International Students
100% online enrollment worldwide — no I-20 campus visa required for distance study.
California Century University welcomes international learners who wish to earn a U.S. business credential through 100% online, self-paced study. Our programs are designed for working professionals worldwide—there is no campus residency and no requirement to obtain an I-20 student visa for distance enrollment.
Who may enroll
- Professionals outside the United States seeking Associate, Bachelor, or MBA credentials in Business Administration
- U.S. citizens and permanent residents living abroad
- Learners who can study in English and submit coursework online
Visa & immigration
Because instruction is delivered entirely at a distance with no physical campus attendance, California Century University does not issue Form I-20 for F-1 student visa purposes. International students enroll as online distance learners under the same academic standards as domestic students.
Residency
You do not have to be a legal resident of California or the United States to apply.
Additional fees for international students
California Century University does not charge additional tuition fees solely because you live outside the United States. You are responsible for any taxes or fees imposed by your country of residence.
Coursework delivery
International distance learners receive coursework and grades electronically. Printed coursework by mail is not offered for international enrollment.
Degree recognition
California Century University holds accreditation through the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC). Prospective students should verify degree recognition with professional and governmental agencies in their home country before enrolling.
Foreign degrees and transcripts
Coursework completed outside the United States requires pre-evaluation by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). Evaluation fees are paid by the applicant.
English Language Proficiency Assessment
Prospective students whose native language is not English and who have not earned a degree from an appropriately accredited institution where English is the principal language of instruction must demonstrate college-level proficiency in English through one of the following for admission:
Undergraduate Degree
| Exam | Minimum |
|---|---|
| TOEFL PBT | 57 |
| TOEFL iBT | 61 |
| IELTS | 6 |
| Pearson PTE Academic | 44 |
| Duolingo English Test | 95 |
| Michigan English Test (MET, 4-skill) | 53 |
| Michigan ECCE | 650 |
| Michigan ECPE | 650 |
Master's Degree
| Exam | Minimum |
|---|---|
| TOEFL PBT | 60 |
| TOEFL iBT | 71 |
| IELTS | 6.5 |
| Pearson PTE Academic | 50 |
| Duolingo English Test | 100 |
| Michigan English Test (MET, 4-skill) | 55 |
| Michigan ECCE | 650 |
| Michigan ECPE | 650 |
College Board Accuplacer ESL Exam Series
Minimum scores (same standard for all program levels):
- ESL Language Use: 85
- ESL Listening: 80
- ESL Reading: 85
- ESL Sentence Meaning: 90
- ESL Writeplacer: 4
- Comprehensive Score for all exams: 350
California Century University does not offer remedial or for-credit ESL courses. Applicants without standard test scores may prepare through our non-credit certificate pathway below.
CC Century pathways when you do not yet have a standard test score
- Submit an approved international score — TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, PTE, MET, ECCE, or ECPE meeting the minimum for your program level (Associate, Bachelor, MBA, or single course uses undergraduate minimums).
- CC Century English Placement Battery — Online Accuplacer ESL–aligned five-module assessment (Listening, Language Use, Reading, Sentence Meaning, Writeplacer). Comprehensive score = sum of all module scores (minimum 350) at https://writing.namecentury.com/placement/.
- CC Century Online ESL Proficiency Certificate (non-credit) — Voluntary non-credit online preparation in listening, speaking, reading, and writing (ESL Certificate Lab from Student Portal after apply); upon completion, take the Placement Battery.
Application guidance
We recommend completing foreign credential evaluation before starting your application when transfer credit is involved. Select your English proficiency pathway on the Apply form. Conditional admission may be granted while you complete the placement battery or ESL certificate.
Tuition & payment
Tuition is billed in U.S. dollars. Interest-free monthly payment plans are available. See our Tuition & Payment Plans page for current rates.