Deadlines and Fees

Program Dates and Application Deadlines

If you're coming to Berkeley from your home country, use the Overseas Deadline. If you're already in the U.S. and transferring from another school, refer to the Transfer Deadline.

Due to lengthy visa appointment and processing times (up to 30 days in some countries), we recommend that you send us your complete application as soon as possible. 

Term Start and End Dates Overseas Deadline Transfer Deadline*
Spring 2013 Jan. 7– April 18, 2013 Nov. 23, 2012 Dec. 7, 2012
Summer 2013 May 6–Aug. 16, 2013 April 1, 2013 April 12, 2013
Summer 2013
(2-Month IDP)		 June 3–July 26, 2013 April 19, 2013 May 3, 2013
Fall 2013 Sept. 4–Dec. 13, 2013 July 19, 2013 Aug. 2, 2013
Spring 2014 Jan. 8–April 18, 2014 Nov. 22, 2013 Dec. 6, 2013
*Note: Transfer deadlines apply to students transferring to IDP from another U.S. institution.

Program Fees

The program fee is paid to UC Berkeley Extension. Total program cost relates to study option:

All fees are subject to change without notice. See payment options.

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Fees Per Program
  2-Month IDP 4-Month IDP 8-Month Program: IDP + Internship 12-Month Program: Management and Business Track (MBT)
Program fee X X X X
210+ hours of accredited coursework per program term 150 hours of accredited coursework X X X
Certificate and transcripts X X X X
Textbooks and course readers X X X X
U.S. medical insurance for the length of your program (additional insurance not required) X X X X
Seminars and workshops (5 to 8 hours per program term)   X X X
Computer lab access X X X X
Program and academic orientation X X X X
Cross-cultural training   X X X
Guest speakers   X X X
Lunchtime film series   X X X
Résumé and interview workshops     X X
Company job fair     X X
Internship advising     X X
Graduation ceremony and reception Completion ceremony X X X
IDP electronic yearbook X X X X
On-site advising (academic, health, immigration) X X X X
OPT advising       X

Notice of Acceptance

The full application review process can take three to four weeks. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, in the order they are received, and only complete applications are reviewed. IDP courses can fill before the application deadline, so send your completed application as soon as possible. You will be notified by mail regarding your acceptance status and further instructions. Learn more about next steps after you are accepted.

Cancellation Policy

Read what you need to know.

Scholarship Opportunities

External funding resources are often available. Learn more.

Plan Your Budget

In addition to program fees, you'll need to budget for living expenses. No financial aid is available for IDP students. See estimated minimum expenses.

You're Accepted! Now What?

Find information about:

  • F-1 student visas
  • IDP fees
  • When to arrive
  • Housing
  • Orientation
  • Academic calendar