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3.7/5(5 Reviews)The University of California Riverside campus size is 1,200 acres. The total number of international students at UCR is 687. Study areas available at UCR are Engineering, Business & Management Studies, IT & Software, Science, Medicine & Health Sciences, etc.
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900 University Ave. Riverside, CA 92521
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| University City | Riverside, California, USA |
| Size of city | Medium |
| Population of City | 3,27,728 |
UC Riverside accommodation
On-Campus Accommodation
AVAILABLE- Residence halls, Campus apartments and family housing options available for accomodation
Masters
Bachelors
Accommodation Expense- On-campus housing:housing.ucr.edu/
(Bannockburn Village) Double
Furnished-8110/- and Highlander unlimited meal plan- $6912/-(PG)
Meal Expense- Total Annual Cost:USD 6912
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- The average rent is 550 to 750 USD/month
- The residence type includes studio apartments, 3 bedroom apartments, 4 bedroom apartments and shared apartments
- Numerous on-site amenities such as dishwasher,
- The average rent is 550 to 750 USD/month
- The residence type includes studio apartments, 3 bedroom apartments, 4 bedroom apartments and shared apartments
- Numerous on-site amenities such as dishwasher, laundry, bike parking and unlimited WiFi is available in most of the apartments
- Many apartments include flexible leasing and payment options, a professional staff, security precautions and a long list of amenities
Riverside ratings & reviews
3.7/5
5 Verified Reviews
Student Views (Based on Reviews)
- 50% students never faced discrimination in this university
Vibe of Campus
Academically oriented
Easy going
Friendly
Multi-dimensional
Internships3
Part time work3.4
Post study jobs3.4
Quality of faculty4.6
Student Life4
Value for money3.8
Public transportation4.2
Safety3.4
Indian Food3.4
Permanent Immigration3.4
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Anonymous
M.S in Computer Engineering - Batch of 2023
Offered by University of California - Riverside Campus
3.2
An average American university (Not top 50)
Tips: Scholarships are limited, you have to apply by yourself.
There are a lot of international students so not much cultural shift.
The course is okay and doable. Have to put in effort. The area is not such a great place. It's a college town but still, the rent is pretty high. Tuition is for 4 quarters 15 months and since it finishes early you can save on other cost. Faculty is good and all are from great universities. Teaching is also good and on par with the best universities.
Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1100
Prepping time for classes30 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryUSD 82525
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Sai Vamsi Reddy Kinkiri
M.S. in Computer Science - Batch of 2025
Offered by University of California - Riverside Campus
3.6
Job market is a bit rough currently.
Tips: The studies in the university are at a satisfactory level. The research opportunities are relatively good. Students should start looking for accommodation early if they desire to stay near campus. Approach seniors in your desired course of study to enquire about how the course structure is. UCR follows the quarter system and not the semester system. So exams come and go quickly.
Likes (Public transportation): The public transport across the county is good. The bus transport is free for all UCR students and can easily be enrolled. There is also a metro system which connects Riverside to places all across the county like Los Angeles etc. The metro system is also free for all UCR students.
Dislikes (Internships): The internship market in general is not in a good state now. A lot of students from all over the United States are struggling to get internships. It is not particularly related to UCR and students should start searching early for internships. The job market might get better next year.
Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 850
Prepping time for classes20 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryUSD
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Anonymous
M.S. in Computer Science - Batch of 2023
Offered by University of California - Riverside Campus
3.3
Good college to study and very good experience
Tips: UCR has a quarter based system. So it will be hectic and have to put in a lot of time every week. Getting TA jobs is relatively hard for Master Students but not impossible. MS students can get Reader jobs relatively easily. The people here are friendly and the professors are very approachable.
Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1000
Prepping time for classes20 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryUSD
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Anonymous
M.S. in Computer Science - Batch of 2023
Offered by University of California - Riverside Campus
4.2
I'm pretty satisfied with the college
Tips: The college is a bit more inclined towards academia, where you will need to read a lot of research papers. Though it may not completely align with you if you are solely focused on getting a job, I feel being a master's student, this is one skill one should possess.
Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1125
Prepping time for classes20 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryUSD 80775
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Aditya Srinivas Karamangala Amar
M.S. in Computer Science - Batch of 2023
Offered by University of California - Riverside Campus
4
Quality faculty members with supportive staff.
Tips: The college is research oriented, so many professors give research paper reading and critique as assignments. Grading is easy as long you don't cheat and submit assignments on time. The college also supports the students a lot. The recreational center is huge and is a good place to chill. Also note that it is a quarter system, so some might feel it is hectic but to be honest, it is not, you just need to plan things.
Likes (Quality of faculty): The faculty is well-qualified and explain the concepts very well. They encourage research and projects. They are very flexible and open to extending deadlines. Professors do not mind having discussions and meeting people after class hours. We can even work on projects under professors.
Dislikes (Indian Food): No tasty vegetarian Indian food. I don't eat meat so I don't know about non-veg food, but from what I have heard it is better than vegetarian food. The food was bland and I felt it was made out of cold storage stuff, which we already have at home. It doesn't taste like food back in India even though Indians are running these restaurants.
Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 812
Prepping time for classes13 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryUSD
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