Undergraduate Admissions

Pacific Global offers international students a streamlined admissions process with the support you need every step of the way. Our admissions team will guide you into the track that best matches your academic background and English level, ensuring you are set up for success from the start.

Your final tuition depends on your enrollment track, along with your housing and dining selections.

Undergraduate Entry Requirement

Pacific Global’s undergraduate degree programs are offered with different admissions tracks specifically designed to set international students up for success. Our admissions team will place you in the appropriate track for your needs.

Minimum GPA
Minimum English Language Score*
Program Duration
Credits Earned Towards Degree
Pre-Sessional English (PSE)
2.5
IELTS - 4.5
iTEP - 2.5TOEFL - 50
Cambridge English - B1 Preliminary
1 semester (then move on to EAP)
0 credit hours (English only)
Extended Accelerator Program (EAP)
2.5
IELTS - 5.0
iTEP - 3.0TOEFL - 60 Cambridge English - B2 First; No subscore below 150
3 semesters
30+ credit hours
Academic Accelerator Program (AAP)
2.5
IELTS - 5.5
iTEP - 3.5TOEFL - 68 Cambridge English - B2 First; No subscore below 155
2 semesters
24 credit hours
International Direct (ID)
3.0
IELTS - 6.5
iTEP - 4.5TOEFL - 80 Cambridge English - B2 First; No subscore below 165
2 semesters
24+ credit hours

Pacific Global’s undergraduate programs offer different admissions tracks created specifically for international students. Our admissions team carefully reviews your academic background and English level to place you in the track that best supports your needs—helping you succeed from your very first day at University of the Pacific.

Minimum GPA
Minimum English Language Score*
Program Duration
Credits Earned Towards Degree
International Direct
3.0
IELTS - 6.5+
Cambridge English - B2 First No subscore below 165
TOEFL - 80+
iTEP - 4.5+
2 semesters
24+ credit hours
Academic Accelerator Program (AAP)
2.5
IELTS - 5.5
Cambridge English - B2 First No subscore below 155
TOEFL - 68
iTEP - 3.5
2 semesters
24 credit hours
Extended Accelerator Program (EAP)
2.5
IELTS - 5.0
Cambridge English - B2 First No subscore below 150
TOEFL - 60
iTEP - 3.0
3 semesters
30+ credit hours
Students will be given Pacific’s math placement test to enroll in the appropriate math course as part of their general education requirements. This test will only be offered on campus after students arrive. Students may retest after 30 days.

If a student does not obtain the minimum math placement test score required for first year students, the student’s program may be extended as necessary, and the student will either have to take a remedial math course or follow a self-study plan to improve their math skills and meet the fundamental requirements. This option may result in the extension of the student’s original study plan.

* Students who do not meet minimum English Language scores will be placed in Pre-Sessional English before they begin their academic studies.

Dates and Costs

Shorelight Signature Student Experience services – including application assistance, visa help, student services, academic support, campus transition, and career services – are included in your UOP International program cost. Opt-in programs and services may cost extra. Fees for tuition, housing, dining, and additional services will vary by school, degree program, housing location and amenities, selected meal plan, and similar preferences.

Costs displayed below are the average for two semesters. Tuition, housing, dining, and other fees vary by degree program, entry route, housing location, and preferences.

Please visit our Shorelight profile for detailed housing, dining, and tuition options.

Important Dates
Detailed Costs

How to Apply

Begin your UOP International program application now, or contact our enrollment counselors with any questions.

    1. Begin your international student application below. You can save your progress and resume later.
    2. If you have questions about your application, please contact us.
    3. You will receive a confirmation email once we have received your application.

Before you begin, you will need the following documents:

  • Highschool/secondary school transcripts and any post-secondary transcripts
  • Copy of your passport
  • English-language test scores*
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8% international students

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