Accelerated Certificate Program (ACP)

Expand your career opportunities with a specialized certificate

Advance your career with real-world education

In these dynamic 3-month programs designed specifically for international students, you will learn current trends in your field and how to apply your new skills and knowledge to quickly advance your career.

Study on campus in Irvine, California, with the option to enroll in a 10-week internship with a U.S. company. Additionally, ACP students may become eligible for a one-year work experience in the U.S. with Optional Practical Training (OPT).

Explore accelerated learning in your field:

  • Business Administration
  • Creativity and Product Development
  • Data Analytics for Business
  • Data Science
  • Digital Marketing & Communications
  • Innovation Management & Entrepreneurship
  • International Business Ops & Management
  • International Finance
  • International Tourism & Hotel Management
  • Internet of Things
  • Global Human Resources Management
  • Project Management
  • Teaching English as a Foreign Language

Achieve your goals in a safe and supportive environment at a top university

Experience the unique academic and social life at the University of California, Irvine with comprehensive support and abundant campus resources. Join students from the U.S. and around the world as you gain invaluable skills to help you succeed in today’s global environment.

Develop the skills you need to succeed in your career

Build a professional network of American and international colleagues

Study on campus in Southern California or in a remote-learning environment

Get a competitive edge in the job market through an internship at a U.S. company

Access diverse support services designed to help international students succeed

Immerse yourself in life-enriching academic, professional, and cultural experiences at UCI

Boost your resume with a credential from an American university in just a few months

Life at UCI

Enrolling at UCI gives you more than just a great academic program; students can expect a full range of support services to make their time with us as productive and fulfilling as possible.

Academic Experience

California Lifestyle

Participate in small classes of international students and:
  • Learn from instructors with extensive experience in their fields
  • Develop skills that can be implemented immediately
  • Enroll in a 10-week unpaid internship
Immerse yourself in an American experience:
  • Benefit from professional and cultural activities
  • Participate in a variety of campus activities, sports teams, and clubs
  • Embark on exciting field trips to popular cities, theaters, beaches, and more

Success Through Academics and Research (STAR)

For students looking to pursue a bachelor’s, master’s or doctorate’s degree in the United States and want to benefit from expert guidance and assistance in the process.

Why choose UC Irvine?

UCI is renowned for its strength as a major research university. Its world-renowned reputation has also attracted faculty members from the top of their fields, including three Nobel Prize winners.
We are located in a dynamic U.S. business environment and in one of the most beautiful and engaging regions in Southern California — famously known as "The O.C."

Testimonial

The Business English classes brought me much more than what I was expecting. Not only did I acquire great marketing knowledge, but I also had the opportunity to create the foundation for my international network. Taking the 4-week Business English program was a unique experience that I will remember forever.

Aashish Mohan | India

ACP Project Management, ACP Data Science & Predictive Analytics, Internship at MSC Software

Are you ready to take the next step in your career at UCI?

Expand your career options by enrolling in an international program at UCI — where you’ll develop the skills, knowledge, and network you need to expand your horizons and opportunities.

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