Located near San Diego in Oceanside, California, MiraCosta College teaches over 50 degree and professional certificates programs across two beautiful campuses. Located in a vibrant coastal community with a diverse student body, MiraCosta boasts safe neighborhoods, stunning beaches, and year-round warm, sunny weather.
International students at MiraCosta have the best chance of transferring to a top California university to complete undergraduate education. MiraCosta provides outstanding support services to help students succeed, including dedicated academic and career counselors, as well as free tutoring, career and job placement guidance, and fun club and sports activities.
The key to international student success at MiraCosta is personalized support from professors and professional academic planners. With an average class size of 30 students, professors know each student and support learning inside and outside the classroom. International students benefit from English language support, state-of-the-art equipment and facilities, and one-on-one university planning services so each student reaches their desired goals.
MiraCosta offers campus jobs and off-campus internships, an on-campus health center, library and computer labs, sports teams, and more than 50 student clubs. Students enjoy local attractions and activities such as Disneyland, SeaWorld, and the San Diego Zoo, surfing, tennis, golf, kayaking, snowboarding, hiking, and world-class beaches.
MiraCosta College tuition is less than USD 9,000 per year. Host family placement, personal living expenses are estimated at USD 14,900. The estimated cost of attendance overall is USD 26,000 per year.
MiraCosta College offers associate degrees, short-term vocational certificates and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biomanufacturing. Students can start any undergraduate degree at MiraCosta with an Associate Degree for Transfer. From engineering to art, students can complete the first two-year of university education at MiraCosta then transfer to complete years three and four at a university. MiraCosta also offers a full-time intensive English language program for students who wish to improve their academic and professional English skills.
Choosing a major is easy at MiraCosta. The college offers six specially-designed (ACPs), a collection of majors with related courses added to the program. Choosing an ACP, students develop a personal education plan, and study-specific majors which reflect their goals. ACPs are offered in:
Through the university transfer program, international students can transfer to study four-year degrees at prestigious universities, including top public and private universities in California, as well as outside California.
MiraCosta College boasts one of the highest transfer rates to the University of California out of the community colleges in San Diego County. In fall 2020, 94% of MiraCosta international student applicants were accepted to a UC campus. Its transfer students typically earn higher GPAs than those who did not transfer through the college.
The college鈥檚 certificate programs provide focused training in a specific career to prepare students for employment. Depending on the subject chosen, certificates take between a year and eighteen months to complete.
For 2021-2022 new students can travel to the United States by taking a hybrid or in-person class. Students can also start online from their home country. MiraCosta also provide detailed class options to determine cost-saving options to earn an undergraduate education.
MiraCosta is one of only 15 California community colleges that award four-year bachelor鈥檚 degrees. The Bachelor of Science degree in biomanufacturing is a practical undergraduate program with excellent employment opportunities. The tuition fees for MiraCosta鈥檚 bachelor鈥檚 program is USD 12,000 per year for years three and four. The program perfectly complements the college鈥檚 award-winning associate degree in biotechnology.
MiraCosta is creating new modern teaching and learning buildings across the Oceanside Campus, including a $37.4 million chemistry and biotechnology building. The striking two-story structure nearing completion on the Oceanside campus is meant to inspire students and others to take up a career in science and biotech.
International students majoring in a science, technology or mathematics major can now apply for a USD 2,500 scholarship awarded in the second year of study.
For the 4th year in a row, MiraCosta students were selected for the prestigious community college student scholarship worth USD 40,000 a year, to help students transfer to four-year universities. For 2021, an international student from Russia is a finalist for the 2021 award.
The department received four 2021 Student Music Awards from the nation鈥檚 premier jazz magazine, DownBeat.
US$10,240 Undergraduate Fees are for indicative purposes, for details
US$20,400 To live on campus
The college awards scholarships ranging from USD 500 to USD 2,000 every spring semester to continuing students. Scholarship applications will be assessed based on the student鈥檚 previous academic achievements, volunteer experience, or specific major or career goals. International students can also apply for the Schneider International Student STEM Scholarship. This awards USD 2,500 to second-year international students who are studying a STEM-related major at the college. Students are encouraged to contact the college directly or visit the college鈥檚 website for information on the requirements, criteria and details of the funding available.
To accommodate international students who have been affected by closures and travel restrictions due to Covid-19, MiraCosta has changed the application process for its college courses. This includes approving additional English language proficiency options and simplifying the application process. International students are required to email the international office the following documents:
For international students who require help with their English proficiency, the college鈥檚 (ELI) offers a full-time intensive program starting five times per year. The classes are offered for eight weeks, and focus on grammar; listening; speaking; academic writing; reading; pronunciation; vocabulary; and conversation; as well as TOEFL preparation.
The English Language Institute is located on MiraCosta鈥檚 Oceanside campus and led by trained teachers in small class sizes, the programs teach and develop the skills required for American college or university admission.
ELI applicants apply with a written application, proof of financial support, and a $50 application fee. Students seeking conditional admission to college should send academic transcripts in addition.
Providing high-quality education, MiraCosta College is accredited by both the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). MiraCosta College also holds specialized program accreditation in Registered Nursing, Licensed Vocation Nursing an Certified Nursing Assistant programs.
Its experienced faculty provide first-class teaching to small classes of around 30 students. This creates a personalized learning environment that enables more effective and in-depth learning. Rated the best nationwide by students (Rate My Professor), MiraCosta has the highest percentage of PhD level faculty of any community college in California.
The college also provides students with the best opportunity to succeed academically with academic counselors and free personalized tutoring available. These support services also extend to guiding students on placement options and associated degrees.
Both MiraCosta campuses boast impressive facilities, including student centers. The centers provide a variety of vibrant spaces, including dining areas, galleries, rooftop terraces, libraries, and study spaces.
Situated on a scenic hilltop with incredible ocean and mountain views, the campus has top-quality facilities, including:
A smaller campus based in the city of Cardiff-by-the-Sea, San Elijo has stunning views of the Lagoon. Its state-of-the-art facilities include a library, technology center and a multipurpose outdoor amphitheater.
As part of their, students can take part in a range of clubs, outdoor activities, and volunteer opportunities. All students automatically become members of the Associated Student Government, who run the clubs and organizations.
The college encourages students to enhance their learning by doing volunteer work or serving in student management roles. This helps students transfer their classroom learning and develops their leadership skills.
There are a wide range of sporting facilities and opportunities at MiraCosta. This includes fun sporting activities, as well as intercollegiate competitive sports which the college hosts in soccer, basketball, surfing, and women鈥檚 volleyball.
The nearby coastal town of Encinitas was named among the best surf towns in the world (National Geographic). Students enjoy San Diego鈥檚 world-class hiking trails, mountain biking, tennis and golf facilities. The sunny Californian weather means students can enjoy outdoor activities all year long.
Nearby off-campus locations provide other exciting outside activities for students. Snowboarding, skiing, hiking, dirt-biking in the desert, and surfing and kayaking at world-famous local beaches are all a short distance away from campus.
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Oceanside, California, USA
