Homestay in Irvine
Live with a verified American host family while you study in Irvine. Private room, meal plans, and a hand-selected match — every home visited by USH in person.
Studying in Irvine
Irvine is an affluent suburban city in Orange County, California, United States. Irvine was ranked by CNNMoney.com as the sixth best place to live in the United States. In 2014, Irvine was named the best run city in America by 24/7 Wall Street. Irvine is home to the University of California, Irvine (UCI), Concordia University, Irvine Valley College, the Orange County Center of the University of Southern California (USC), Brandman University, and the satellite campuses of California State University Fullerton (CSUF), University of La Verne, and Pepperdine University. (Source: Wikipedia)
An analysis by Times Higher Education, released in June 2013, ranked UCI first in the U.S. and fifth in the world among the 100 best universities less than 50 years old.
Homestay programs are ideal for international students who are planning to study in Irvine. Universal Student Housing (USH) offers affordable homestay programs for students who are looking for temporary or long-term housing in Irvine, CA.
Institutions near Irvine
USH places students with host families near the schools, colleges, and universities listed below. Click any school for housing information specific to that campus.
Places to visit in Irvine
Some local spots students love to explore on weekends and between classes.
The Irvine Spectrum Center
Orange County California's premier dining, shopping and entertainment destination.
The Orange County Great Park
Located in Irvine, California, The Great Park is the first great metropolitan park of the 21st Century, built upon the former El Toro Marine Corps Air Station.
The UCI Arboretum
It is a 12.5-acre botanic garden and research facility located approximately one mile from the University of California, Irvine.
The Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
Orange County's largest amphitheater located in Irvine, California.
Pao Fa Temple
One of the largest Buddhist monasteries and Buddhist temples in the United States.
Tustin Marketplace
One of the premier shopping malls in Orange County.
Orange County Zoo
The Orange County Zoo is located inside beautiful Irvine Regional Park in the city of Orange. The Zoo is nestled among the majestic 477-acre wilderness park.
Bommer Canyon
An open space preserve in southern Irvine, California featuring hiking and biking trails as well as private event areas.
Benefits of a USH Homestay
A homestay in Irvine gives you more than a room — it gives you a soft landing, a place to practice English, and an American family looking out for you.
Save Money
One of the most affordable types of housing available to international students.
Learn English
Practice every day with an English-speaking host family and experience American culture first-hand.
Have Privacy
Your own room, comfortable bed, study desk, and closet space for all your belongings.
Be Comfortable
Hand-selected, in-person verified hosts who provide a caring, welcoming home during your stay.
Ready to find your Irvine homestay?
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