| Certificate Programs for Students with F-1 visas | DURATION OF PROGRAM |
QUARTER UNITS |
ESTIMATED TUITION |
RECOMMENDED START |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIOSCIENCE | Clinical Trials Design and Management | 3 Quarters | 30 units | $16,100 | Any Quarter |
| BUSINESS | Business Administration | 3 Quarters | 30 units | $15,350 | Any Quarter |
| BUSINESS | Human Resource Management | 3 Quarters | 30 units | $17,850 | Any Quarter |
| BUSINESS | Marketing Management | 3 Quarters | 30 units | $16,100 | Fall, Spring |
| BUSINESS | Project and Program Management | 3 Quarters | 30 units | $17,850 | Any Quarter |
| TECHNOLOGY | Computer Programming Prior knowledge in this field is recommended. |
3 Quarters | 30 units | $16,100 | Any Quarter |
| TECHNOLOGY | Data Science and Data Analytics | 3 Quarters | 30 units | $16,100 | Any Quarter |
| TECHNOLOGY | Embedded Systems | 3 Quarters | 30 units | $15,350 | Any Quarter |
| TECHNOLOGY | Software Engineering and Quality Prior knowledge in this field is recommended. |
3 Quarters | 30 units | $16,100 | Any Quarter |
| TECHNOLOGY | Silicon Chip Design & Semiconductor Engineering | 3 Quarters | 30 units | $15,350 | Any Quarter |
| UX DESIGN | User Experience and Web Design | 3-4 Quarters | 30 units | $16,100 | Winter / Summer |
| F-1 VISA APPLICATION? DEADLINES |
Quarter Start? & End Dates |
If you are IN THE U.S.,? forms are due: |
If you are NOT IN THE U.S.,? forms are due: |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | August 19¨CDec 31 | August 1 | July 15 |
| Winter | January 1¨CMarch 31 | December 15 | November 15 |
| Spring | March 18¨CJune 15 | March 1 | February 15 |
| Summer | June 3¨CAugust 31 | May 15 | May 1 |
Fees and services
International students are assessed a?$1,700 quarterly fee in addition to tuition. This fee supports a wide range of services throughout your studies including:
- orientation,
- maintenance of your F-1 status,
- OPT application review,
- OPT support,
- academic programming,
- course registration,
- advising,
- events that maximize your learning and career potential
- access to computer labs & Wi-Fi, technology,
- housing referrals and resources,
- medical insurance assistance,
- photo ID cards, and
- other general needs.
The fee includes two $40 drop fee waivers.
These fees are not included.
- Application Fee: Nonrefundable $150. Due at the time of application.
- I-901 SEVIS Fee: $350
- USCIS OPT Fee: $410
- Cancellation Fee: International student fee is refundable minus a $200 cancellation fee if enrollment is canceled at least three business days before the orientation session begins.
- Express Mail Fee (optional): $50. Overseas students may request faster mail delivery for immigration document processing.
- Books and Materials Costs: Additional curricular requirements are not included.
Paying your $1,700 international student fee
°®¶¹´«Ã½ Silicon Valley Extension only uses Flywire for the international student fee.
Learn more about Flywire here.
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More information
You can learn more about the international program, the 12-unit quarterly minimum, taking courses outside your program, and pursuing an internship, by visiting this page.
