UBridge college partners
Ready to start your journey to a top university? Learn about the UBridge partner schools that can help you launch your dreams.
The UBridge + College Difference
Two years at a prestigious American college can change your life.
Across the country, many top universities admit far more third-year college transfer students than freshmen. That means students can spend their first two years of undergrad at a prestigious two-year college, then transfer to a top four-year university to finish undergrad and earn their degree.
Whether this practice is enshrined in law, such as the guarantees in California and Virginia, or favored with preferential relationships, including Washington’s articulation framework, transfer students gain a life-changing advantage.
This uniquely American “2+2 journey” transforms opportunities for students. And our exclusive partnerships with six of the country’s best colleges empower international students to reap the benefits.
At each campus, our elite advisor team works in collaboration with International Student Services to support students from around the world. From orientation to exams to transfer applications, and in hundreds of moments in between, UBridge makes more possible.
“UBridge works really well with us — having a cooperative touch with our office and our counselors, making sure their students do what they need to do. And their students seem to be very successful in terms of where they’re transferring. It’s a really good program.”
Six Amazing Colleges
From Econ to Art to AI Engineering — there’s a UBridge campus for your dreams.
We’ve built strategic partnerships with six colleges, each selected for its depth of educational opportunity. While some offer city life and others suburban quiet, every campus is located in a diverse and welcoming region.
- Santa Monica College
- Irvine Valley College
- Shoreline College
- College of Marin
- College of San Mateo
- Piedmont Virginia CC
- UBridge Online
Santa Monica College
Location: Sunny Los Angeles, California — just two miles from the famous Santa Monica beach
Transfer opportunities:
Number one in transfers to UCLA, USC, and Columbia University from colleges west of the Mississippi River
77 guaranteed university progressions
Admissions snapshot:
Minimum GPA requirement — None (holistic review)
English requirements — TOEFL iBT: 45 | IELTS: 5.0 | Duolingo: 75
Start dates — Multiple available throughout the year
About:
30,000+ current students
200+ degree paths with top majors including Film, Economics, Interaction Design, Performing Arts, Engineering, and Art & Design
Notable alumni include Arnold Schwarzenegger, Dustin Hoffman, and Sean Penn.
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Campus Finder
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Curious about a specific college partner or UBridge Online? Check out our brochures to learn more.
Santa Monica College
Irvine Valley College
Shoreline College
College of Marin
College of San Mateo
Piedmont Virginia Community College
UBridge Online
Student success stories
Gladys
UCLA
“My academic journey at SMC and with UBridge has been incredible! UBridge provided valuable guidance as I navigated studying in a foreign country, giving my parents peace of mind. SMC has been equally welcoming, with passionate professors and a strong community of international students who support one another.”
Zihan
U of Virginia
“When I came to University Bridge, I was unsure I had the ability to transfer to a top university but soon I had the confidence in my abilities. The help and support I received enabled me to do well in my studies, and I am now in a top 25 university! I couldn’t have done this without University Bridge.”
Jiani
Rutgers University
“My goal was clear—getting into a top business school. My UBridge advisor tailored a business course schedule for me and took me to meet with professors in person, which increased my confidence. UBridge definitely helped me make my dream come true!”
Gain the confidence you need to thrive.
With UBridge, students just like you go on to pursue their dreams at America’s best universities. You can, too.
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