3 + 1 Program
Santa Barbara, California
FEATURES:
Earn transferable credits toward a home-country Bachelor’s degree
Eligibility to apply for Optional Practical Training to work in the US for a year (3 quarter minimum)
Take advantage of personalized advising for admission to US graduate schools
Enhance competency based on academic standards at US graduate schools
Specialize in areas such as Business, Project Management, Marketing, among other subjects
Specifics
- University: University of California Santa Barbara
- Provider: Professional and Continuing Education
- Location: Santa Barbara, California
- Delivery Method and Site: Online and in-person on the UC Santa Barbara campus
- English Requirement: TOEFL iBT 80 ; IELTS 6.5 ; CEFR C1/C2
- Other Requirements: Excellent grades – the majority of ‘A’ and ‘B’ (U.S.) grades. Conditional Admission considered on an individual basis.
- Course Calendar: Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer terms
- Application Deadlines:
- Term Length: One academic quarter = approximately 12 weeks
- Duration: One to four university quarters
- Course Levels: N/A
- Price per Term: $8,445 (Fall, Winter, Spring), $6,445 (Summer)
Description
The University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) offers the International 3+1 Program, designed for international students who have completed three years of undergraduate study in their home countries. This program allows participants to spend their fourth year at UCSB, providing an immersive study-abroad experience while preparing them for the U.S. graduate school application process. Students enroll in courses alongside UCSB matriculated students, earning University of California (UC) units that can be transferred to their home university’s bachelor’s degree and potentially to future graduate programs.
Program Benefits:
- Academic Exposure: Participants have the opportunity to take courses at a top-ranked U.S. university, enhancing their academic credentials.
UCSB Professional Ed - Optional Practical Training (OPT) Eligibility: By completing three quarters, students may become eligible to apply for OPT, allowing them to work in the U.S. for up to a year.
UCSB Professional Ed
Personalized Advising: The program offers individualized guidance to strengthen students’ applications to U.S. graduate schools. - Cultural and Academic Competence: Engaging in UCSB’s academic environment helps students adapt to the standards and expectations of U.S. graduate education.
UCSB Professional Ed
Academic Courses: Earn UC undergraduate or graduate academic units across various disciplines, which can be transferred back to the home university.
English Language Courses: Improve academic English skills and prepare for exams like the GRE, facilitating the graduate application process.
Professional Courses: Specialize in areas such as Business, Project Management, and Marketing to acquire practical skills that enhance employability post-program.
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