International Students

​In an effort to remove barriers to the success of international students, the Literature Department, the Division of Graduate Studies, and the University of California have partnered to cover or ​waive the non-resident tuition supplement for six years. Typical time to degree for our program is six or seven years, although students entering the program with an MA or MFA are sometimes able to complete their degree in five.

English Language Testing

English is the language of instruction and communication at the University of California. Success at UC Santa Cruz depends on daily classwork, written papers, frequent short examinations, and major examinations in English. Applicants whose primary language is not English must take either the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) test.

Additional information for International Applicants, including required test scores, waivers, and transcripts, can be found on this page on the Division of Graduate Studies website.