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Air Conditioning and Refrigeration: Building Energy Systems Professional in HVAC Technology

Learn more about studying Air Conditioning and Refrigeration: Building Energy Systems Professional in HVAC Technology as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Program
    Associate
  • Duration
    2 years
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    11,687USD
  • Start date
    Feb, Jun, Aug

Program overview

What Riverside City College says about their program:

The air conditioning & refrigeration program provides a great opportunity for career development for people who enjoy working with their hands, using tools, and working to understand and correct problems that may occur in an air conditioning and refrigeration system.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent OR over the age of 18 (minors may be considered for special admission)

English proficiency

  • IELTS

    4.5

  • TOEFL iBT

    45

  • TOEFL PBT

    450

  • TOEFL Essentials

    5.5

  • Duolingo

    75

  • iTEP

    3.0

  • PTE

    30

  • EIKEN

    2, 2A, Pre-1, or 1

English proficiency waivers

  • ​Students coming from countries where English is a first or an official language
  • Students with a high school diploma from the USA
  • Students with an International Baccalaureate
  • Students who had studied at an English teaching institution for over 2 years
  • Students with grade C or above in college level English from a regionally accredited college or university in the USA
  • Students who successfully complete specific ESL levels at a regionally accredited university in the USA

Documents required

  • Application form
  • Application fee
  • Academic transcripts
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Translations
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
  • Proof of Funding Form
  • College transcript with certified English translation if applicant previously attended another college (optional)
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Fees and funding

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition

    US$11,687 per year

Funding

CGCAA-RCC International Student Scholarship

  • Amount

    Tuition fee reduction estimated at US$2,000

  • Requirements

    Applicant must be a new or continuing international student who will study full-time at one of the RCCD colleges (Riverside City College, Norco College, or Moreno Valley College) on an F-1 Student Visa in the fall semester. Transfer students can also apply. New international students who apply for the scholarship must have a completed RCCD international student application, submitted all required application documents, and received an RCCD I-20

RCCD Foundation Scholarships

  • Amount

    Up to US$2,000 off tuition fees

  • Requirements

    Only current RCC students can apply. The scholarship committee will select the most qualified applicants based on merit

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What is the cost of living near Riverside City College?

Local figures aren't available yet — values reflect USA-wide averages.

Category Cost  (in United States Dollar)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre$1,652
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre$1,349
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)$214
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)$73
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)$61
Monthly public transport pass$65
Monthly grocery basket$350
Coffee shop drink$5
Cinema or cultural event ticket$15
Gym membership$45

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).

Visa requirements for Riverside City College

Many international students will require a visa to study in the US, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.

USA student visa requirements