Certificate Programs Fees

If you have advanced level English skills,TOEFL score of 550-paper/80 iBT, IELTS 6.5 or TOEIC 760 or above, and a desire to pursue advanced studies, you can enroll in a UCSC Extension certificate program. Completing a UCSC Extension certificate program can take from 6 to 15 months, depending on a variety of factors, including course sequencing and demand. Accordingly, actual certificate program costs vary based on individual courses selected within the program. Average certificate program tuition is around $8000.

For more information about certificate program courses and costs for international students, click here. Note that an international student services fee of $1,500 is required before beginning the program. Also, you must enroll in 12 credits in order to maintain full-time student status and retain the F-1 visa; the majority of certificate program required courses are worth three to four units. It is often necessary to take a course outside the certificate program in order to maintain full-time students status. Access to a car may be necessary as most classes are held at our Silicon Valley campuses and public transportation there is limited.