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University of California Riverside (Extension)

United States: Riverside (CA)

Short courses (≥2 years), Professional training, Gap Year

35th

Best public university in the USA

University of California Riverside – Prestigious University Group

The University of California, Riverside (UCR) is one of the top universities in the western United States. It belongs to the University of California group, which includes other well-known campuses such as Berkeley and UCLA. With selective admissions criteria, only 12% of Californian students typically gain admission to a campus within this group. Fortunately, extension programs allow a larger number of students to benefit from the facilities and earn a prestigious degree.

University of California Riverside (Extension): Further studies possible after a bachelor's degree

American Bachelor's degrees typically take four years to complete. Therefore, it remains very difficult to gain admission to a graduate program in the United States after obtaining a Belgian or French Bachelor's degree. However, at the University of California, Riverside, you have the opportunity to earn a Postgraduate Diploma. This one-year program, accessible after a Bachelor's degree, provides you with in-depth knowledge and practical experience—all valuable assets in the job market.

The program is divided into 4 parts:

• Fundamental Principles of Management (3 months)
• Specialization courses (3-5 months)
• Internship (3 months)
• Professional Practice Option (PPO), up to one year of paid work in the United States

Short vocational training courses

The University of California, Riverside also offers short professional training programs lasting from three to nine months. These are ideal for students looking to change careers or acquire practical skills. A bachelor's degree is not required to enroll in a certificate program. These programs are taught by experts who are often still working professionals. This provides an opportunity to build a network with American professionals and learn essential tools and techniques for the workplace.

Programs of study offered at UC Riverside

• Business, Commerce & Management
• Engineering
• Medicine, Biology & Biomedicine
• Tourism & Hospitality

What makes the difference at UCR

• Tuition fees more affordable than average
• Option to stay and work in the USA for 1 year after graduation (OPT)
• Training courses accessible after a Bachelor's degree in any field
• It is possible to undertake short vocational training (less than 6 months) after obtaining a high school diploma

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Falling for something

"The Riverside campus is located in Southern California, 80km east of Los Angeles. The area is known for its fabulous climate and easy access to beaches, mountains, and theme parks."

– Alice, Consultant at Study Experience

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“I learned a great deal about American culture, and I now know that I want to work there because I prefer the freedom that exists in that country. I learned a lot about being open-minded towards cultures in general, and not just American culture, being with many international students! I studied Business Management, and I learned many concepts that will be very useful for my future career! It's also an excellent way to learn about yourself, to learn how to manage stress in situations completely foreign to your comfort zone, far from everything.”

– Alice, a student who left in 2017