University of California, Irvine - Division of Continuing Education
Academic Study Abroad Program (ASAP)
Irvine, USA
Course
DURATION
9 months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
25 Mar 2026
TUITION FEES
USD 8,200 / per quarter *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* approximate tuition: $8,200 - $24,600 for general track
Key Summary
Our Academic Study Abroad Program (ASAP) is specifically designed for eligible international university-level students to enhance their educational experience by studying in ASAP for 1, 2 or 3 quarters. While in ASAP, students have the opportunity to enroll full-time alongside matriculated UC Irvine students in credit-bearing UC Irvine courses and UC Irvine Continuing Education courses. ASAP does not offer any course accommodations or application assistance related to students' admission to their future degree programs.
ASAP General Track
Our Academic Study Abroad Program (ASAP) is specifically designed for eligible international university-level students to enhance their educational experience by studying in ASAP for 3, 6 or 9 months. ASAP students will enroll full-time in credit-bearing UC Irvine courses and UC Irvine Continuing Education courses alongside matriculated UC Irvine students.
ASAP Customized Success Language (CSL) Track
Our ASAP CSL Track is designed for international university-level students to enhance their educational experience by studying abroad at UC Irvine for 6 or 9 months. ASAP CSL Track students will have the opportunity to enroll in full-time UC Irvine and UC Irvine Continuing Education credit-bearing courses, such as ACPs, alongside matriculated UC Irvine students upon meeting the program’s progression criteria. The ASAP CSL track is recommended for students who need additional English language training and academic support to succeed in their university-level courses.
ASAP Specialized Track
Our Academic Study Abroad Program (ASAP) Specialized Track provides a focused study plan with select pre-approved credit-bearing courses that are typically impacted and high-demand in specific academic disciplines for qualified international university-level students to study alongside matriculated UC Irvine students. Specialized Track students are required to enroll a minimum of 12 units of courses that align to their current academic major of study. Moreover, having back-up courses approved by the home university prior to the start of the program is strongly recommended in case the desired courses become unavailable.
Important Note
- ASAP students can enroll in full-time (12 units) UC Irvine and UC Irvine Continuing Education courses for university credit. Enrollment in UC Irvine undergraduate courses through Concurrent Enrollment is on a space-available basis after all matriculated UC Irvine students have been enrolled and requires instructor and/or department approval during the first two weeks of every quarter.
- ASAP General students can enroll in more than 12 units per quarter if they meet specific conditions. Additional tuition is required.
- Enrollment in UC Irvine undergraduate courses through Concurrent Enrollment is on a space-available basis after all matriculated UC Irvine students have been enrolled with the approval from the course instructor and/or department during the first two weeks of every academic quarter.
- Specialized Track students are eligible to enroll in up to 16 units, or 4 UCI courses, per quarter as part of their tuition.
General and Customized Success Language Track Sample Subject Areas
This is a non-comprehensive list of subject areas available for ASAP students.
- Anthropology
- Art
- Art History
- Classics
- Comparative Literature
- Criminology, Law and Society
- Dance
- Drama
- East Asian Studies
- Education
- European Studies
- Film & Media Studies
- Gender & Sexuality Studies
- History
- International Studies
- Linguistics
- Literary Journalism
- Planning Policy & Design
- Philosophy
- Political Science
- Psychological Sciences
- Religious Studies
- Music
- Social Science
- Sociology
- Writing
- Plus a variety of courses through UC Irvine Continuing Education, including Business, Marketing, Engineering, and more.
Courses within the Economics, Computer Science, Engineering, Informatics, and Math fields are highly impacted, and receiving permission to enroll in these courses can be more difficult. ASAP students are not permitted to enroll in courses offered by the UC Irvine School of Law, Paul Merage School of Business, Sue & Bill Gross School of Nursing, and the School of Medicine.
Enrollment in any specific course is not guaranteed, so having a list of alternative courses is necessary to maintain full-time status.
Specialized Track Pre-Approved Courses
Enrollment priority is given to select pre-approved courses that are offered in the following subjects:
- Academic English
- Aerospace Engineering
- Biomedical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Global Cultures
- Humanities
- Materials Science and Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
Detailed course list for each subject can be found on the UC Irvine General Catalogue. Please note that course offerings and pre-approved courses are updated quarterly. Students must meet the course pre-requisites and the ASAP academic policies before enrolling.
Enrollment in any other course that is not listed above requires additional approvals by the ASAP registration deadline. ASAP students are not permitted to enroll in courses offered by the UC Irvine School of Law, Paul Merage School of Business, Sue & Bill Gross School of Nursing, and the School of Medicine.
- Study at a Top 10 U.S. public university in the safest city in the U.S., as ranked by the FBI every year since 2005
- Learn from renowned UC Irvine professors and accomplished professionals
- Access academic and campus resources at a leading research university
- Receive academic support and individualized advising
- Build your network through meaningful interactions with international and U.S. students, and UC Irvine faculty and staff
- Choose the length of your program and have the flexibility to extend
- Earn transferrable course credit*
- Gain valuable knowledge and tips about adapting to life at UC Irvine and Southern California
- Participate in social events and excursions with other international and American students
- Gain practical work experience in an optional Professional Internship Experience
*Final credit transfer is determined by the student’s current or future institution. ASAP does not offer any course accommodation or application assistance related to students’ admission to their future degree programs.