International Graduate Studies Preparation Program

Looking for an Excellent Pre-Masters or Pre-Doctorate Program?

Higher education at the graduate level (Masters and Doctoral Degrees) in a top U.S. university is considered by many international students a necessity for achieving their academic and career goals.

Navigating admission to these advanced degree programs, however, may be challenging for those unfamiliar with U.S. academic culture. Despite years of preparation in study and work in their home environments, many promising pre-graduate students are unsure of how and where to apply to U.S. graduate schools. Many have their applications rejected not because they lack the academic qualifications, but because they lack the specific skills needed for being selected.

University of California Irvine Extension's International Graduate Studies Preparation Program (IGSPP) prepares international students to meet admission requirements for graduate school. This comprehensive program also develops the academic, professional, and communication skills students will need to succeed in graduate studies in the United States.

Program Benefits

• 2 tracks of study
  
  • UCI upper-division undergraduate coursework to fulfill the prerequisites that may be required and accepted by the future graduate program
  • Accelerated Certificate in select fields and Internship opportunity to help boost the student's resume and work experience in the U.S.
• English-as-a-Second Language support if needed
• Extensive one-on-one advising from a qualified, dedicated academic advisor, including guidance with research and professional direction
• 20-40-hour Academic and American Culture class at the graduate level
• 30-40-hour GRE or GMAT and 30-hour TOEFL test preparation courses
• Application assistance to top graduate programs
• Tutoring in English or university study skills
• Introduction to the UCI campus, its prestigious faculty, its abundant resources, and its academic rigor
• Social events and excursions with other international and American students
• Maximum support under ideal conditions