English & Certificates for Internationals
Welcome to English & Certificates for Internationals (ECI) at the University of California, Irvine – your resource for success! I invite you to explore our wide selection of programs especially designed for you—whether you are a student or a professional seeking to improve your English or gain state-of-the-art knowledge in your field.
A typical learning pathway includes an intensive English language program, followed by a graduate-level professional certificate program and an internship in the dynamic business environment of Orange County (The OC). After successfully completing your studies at UC Irvine, you will receive a highly respected professional credential from a world-class university, which could open the door to the next opportunity on your career path!
I hope you will take full advantage of the educational excellence available to you through English & Certificates for Internationals. We are the resource that can assist you in achieving success in today’s competitive, global economic environment.
With best wishes, I look forward to meeting you!
Sincerely,
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Angelika P. Volkman
Director
English & Certificates for Internationals
University of California, Irvine
Highlights
- ACP Communications Systems Design Engineering (New!) - Addresses advances in electronics, computing, networking, and wireless technologies.
- International Hospitality & Tourism Management (Updated!) - As Eco-tourism becomes a growing movement that encourages environmentally responsible travel around the world, this program will also address the topics of sustainable tourism and the growth of “greening” in tourism.
- Living in America (PDF) - An international student’s guide to living in America.
- Downloads
- ECI Brochure

- Enrollment Form

- Also of Interest
- UC Irvine
- UC Irvine Extension
- Summer Session for Internationals
- eNews
- Contact Us
- uciesl@uci.edu
(949) 824-5991


