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.

Term Start and End Dates Overseas Deadline *Transfer Deadline
Spring 2012 January 9–April 20, 2012 November 18, 2011 December 2, 2011
Summer 2012 May 7– August 17, 2012 March 29, 2012 April 13, 2012
Summer 2012
(2-Month IDP)		 June 4–July 27, 2012 May 4, 2012 May 18, 2012
Fall 2012 August 30–December 14, 2012 July 16, 2012 August 3, 2012
Spring 2013 January 7– April 18, 2013 November 23, 2012 December 7, 2012
*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.

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Fees Per Program
  2-Month IDP 4-Month IDP 8-Month Program: IDP Plus 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 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 application review process takes three to four weeks. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, in the order they are received. Only complete applications are reviewed! IDP courses can fill before the application deadline, so send your completed application as soon as possible. You will hear directly from the admissions department regarding your acceptance status and further instructions.

Cancellation Policy

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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 Year Calendar