International Students & Study Abroad

Institute for International Perspectives (IIP)

Oceanside, Building 3400: 760.795.6897

The Institute for International Perspectives (IIP) endeavors to internationalize MiraCosta by supporting international students, administering study abroad programs, and promoting international cultural activities. The IIP supports international students enrolled on an F-1 visa in the college's academic programs and the full-time intensive English Language Institute (ELI) program offered through Community Services. International students with an F-1 or M-1 visa must contact the IIP and review the admission requirements found under the Admissions & Enrollment section of this catalog.

The IIP also offers a variety of international study programs to various countries around the world. Programs range from short-term courses on single academic subjects to semester-long programs requiring full-time enrollment. Study-abroad programs offer only courses approved in accordance with Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations and taught by faculty meeting the minimum qualifications for providing instruction. For further information, students should call the Institute for International Perspectives or visit www.miracosta.edu/iip.

MiraCosta College celebrates diversity with a number of events designed to promote acceptance and understanding. Here, dancers perform a Mexican folk dance during a Cinco de Mayo College Hour celebration.