International Student Information

REGISTRATION AND ENROLLMENT

REGISTRATION
FEES

There is no better place than UCLA, located at the crossroads of global culture, to begin building the foundation of knowledge necessary to succeed in today’s rapidly changing world. During the summer there is an exciting mix of UCLA students and visiting students from US and international universities and high schools.

Academic Courses – Choose from the best that UCLA has to offer! You can earn credits towards your degree by taking classes from award winning UCLA faculty in a variety of departments; From Engineering and Economics, to Musicology and Art History. Or take something completely different like the History of Rock-n-roll… The choice is yours! 

Click here to view the 2013 schedule of classes!

ESL- Not quite ready for intensive study?  Summer Sessions also offers intermediate and advanced English language courses. Anyone can apply, whether you are still in high school or a seasoned professional looking to improve your English proficiency. 

Click here for a detailed description of our English courses!

REGISTRATION

  1. International students may register for UCLA Summer Sessions through:

    • One of our registration centers, where staff members can assist in selecting classes, reserving on-campus housing, and obtaining health insurance. Fees are collected in local currency. Please refer to our list of international Registration Centers.
    • Or, by completing the Online Registration Form

  2. Create your URSA account and enroll in a minimum of 8 units

  3. Within a few days, you’ll receive an e-mail with instructions to complete the I-20 Request Form and upload your supplemental documents. We’ll send your I-20 in 10-15 business days.

  4. When your I-20 arrives in the mail, you’ll be ready to apply for the F-1 Visa at your local U.S. Embassy.

FEES


Summer Sessions Tuition is paid on a per unit basis.  This means that you will pay based on how many courses you enroll in and how many units (or credits) each course is worth.

2013 International Student Tuition Rates

Registration Fee  (Includes$400 Non-refundable deposit)                                                                                           

$750

Unit Fee                                                                                                                  

$339

IEI Fees*                                                                                                               


$8/unit

Health Insurance


$345

* IEI fees are applied only to courses offered by the College of Letters and Sciences and the Henry Samueli School of Engineering.

 

International students are required to maintain at least 8 units. Below you can find a sample of what your total fees will look like for a 6-week session if you enroll in 9 units.

6-Week Session International Student Sample

Registration Fee

 
$750

ESL 32 (4 Units)                                    

                                                   

   
$1356

ESL 35 (5 units)

                                                   

  
$1695

IEI Fees

                                                 

    
$72


Health Insurance

                                                  

    
$345

Housing (Estimated)*

                                                 

   
$1865

Total (Estimated)

                                                  

   
$6083

* Housing based on 2013 rate for a triple room and 15 meals a week.  Rates can vary greatly based on student preferences.
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