEP Academic-Plus: 4.5
Entry Quarters: All
Duration: 3 Quarters
Internships Available: No
Application Fee: $150*
English language proficiency (minimum):
- TOEFL iBT: 83
- IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall
- iTEP Academic-Plus: 4.5
Entry Quarters: All
Duration: 2 Quarters
Internships Available: No
Application Fee: $150*
English language proficiency (minimum):
- TOEFL iBT: 83
- IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall
- iTEP Academic-Plus: 4.5
Entry Quarters: All
Duration: 4 Quarters
Internships Available: Yes
Application Fee: $200*
English language proficiency (minimum):
- TOEFL iBT: 83
- IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall
- iTEP Academic-Plus: 4.5
Business and Management of Entertainment
Entry Quarters: All
Duration: 3 Quarters
Internships Available: Yes
Application Fee: $200*
English language proficiency (minimum):
- TOEFL iBT: 83
- IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall
- iTEP Academic-Plus: 4.5
Entry Quarters: Fall, Spring
Duration: 3 Quarters
Internships Available: Yes
Application Fee: $200*
English language proficiency (minimum):
- TOEFL iBT: 83
- IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall
- iTEP Academic-Plus: 4.5
Entry Quarters: Fall, Spring
Duration: 5 Quarters
Internships Available: Yes
Application Fee: $200*
English language proficiency (minimum):
- TOEFL iBT: 83
- IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall
- iTEP Academic-Plus: 4.5
Entry Quarters: All
Duration: 4 Quarters
Internships Available: Yes
Application Fee: $200*
English language proficiency (minimum):
- TOEFL iBT: 83
- IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall
- iTEP Academic-Plus: 4.5
Entry Quarters: Summer, Winter
Duration: 4 Quarters
Internships Available: Yes
Application Fee: $200*
English language proficiency (minimum):
- TOEFL iBT: 83
- IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall
- iTEP Academic-Plus: 4.5
Entry Quarters: All
Duration: 4 Quarters
Internships Available: Yes
Application Fee: $200*
English language proficiency (minimum):
- TOEFL iBT: 83
- IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall
- iTEP Academic-Plus: 4.5
Entry Quarters: All
Duration: 3 Quarters
Internships Available: Yes
Application Fee: $200*
English language proficiency (minimum):
- TOEFL iBT: 83
- IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall
- iTEP Academic-Plus: 4.5
Entry Quarters: All
Duration: 4 Quarters
Internships Available: Yes
Application Fee: $200*
English language proficiency (minimum):
- TOEFL iBT: 83
- IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall
- iTEP Academic-Plus: 4.5
Entry Quarters: All
Duration: 4 Quarters
Internships Available: Yes
Application Fee: $200*
English language proficiency (minimum):
- TOEFL iBT: 83
- IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall
- iTEP Academic-Plus: 4.5
Screenwriting Film and TV Comprehensive
Entry Quarters: All
Duration: 4 Quarters
Internships Available: Yes
Application Fee: $300*
English language proficiency (minimum):
- TOEFL iBT: 100
- IELTS Academic: 7.0
- iTEP Academic-Plus: 5.1
Entry Quarters: Fall
Duration: 3 Quarters
Internships Available: N0
Application Fee: $100*
English language proficiency (minimum):
- TOEFL iBT: 91
- IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall
- iTEP Academic-Plus: 5.0
Entry Quarter: Fall
Duration: 3 Quarters
Internships Available: Yes
Application Fee: $165*
English language proficiency (minimum):
- TOEFL iBT: 100
- IELTS Academic: 7.0
- iTEP Academic-Plus: 5.1
Post-Baccalaureate Program in Classics
Entry Quarter: Fall
Duration: 3 Quarters
Internships Available: No
Application Fee: $95*
English language proficiency (minimum):
- TOEFL iBT: 100
- IELTS Academic: 7.0
- iTEP Academic-Plus: 5.1
Pre-Medical and General Science Studies
Entry Quarters: All
Duration: 4 Quarters
Internships Available: No
Application Fee: $95*
English language proficiency (minimum):
- TOEFL iBT: 83
- IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall
- iTEP Academic-Plus: 4.5
Entry Quarters: All
Duration: 2 Quarters
Internships Available: Yes
Application Fee: $250*
English language proficiency (minimum):
- TOEFL iBT: 83
- IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall
- iTEP Academic-Plus: 4.5
International Trade and Commerce
Entry Quarters: All
Duration: 3 Quarters
Internships Available: Yes
Application Fee: $200*
Estimated Tuition: $7200*
English language proficiency (minimum):
- TOEFL iBT: 87
- IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall
- iTEP Academic-Plus: 4.5
International Trade and Commerce with Concentration in Financial Management
Entry Quarters: All
Duration: 3 Quarters
Internships Available: Yes
Application Fee: $200*
Estimated Tuition: $7200*
English language proficiency (minimum):
- TOEFL iBT: 87
- IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall
- iTEP Academic-Plus: 4.5
International Trade and Commerce with Concentration in Global Business Management
Entry Quarters: All
Duration: 3 Quarters
Internships Available: Yes
Application Fee: $200*
Estimated Tuition: $7200*
English language proficiency (minimum):
- TOEFL iBT: 87
- IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall
- iTEP Academic-Plus: 4.5
International Trade and Commerce with Concentration in Import/Export Operations
Entry Quarters: All
Duration: 3 Quarters
Internships Available: Yes
Application Fee: $200*
Estimated Tuition: $7200*
English language proficiency (minimum):
- TOEFL iBT: 87
- IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall
- iTEP Academic-Plus: 4.5
General Business Studies with Concentration in International Trade and Commerce
Entry Quarters: All
Duration: 3 Quarters
Internships Available: No
Application Fee: $200*
Estimated Tuition: $7200*
English language proficiency (minimum):
- TOEFL iBT: 87
- IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall
- iTEP Academic-Plus: 4.5
Entry Quarters: All
Duration: 4 Quarters
Internships Available: Yes
Application Fee: $0*
English language proficiency (minimum):
- TOEFL iBT: 90
- IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall
- iTEP Academic-Plus: 4.5
Entry Quarters: All
Duration: 2 Quarters
Internships Available: Yes
Application Fee: $200*
English language proficiency (minimum):
- TOEFL iBT: 87
- IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall
- iTEP Academic-Plus: 4.5
Marketing with Concentration in Digital Marketing
Entry Quarters: All
Duration: 3 Quarters
Internships Available: Yes
Application Fee: $200*
English language proficiency (minimum):
- TOEFL iBT: 87
- IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall
- iTEP Academic-Plus: 4.5
General Business Studies with Concentration in Marketing
Entry Quarters: All
Duration: 3 Quarters
Internships Available: No
Application Fee: $200*
English language proficiency (minimum):
- TOEFL iBT: 87
- IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall
- iTEP Academic-Plus: 4.5
Duration: The minimum duration of the program based on full-time enrollment. Additional time can be provided on your I-20 should you need to take supplemental English courses, a vacation quarter (when eligible), or additional electives in your program.
Internships Available: Indicates whether or not the program offers an internship course. Internship course must be available for enrollment to participate in unpaid internships or Curricular Practical Training (CPT).
Application Fee: The application fee establishes your candidacy in a certificate program. The certificate application fee is non-refundable and subject to change. The international student fee and other miscellaneous fees, such as health insurance, express mailing, and housing, are not included.
English Language Proficiency
International applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency by submitting the minimum TOEFL, IELTS or iTEP test score required by their certificate program.
Students who are admitted with the minimum score but whose test scores are below 100 on TOEFL iBT, 7.0 on the IELTS Academic, or 5.1 on the iTEP Academic-Plus will be required to take one or two supplemental English as a Second Language courses. Please note that additional courses may extend the duration of your program. Refer to the details under Supplemental English Courses for more information.
International applicants may be exempt from the English language proficiency test requirement if one of the following criteria are met:
- Are a citizen of the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, or English-speaking Canada, and English is your native language
- Have studied for a minimum of four years at a high school, college, or university in the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, or English-speaking Canada
- Have earned a graduate level degree from a college or university in the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, or English-speaking Canada
- Have completed UCLA Extension's Academic Intensive English Program (AIEP) Level 107 (or higher) with earned grades of A- (or higher) in the two core subjects, and will complete ESL X 433C as required*
Eligible applicants may request a waiver of the English language proficiency requirement by submitting a completed English Language Proficiency Waiver Form (pdf) and supporting evidence, if applicable.
*UCLA Extension policy allows some students from our Academic Intensive English Program (AIEP) to request a waiver from providing an English language test for admission into some UCLA Extension certificate programs; however, an additional course (ESL X 433C) is required. This test waiver applies solely to UCLA Extension certificate programs requiring TOEFL scores 83-89 or IELTS Academic score 6.5 or iTEP Academic-Plus score 4.5-4.9. It does not apply to certificate programs requiring 90 (or higher) on the TOEFL or 7.0 (or higher) on the IELTS Academic or 5.0 (or higher) on the iTEP Academic-Plus. This test waiver does not apply to the following programs: Landscape Architecture, Paralegal Studies, Journalism, Human Resources Management, Fitness Instruction, Screenwriting: Film and TV, Post-Baccalaureate Program in Classics.
