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UCLA V/s UC San Diego
MS

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  • Total tuition fees₹23.77 L - 69.94 L
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MBA/PGDM

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B.A.

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  • Total tuition fees₹39.48 L - 43.76 L
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  • Total tuition fees₹40.83 L - 47.77 L
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B.Sc.

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  • Total tuition fees₹28.88 L - 47.77 L
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B.E. / B.Tech

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B.A. Business Economics - Batch of 2027
3.8
Eye opening and new experiences.
Tips: I initially had great fun when I got here as the campus environment is very happening and welcoming. The cost of tuition and living is quite expensive here and I had to take out a loan. You can do some asking around and see if there are any good scholarship or financial aid options both from your home country as well as the US. Professors expect you to be interactive and classes tend to move at a flow. Group projects tend to get a bit frustrating for me personally.
Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1850
Prepping time for classes30 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryUSD 102175
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025Read more
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Master of Science in Manufacturing Engineering - Batch of 2026
3.9
Learning to live in the unexpected.
Tips: I experienced a lot of growth and changes in myself after coming here. College for me has been a rewarding experience although the job market is very chaotic right now. Things are a lot more unpredictable than it have ever been but if you network here and take the help of your professors, you can possibly buy time.
Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1975
Prepping time for classes33 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryUSD 101400
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Master of Financial Engineering - Batch of 2027
3.8
Beautiful campus with lots to do.
Tips: My first impression was that the campus is full of life and is filled with people from all over the world especially Indian students. The culture is vibrant, accepting yet competitive. Most on campus opportunities are research oriented or TA roles and the campus itself is quite safe at all hours. The cost of living especially rent can be quite high.
Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 2400
Prepping time for classes33 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryUSD 102950
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Full-Time MBA - Batch of 2026
3.8
Buzz filled campus vibe.
Tips: My first couple of months here were both overwhelming and chaotic as there is simply so much going on at all times on campus and the minute you get accustomed to your classes, the semester is over and you have to move on to the next. This university is much more expensive than other of its counterparts so better make the experience worth it if you plan on coming here. Involve yourself in research and projects as they look good later.
Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1925
Prepping time for classes33 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryUSD 101400
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Master of Science in Computer Engineering - Batch of 2027
Offered by University of California - San Diego Campus
3
The college has its pros and cons.
Tips: The college is academically oriented and the social life here is very less. The quarter system moves very fast and it is hard to learn something new given the very little time we get. Students barely get time to study or do things that will make them learn and implement something new, unless you hyper specialize in a particular area.
Likes (Safety): The area around the campus is pretty much safe with very few homeless people. There's public transport like shuttle buses from student housing and campus, but the frequency of that reduces after 6 and stops after 9 or 10 PM. It's safe to walk back to the graduate student housing in the night, although I haven't heard many bad experiences doing so, it's still advisable not to walk back alone in the night and have at least another person with you.
Dislikes (Student Life): The college is not very socially active and there are barely any student gatherings or meet-ups, so it's socially dead and it's not like other colleges in the East Coast, where students get time to party and chill. This is a pretty rigorous and fast paced college, so student life takes a hit.
Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1500
Prepping time for classes23 hours/Week
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MS in Signal and Image Processing - Batch of 2027
Offered by University of California - San Diego Campus
4.2
Good courses, faculty, research and career options make UCSD a top choice
Tips: Students should look at the cost of living and financial aid options before joining the campus as it is generally expensive to live around San Diego area. Students should clearly be prepared in choosing their track either industry or academic research and start preparing for it from day one. The courses require prior requisites and so students have to carefully look at the track they choose relevant to their interests and put in efforts to achieve their goals. Teaching assistantships are very competitive but might be available during the second year of your program. You'll have to do well on the courses and maintain good contact with the professor if you are looking to get one. Some students get TAs outside their department which is an option to consider. Courses are rigorous and the quarter system is fast-paced. So one has to adapt to this structure.
Likes (Safety): The college administration considers safety to be of utmost importance with annual safety reviews happening every year. Any safety is immediately published to make you aware of the incidents. The campus has security officers to report to even at night times. The area around campus is filled with student population, so there is no concern for safety.
Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): Due to the H1B immigration system, permanent immigration system is convoluted although it might take longer than expected. There are no specifics to the university, this is general for all US universities. Given a chance I would immigrate to this country especially considering the state-the-art work done at many companies
Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1400
Prepping time for classes25 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryUSD 150000
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2024Read more
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