Programs for International Students

International Programs Comparison Chart
	International Diploma Programs	Evening Certificate Programs
Program Description	IDPs are fast-track business training programs, with intense study completed in a condensed time frame.	Evening Certificate Programs are in-depth business, art, design, and technology programs that offer comprehensive understanding of a topic, paired with a flexible schedule.
Length of Study	Each IDP can be completed in four months, or you can combine an academic program and an internship for up to 12 months of study. IDP Certificate - four months Disciplines include: Business Administration Finance Global Business Management Marketing Project Management IDP + Internship: eight months Management and Business Track – one year Complete two IDP certificates and an internship in three consecutive four-month terms	Most Evening Certificate Programs can be completed in approximately one year. The programs and time required to complete each one are: Business Administration – nine months to one year Finance – one year Interior Design and Interior Architecture – three years Information Systems and management – one year Landscape Architecture – three years Marketing – nine months to one year Project Management – one year Visual Arts – one year
Class Schedule/pace	Full-time, weekday schedule, with additional seminars and field trips.	Full-time course load, but with a flexible schedule; classes are held in the evening and on weekends. Your days are free for study.
Class Locations	Classes meet in the UC Berkeley Extension Golden Bear Center in downtown Berkeley. Additional seminars and field trips are held in various locations around the San Francisco Bay Area.	Classes are offered in several locations in the San Francisco Bay Area including: Berkeley UC Berkeley Extension Golden Bear Center UC Berkeley campus San Francisco UC Berkeley Extension Downtown Center UC Berkeley Extension SOMA Art & Design Center Redwood City UC Berkeley Extension Peninsula Center Note: Some programs offer courses in one location only. See the program descriptions for specific locations.
Your Fellow Students	Study with a core group of international students through your entire program. The shared experience will help you develop rich relationships and professional contacts around the world.	Immerse yourself in U.S. culture, studying alongside American students. In each class you will meet new friends and become familiar with local customs and practices.
Special Features for International Students	Programs include seminars and field trips of particular interest to international students.	There are no special features for international students because you participate in the same program as your American counterparts.
Language Proficiency Requirement	All programs require a TOEFL score of at least 213 on the computer-based exam, or 550 on the paper-based exam, or 79 on the iBT, or 6.5 on the IELTS, or a Pass the Cambridge exam, or alternative proof of English proficiency.
Academic Prerequisites	A bachelor's degree is required for all programs. Some programs have specific additional prerequisites.
Program Costs	$13,500–$29,000 Includes student fees, course fees, health insurance, and textbooks.	International student fee is $4,400 and includes health insurance for the first year. Course fees vary from $5,300 to $22,000 depending on the program you select. Textbook costs are additional and can range from $500 to $1,500 depending on the program you select.
Living Costs	Requires 4 to 12 months of housing Living costs can vary widely in the San Francisco Bay Area. For more information, please visit our Housing Options page.	Requires 9 months to 3 years of housing Living costs can vary widely in the San Francisco Bay Area. For more information, please visit our Housing Options page.