Fulfill Your Academic Potential
Earning a prestigious University of California (UC) system degree or earning UC credit gives you an advantage for both graduate study and future employment.
Join the many international students who have taken our university preparation programs and found success. Prepare to make a successful application to your desired undergraduate or graduate degree program at UCR with our University Preparation and Pathways programs. Combine advanced English instruction and test preparation (SAT, TOEFL, GRE, GMAT) with academic skills training, and UCR credit classes. Learn how to meet the challenges of academic work and life on an American campus.
Admission Preparation Program (APP)
2025
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Winter
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Spring
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Summer
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Fall
- Sep 22 - Jun 12, 2026
Tuition
| Program |
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| $32,950 |
2026
ApplyStart Dates By Season
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Winter
- Jan 02 - Mar 20
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Spring
- Mar 20 - Jun 12
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Summer
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Fall
Tuition
| Program |
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| $32,950 |
Graduate Preparation Program (GPP)
2025
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Winter
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Spring
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Summer
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Fall
- Sep 22 - Jun 12, 2026
Tuition
| Program |
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| $25,000 |
2026
ApplyStart Dates By Season
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Winter
- Jan 02 - Mar 20
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Spring
- Mar 30 - Jun 12
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Summer
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Fall
Tuition
| Program |
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| $2,500 |
Master of Business Preparation Program (MBPP)
2025
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Winter
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Spring
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Summer
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Fall
- Sep 22 - Jun 12, 2026
Tuition
| Program |
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| $25,000 |
University Credit Program (UCP)
2025
ApplyStart Dates By Season
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Winter
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Spring
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Summer
- Jun 23 - Sep 12
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Fall
- Sep 23 - Dec 15
Tuition
| Quarterly (Summer) |
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| $6,950 |
2026
ApplyStart Dates By Season
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Winter
- Jan 02 - Mar 27
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Spring
- Mar 25 - Jun 16
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Summer
- Jun 22 - Sep 11
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Fall
- Sep 21 - Dec 11
Tuition
| Quarterly (Winter) |
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| $6,950 |
University Transfer Program (UTP)
2026
ApplyStart Dates By Season
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Winter
- Jan 02 - Mar 20
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Spring
- Mar 25 - Jun 12
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Summer
- Jun 22 - Sep 11
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Fall
- Sep 21 - Dec 11
Tuition
| Program |
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| $20,000 |