Certificate Programs
Advance your expertise with world-class graduate training designed for modern global professionals. We offer a range of learning opportunities to help you bridge the gap between theory and practice.
Whether you are an international leader or a working professional, our programs provide direct access to GPS’s world-class international affairs and public policy curriculum, you can earn certificates or academic credit to refine your skills without committing to a full degree.
Gain the competitive edge needed to lead in an interconnected world.
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Quarterly Certificate Program |
Graduate Open Enrollment |
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Gain advanced experience through graduate-level coursework and leadership training. |
Access graduate-level policy and strategy courses at UC San Diego, without the degree commitment. |
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Eligibility: A short application to demonstrate academic readiness |
Eligibility: A short application to demonstrate academic or professional readiness |
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Duration: Flexible, from 1 academic quarter (11 weeks) to 2 years Start Dates: Sept. 24, 2026 (Fall), Jan. 4, 2027 (Winter), March 29, 2027 (Spring), July 2027 (Summer) Cost: Based on the quarter and academic year, plus application and visa processing fee |
Duration: 1 academic quarter (11 weeks) Start Dates: Sept. 24, 2026 (Fall), Jan. 4, 2027 (Winter), March 29, 2027 (Spring) Cost: Based on the course, the quarter and academic year taken |
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Earn an official certificate |
Earn an official UC San Diego academic transcript |
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This program is designed for:
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This program is designed for:
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Quarterly Certificate Program
Gain advanced experience through graduate-level coursework and leadership training.
Eligibility: A short application to demonstrate academic readiness
Duration: Flexible, from 1 academic quarter (11 weeks) to 2 years
Start Dates: Sept. 24, 2026 (Fall), Jan. 4, 2027 (Winter), March 29, 2027 (Spring), July 2027 (Summer)
Cost: Based on the quarter and academic year, plus application and visa processing fee
Earn an official certificate
This program is designed for:
- International Professionals: Obtain graduate-level coursework in international affairs, public policy and advanced ESL training
Graduate Open Enrollment
Access graduate-level policy and strategy courses at UC San Diego, without the degree commitment.
Eligibility: A short application to demonstrate academic or professional readiness
Duration: 1 academic quarter (11 weeks)
Start Dates: Sept. 24, 2026 (Fall), Jan. 4, 2027 (Winter), March 29, 2027 (Spring)
Cost: Based on the course, the quarter and academic year taken
Earn an official UC San Diego academic transcript
This program is designed for:
- Working Professionals: Gain targeted skills and expand your network
- Prospective Students: Test-drive a graduate program before applying
- Career Advancers: Build foundational expertise in a new field
- Lifelong Learners: Explore graduate-level international affairs and public policy