| Private Room | Breakfast & Dinner | Breakfast | Room Only |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Weeks | $1320 | $1200 | $1150 |
| 12 Weeks | $3960 | $3600 | $3450 |
| 20 Weeks | $6600 | $6000 | $5750 |
| 24 Weeks | $7920 | $7200 | $6900 |
| Shared Room | Breakfast & Dinner | Breakfast | Room Only |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Weeks | $1160 | $1050 | $980 |
| 12 Weeks | $3480 | $3150 | $2940 |
| 20 Weeks | $5800 | $5250 | $4900 |
| 24 Weeks | $6960 | $6300 | $5880 |
UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies offers international programs in La Jolla, California, through one of the world's top-ranked public research universities. Programs include the English Language Institute, university credit courses, professional certificate programs in business and management, and conditional admission pathways. Students attend on F-1 visas for full-time programs and receive support from an International Student Services team for visa, housing, insurance, and academic questions.
USH offers homestay accommodation for international students attending UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies International Programs. Everything is included in one flat monthly rate — your furnished room, Wi-Fi, utilities, and an English-speaking American host family. No lease to sign. No credit history needed. No furniture to buy. Just arrive and settle in.
Your host family is your first connection to American life. You practice English every day at home — not just in the classroom. You learn how Americans cook, celebrate, and live. Many international students say their host family became some of their closest friends in the US.
Short stays of 4 weeks and longer stays are both available, so your housing near UC San Diego Extended Studies matches your program length exactly. Airport pickup is available upon request — contact our office for details.
Yes. USH is listed as a homestay provider on the UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies International Programs housing page. We offer homestay accommodation for international students enrolled in English Language Institute programs, certificate programs, university credit programs, and other offerings through UCSD Extended Studies.
Yes. Living with an American host family is one of the most effective ways to accelerate your English. You practice English at home every day — at meals, in conversation, and in daily life — not just in the classroom. For students in the English Language Institute, homestay directly supports your language learning goals in a way that apartments or dormitories cannot.
Yes. USH accommodates study abroad groups and student delegations attending UC San Diego Extended Studies programs. Contact our office for group availability and rates.
Stays start at a minimum of 4 weeks. You can book short-term or for a full academic semester. There is no long-term lease required.