International Student Services

Congratulations On Your Decision To Further Your Education In A
Multicultural Setting!

Merced College offers the first two years of university study for a bachelor’s degree. Our international students tell us they enjoy their experience for numerous reasons. Among the reasons are that Merced College offers over eighty Associate Degree Programs, more than sixty certificate programs, transfer agreements and counseling to prepare you for your further studies, Intensive English Programs and the wide variety of athletic resources (Olympic sized pool, gym, football stadium and tennis courts).

Merced College English Language Institute welcomes students who need to strengthen their English language skills.

Merced is known for its low cost of living, proximity to San Francisco, Monterey and Fresno and is home to the new UC Merced.

General Information about Merced College

• School type: Community/two year college,
• Enrollment: 9,000 full time students
• Campus Size: 269 acres
• Term Type: Semester with Summer Term
• Degrees Offered: Associate
• Strong Majors: Business, Computer Science, Engineering,
  Nursing, Radiologic Technology