Program Overview
The International Undergraduate Preparation Program Zot General Track at University of California Irvine (UCI) is a Preparation Course programme in Humanities over 9 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the International Undergraduate Preparation Program Zot General Track programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 9 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: USD 37,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; USD 37,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
- Location: Irvine, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the International Undergraduate Preparation Program Zot General Track programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- One quarter 10-Week Intensive ESL/
- AACC/Test Preparation
- Two quarters UCI undergraduate courses, up to 24 units/UPS/Test Preparation
- Two (or more) quarters 10-Week Intensive ESL/AACC/Test Preparation
- Two quarters UCI undergraduate courses, up to 24 units/UPS/Test Preparation
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Full-Time Study Requirements
A full-time course of study in IUPP, in compliance with both UC and U.S. immigration requirements, is defined as:
- Minimum of 18 hours of ESL courses or 12 units of IUPP and undergraduate courses per quarter
- The maximum number of units allowable in this program is usually 12 undergraduate units per quarter. Students may take up to 16 units with special approval by IUPP. Additional fees will be charged.
- No more than 4 units or one course per quarter may be taken in an online format.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 37,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; USD 37,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 37,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; USD 37,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of California Irvine (UCI) directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
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University Profile- Start Date 2017-09-28
- Language English
- Duration 9 months