Program Details and Estimated Costs

(Tuition costs include a $4,500 international student fee.)

Bioscience Certificate Programs

Program	Length of Program	Units	Estimated Tuition	Recommended Start
Biotechnology	3 Quarters	30 units	$15,350	Any Quarter
Clinical Trials Design and Management	3 Quarters	30 units	$16,100	Any Quarter
Regulatory Affairs	3 Quarters	30 units	$16,100	Any Quarter

Business Certificate Programs

Program	Length of Program	Units	Estimated Tuition	Recommended Start
Business Administration	3 Quarters	30 units	$15,350	Any Quarter
Human Resource Management	3 Quarters	30 units	$17,850	Any Quarter
Marketing Management	3 Quarters	30 units	$16,100	Fall, Spring
Project and Program Management	3 Quarters	30 units	$17,850	Any Quarter
Procurement and Supply Chain Management	3 Quarters	30 units	$15,350	Any Quarter

Design Certificate Program

Program	Length of Program	Units	Estimated Tuition	Recommended Start
User Experience and Web Design [ii]	3 Quarters	30 units	$16,100	Winter or Summer

Education Certificate Programs

Program	Length of Program	Units	Estimated Tuition	Recommended Start
Early Childhood Education [iii]	3 Quarters	37 units	$11,300	Fall or Spring
TESOL[iv]	3 Quarters	30 units	$11,300	Fall or Spring

Technology Certificate Programs

Program	Length of Program	Units	Estimated Tuition	Recommended Start
Computer Programming [v]	3 Quarters	30 units	$16,100	Any Quarter
Database and Data Analytics	3 Quarters	30 units	$16,100	Any Quarter
Embedded Systems	3 Quarters	30 units	$15,350	Any Quarter
Linux Programming and Administration	3 Quarters	30 units	$15,350	Any Quarter
Software Engineering and Quality[vi]	3 Quarters	30 units	$16,100	Any Quarter
VLSI Engineering	3 Quarters	30 units	$15,350	Any Quarter

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	January 1–March 31	December 15	November 15
Spring	March 18–June 15	March 1	February 15
Summer	June 3–August 31	May 15	May 1

Important Program Conditions

[i] 1. Accounting: Students who have previous accounting experience and start in the fall quarter may take Introduction to Accounting I and II together. Students without experience should take 1 required course per quarter and may require up to 4 quarters to complete the certificate.

[ii] 2. User Experience and Web Design: Practicum course is only offered in the winter and summer quarters.

[iii] 3. ECE: Practicum course is only offered in fall and spring quarters. Tuition covers 37 units for the program.

[iv] 4. TESOL: Practicum course is only offered in fall and spring quarters.

[v] 5. Computer Programming: Prior knowledge in this field is recommended for students interested in this program.

[vi] 6. Software Engineering and Quality: Prior knowledge in this field is recommended for students interested in this program.

*Please contact extensioninternational@ucsc.edu if interested.

Fees

Included in the program tuition cost listed above are numerous fees and apply to all students participating in the program. These fees provide coverage for the entire duration of your studies.

The fees include the following international student services: orientation, maintenance of your F-1 status, Student and Community Development course,* OPT application review, OPT support, internship placement assistance, academic programming, course registration, advising, and events that maximize your learning and career potential.

The fee also provides access to UCSC Silicon Valley Extension resources such as our computer labs, Wi-Fi, technology, housing referrals and resources, medical insurance assistance, photo ID cards, and other general needs.

Finally, the fee also includes two $40 drop fee waivers.

*The Student and Community Development course can be waived for students who have studied in the U.S. previously or can demonstrate having met the learning outcomes previously.

Fees not included

Application Fee: Nonrefundable $150. Due at the time of application.

I-901 SEVIS Fee: $350

USCIS OPT Fee: $410

Cancellation Fee: Program tuition is refundable minus a $200 cancellation fee if enrollment is canceled at least three business days before the orientation session begins.

Express Mail Fee (optional): $50. Overseas students may request faster mail delivery for immigration document processing.

Books and Materials: Not included. Additional Curricular Requirements

More information

You can learn more about the international program, the 12-unit quarterly minimum, taking courses outside your program, and pursuing an internship, by visiting this page.