University of California, Irvine - Division of Continuing Education
Individualized Study Program (ISP)
Irvine, USA
Summer Course
DURATION
6 weeks
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
02 Feb 2026
TUITION FEES
USD 2,590 / per month *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* a 2-week session starts at $1,095
Key Summary
Our Individualized Study Program allows international students over the age of 18 to experience a Top 10 public university and study with colleagues from around the world. The program focuses on improving communication skills, building confidence in using English, and learning about and experiencing American culture in a university setting. Students enroll in 2 courses over 2-, 4-, or 6-week sessions. Multiple program intakes and flexible schedules allow for culturally diverse classrooms.
Additionally, students will have the opportunity to attend a variety of special presentations, advising sessions, and social events over the course of their program, interacting with students from various DCE programs and courses. Students will build practical skills, gain invaluable experiences, and better prepare themselves to accomplish their academic, career, and personal goals.
Courses that are offered multiple times will not repeat the curriculum, allowing students to continue a course, such as Speaking & Listening or American Culture, for up to 6 weeks. Special presentations, advising sessions, social events, and/or opportunities to practice conversation with UC Irvine students and DCE staff will be offered to all students at no additional cost.
Winter 2026
February 2 - February 13: Session A
- Speaking & Listening (required), plus one of the following:
- American Culture
- Business Communication
- Film Workshop for Language Learners
- Advanced Writing
February 17 - February 27: Session B
- Speaking & Listening (required), plus one of the following:
- American Culture
- Business Communication
- Film Workshop for Language Learners
- Advanced Writing
March 2 - March 13: Session C
- Speaking & Listening (required), plus one of the following:
- American Culture
- Business Communication
Summer 2026
August 3 - August 14: Session A
- Speaking & Listening (required), plus one of the following:
- American Culture
- Business Communication
- ESL for Pharmacy & Biology
- Film Workshop for Language Learners
- Advanced Writing
August 17 - August 28: Session B
- Speaking & Listening (required), plus one of the following:
- American Culture
- Business Communication
- Film Workshop for Language Learners
- Advanced Writing
August 31 - September 11: Session C
- Speaking & Listening (required), plus one of the following:
- American Culture
- Business Communication
- Enhance your resume or university applications by taking undergraduate-level courses taught by UC Irvine faculty or field experts.
- Get involved with project-based learning in some of UC Irvine’s strongest fields of study: computer science, engineering, business, humanities, and more.
- Develop academic writing, critical thinking, presentation, and career-ready skills
- Learn about UC Irvine and how to enhance your academic and professional


