Monterey Peninsula College

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   The short answer

   Monterey Peninsula College is a public community college in Monterey, California, with bachelor’s and master’s level study available. It suits international applicants who want a U.S. public institution with a small published programme set and need to check whether their intended subject is offered.

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   What you can study

   You can study across 14 programmes, including Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences, Bachelor of Business Administration in International Business, Master of Arts in Counseling, Master of Science in Coaching, Master of Science in Sport Administration, Master of Arts in Communication, Master of Science in Biology, Master of Arts in Anthropology, Bachelor of Science in Communicative Disorders, Bachelor of Fine Arts Options, Early Childhood Education, Birth-PreK (licensure), and Elementary Education/Special Education (Blended). The published degree levels are bachelor’s and master’s.

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   Getting in

   Apply through the college’s official admissions process and check the current entry requirements, document list, deadlines, and any subject-specific conditions on the website. International students should also confirm whether the programme they want is open to applicants from abroad and what proof of English proficiency is required.

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   What it costs

   The university does not publish a fee for international students; confirm the current rate with its admissions office. Living costs in Monterey should also be budgeted separately, including housing, transport, food, and health insurance.

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   Coming from abroad

   The language of instruction is not stated. Before applying, check visa support, English language requirements, transfer of credits if relevant, housing options, health insurance, and whether your chosen programme accepts international applicants.

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   How it compares

   Among 2,515 universities in the United States, Monterey Peninsula College is one of the institutions with a clearly defined, limited programme list rather than a broad national catalogue. Its public status and mix of bachelor’s and master’s level study make it more specific than many community colleges, so applicants should verify that the exact programme they want is open and available to international students.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.