ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROGRAMS - UNIVERSITY CREDIT PROGRAMS 2019 YOUTH PROGRAMS - CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS - ip.extension.ucsd.edu WELCOME WELCOME WELCOME TO THE TO UC SAN DIEGO UNIVERSITY EXTENSION OF CALIFORNIA INTERNATIONAL SAN DIEGO PROGRAMS UC San Diego enthusiastically The benefits of an welcomes international international experience students. No matter how motivate thousands of diverse their backgrounds, people to study in the United our students share one thing States every year. As these in common: an adventurous students seek academic spirit for learning. They advancement, they also choose UC San Diego because improve their English language of its worldwide research skills and intercultural reputation, its prize-winning understanding. UC San Mary Walshok faculty, and the innovative Roxanne Nuhaily Diego’s commitment to character of the San Diego academic excellence is Associate Vice region. In return, they enjoy Executive Director reflected in the high quality Chancellor, of International Public Programs one of the most valuable Programs of instruction and curriculum and Dean, educational experiences of and Associate Dean in the programs which are UC San Diego their lives. Taught by talented for International and described in this brochure. Extension Academic Affairs instructors, UC San Diego UC San Diego Quality academics, combined Extension programs offer the Extension with our superb campus most advanced knowledge facilities, student support and education formats services, and idyllic natural available. Students quickly surroundings, guarantee the benefit from immediately best possible opportunities for applicable information, a your success and satisfaction. wider network of peers, and a The information provided more insightful understanding here shows, in pictures and of American culture. In in words, why UC San Diego combination with UC San Extension International Diego’s striking coastal Programs is the perfect location, our programs are choice for English language, unlike any others in the university credit, and United States. professional programs. Welcome . we look forward We welcome you to UC San to meeting you. Diego and look forward to helping you embark on the experience of a lifetime! 2 | UC San Diego International Programs Apply at ip.extension.ucsd.edu Apply at ip.extension.ucsd.edu WELCOME TO UC SAN DIEGO EXTENSION INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS Geisel Library The benefits of an international experience motivate thousands of people to study in the United States every year. As these students seek academic advancement, they also improve their English language skills and intercultural understanding. UC San Diego’s commitment to academic excellence is reflected in the high quality of instruction and curriculum in the programs which are described in this brochure. Quality academics, combined with our superb campus Triton, the UC San Diego mascot The Sun God facilities, student support services, and idyllic natural surroundings, guarantee the best possible opportunities for your success and satisfaction. The information provided here shows, in pictures and in words, why UC San Diego Extension International Programs is the perfect choice for English language, university credit, and professional programs. We welcome you to UC San Diego and look forward to helping you embark on the experience of a lifetime! Jacobs School of Engineering Apply at ip.extension.ucsd.edu Apply at ip.extension.ucsd.edu UC San Diego International Programs | 3 WHY CHOOSE WHY CHOOSE WHY CHOOSE UC SAN DIEGO WHY UC SAN DIEGO? SAN DIEGO? EXTENSION? A GREAT SELECTION OF LANGUAGE, ACADEMIC, AND A GREAT UNIVERSITY A GREAT LOCATION PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS • Part of the ten-campus • “America’s Finest City” with • English language University of California a great quality of life programs for personal and system: UC Berkeley, UC • Population: 1.4 million in the professional development Davis, UC Irvine, UC Los city and 3.3 million in the as well as English language Angeles, UC Merced, UC county preparation for university Riverside, UC San Diego, • 100 kilometers of beaches, studies in the U.S. UC San Francisco, UC Santa mountains up to 2,000 • University credit programs Barbara, and UC Santa Cruz meters, and the best climate offering an immense variety • 15th internationally in the in the United States, with of University and University 2017 Academic Rankings 263 sunny days per year Extension course options at of World Universities • Two San Diego beaches, UC San Diego conducted by Shanghai Jiao including La Jolla Shores, • Certificate programs for were named among the best Tong University in China professional growth and the 25 in the U.S. by TripAdvisor •5th among U.S. universities possibility to work in the in 2018 in total research and U.S. through OPT • Ranked 2nd most inventive development expenditures • Highly experienced city in the world by Forbes by the National Science International Student magazine and 1st in the Foundation (NSF) Services staff and faculty • 6th in the nation, 2nd among nation in number of patents, with 3.6 patents for experts all U.S. public universities, • Excellent campus location and 14th in the world for every 1,000 workers • Home to Comic-Con • Study for as little as two total research output by the International, one of the weeks or more! journal Nature in their 2016 largest entertainment and • Conditional admissions index comic conventions in the arrangements with several • 1st in the U.S. for Positive world, with over 135,000 universities and colleges Impact on the United States attendees. • Many options for part-time by the Washington Monthly • With 120+ craft breweries, study College Guide San Diego ranks the 2nd ip.extension.ucsd.edu • A huge campus (over most beer-friendly city in the 5 square kilometers) U.S. overlooking the Pacific • The largest urban cultural Ocean, with a community of park in the U.S., Balboa Park, over 36,000 students is located in the heart of San • Ranked the top surfing Diego. The 1,200-acre park school in the U.S. by is home to 19 museums, Surfline.com botanical gardens, cultural www.ucsd.edu venues, and the San Diego Zoo, which is one of the best zoos in the world. www.sandiego.org 4 | UC San Diego International Programs Apply at ip.extension.ucsd.edu Scripps Institution of Oceanography WHY CHOOSE UC SAN DIEGO EXTENSION? A GREAT SELECTION OF LANGUAGE, ACADEMIC, AND PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS • English language programs for personal and professional development as well as English language preparation for university studies in the U.S. • University credit programs offering an immense variety of University and University Extension course options at UC San Diego • Certificate programs for professional growth and the possibility to work in the U.S. through OPT • Highly experienced International Student Services staff and faculty experts • Excellent campus location • Study for as little as two weeks or more! • Conditional admissions arrangements with several universities and colleges • Many options for part-time study ip.extension.ucsd.edu Apply at ip.extension.ucsd.edu Scripps Institution of Oceanography CAMPUS 1. UC San Diego Extension 11. School of Medicine International Student som.ucsd.edu 4 Services, English Language Institute (ELI) 12. Thornton Hospital & International Programs health.ucsd.edu/locations ip.extension.ucsd.edu 11 13. UC San Diego 14 13 2. On-campus apartments Medical Center ip.extension.ucsd.edu health.ucsd.edu/locations 3. Near-campus 14. La Jolla Veterans apartments by Anatolia Medical Center ac-housing.com www.sandiego.va.gov 3 4. Off-campus hotel 15. Recreation and accommodations Sports Center by Residence Inn recreation.ucsd.edu 12 by Marriott La Jolla marriott.com/lajca • Campus Sports facilities (facilities include three 5. Price Center bookstore, swimming pools, over movie theatre, 20 tennis courts, two restaurants, and more running tracks, weight UCSandiegobookstore.com and fitness rooms, 6. Geisel Library basketball, racquetball, libraries.ucsd.edu sand volleyball courts, baseball, soccer fields, 7. Scripps Institution rock-climbing wall, of Oceanography equipment rental) scripps.ucsd.edu • Water sports (including UC SAN DIEGO CAMPUS 8. La Jolla Playhouse sailing) at Mission Bay AND SURROUNDING AREA lajollaplayhouse.org Aquatic Center The University of California San Diego • Camping and other 9. Rady School of is located 20 km from downtown San Francisco Management outings arranged by San Diego and the San Diego rady.ucsd.edu Outback Adventures International Airport. Los Angeles 10. School of Global 16. Jacobs School Policy and Strategy of Engineering The University of California San Diego gps.ucsd.edu jacobsschool.ucsd.edu is a smoke-free campus. 6 | UC San Diego International Programs Apply at ip.extension.ucsd.edu Apply at ip.extension.ucsd.edu 7 8 1 9 5 6 10 2 16 15 AVERAGE ˚C LOW HIGH UC San Diego JANUARY 8.9 18.9 10.0 La Jolla FEBRUARY 18.9 The University of California San Diego MARCH 11.1 18.9 12.8 is located 20 km from downtown San Francisco Las Vegas APRIL 20.0 MAY 14.4 20.6 San Diego and the San Diego Los Angeles JUNE 16.1 21.7 International Airport. Airport JULY 18.3 24.4 San Diego AUGUST 19.4 25.6 Downtown SEPTEMBER 16.6 25.0 San Diego OCTOBER 16.0 24.0 The University of California San Diego NOVEMBER 12.2 21.1 is a smoke-free campus. DECEMBER 9.4 19.0 Apply at ip.extension.ucsd.edu Apply at ip.extension.ucsd.edu UC San Diego International Programs | 7 WHY CONVERSATION LEADERS Conversation Leaders are an integral part of our Conversation classes. Conversation Leaders are American UC San Diego students and members of the community who actively participate in class with our students several hours per week during the program. Conversation Leaders provide students with the chance to meet Fallen Star at Jacobs School of Engineering and have meaningful interactions with native English speakers. The ELI’s expert conversation instructors design and supervise the lessons and conversation activities so that students’ time with the Conversation Leaders will have maximum benefit.