B.S. in Computer Science
at UC San Diego, San Diego

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B.S. in Computer Science
at
UC San Diego
Overview

One of the most famous programs at University of California - San Diego Campus is B.S. in Computer Science at UG course with the duration of 4 years. Indian students applying for B.S. in Computer Science program must submit all the required documents as per university guidelines. Indian students must submit proof of English proficiency exams such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE and Duolingo. Indian students must apply as soon as possible, as the seats are limited. University of California - San Diego Campus tuition fee for first-year is USD 52,536 (INR 5,042,931). Furthermore, students must prepare themselves for crucial living cost, accommodation, hosted fee, book and more. The cost of living at University of California - San Diego Campus is USD 23,984 (INR 2,302,224).

Duration	4 years
Tuition & Fees	₹50.44 Lakh Get Fees details
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Course Level	UG Degree

B.S. in Computer Science

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B.S. in Computer Science
at
UC San Diego
Fees

Students can pursue University of California - San Diego Campus B.S. in Computer Science at an affordable cost. The university tuition fees for the program is USD 52,536 (INR 5,042,931). Apart from tuition fees, students also manage additional costs such as Hostel & Meals, Transportation, Books and Supplies, Personal Expenses, etc. The total expense may vary at the university, depending on the additional charges levied by the University of California - San Diego Campus.

International students have to make a budget to manage the cost of living, which is USD 23,984 (INR 2,302,224).

Students can check the table below for University of California - San Diego Campus B.S. in Computer Science fee breakup:

1st year tuition fees

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Tuition & fees	INR 50,43,559

Other expenses in 1st Year

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Hostel & Meals	INR 23,02,511
Insurance	INR 2,16,868

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 USD = INR 96.00195 | Tuition & expenses were last updated on 16ᵗʰ June 2025

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B.S. in Computer Science
at
UC San Diego
Curriculum

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B.S. in Computer Science
at
UC San Diego
Entry Requirements

Requirements for 12th grade Lock Icon

CGPA - 3.4/4
Applicants must complete their standard XII years of education and sit for 10th and 12th-year board/state examinations

Applicants must earn a GPA of 3.4 or better with no grades below C

Prerequisites:
History/social science- 2 years of education

English- 4 years of education

Mathematics- 3 years (4 recommended)

Laboratory Science- 2 years (3 recommended)

Language other than English (or another second language)- 2 years (3 recommended)

Visual and performing arts- 1 year

College preparatory elective- 1 year
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Marks - 115/160

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B.S. in Computer Science
at
UC San Diego
Rankings

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University Ranking

Rank	Rank Publisher
#7	Best UG Biomedical Engineering Schools US News & World Report, 2026

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B.S. in Computer Science
at
UC San Diego
Placements

Particulars	Statistics (2025)
Internship Available	Yes

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University of California - San Diego Campus
Students Ratings & Reviews

2.8/5

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Student Views (Based on Reviews)

0% students never faced discrimination in this university

Vibe of Campus

Stressful

Multi-dimensional

Academically oriented

Internships2.5

Part time work2

Post study jobs2

Quality of faculty3

Student Life2

Value for money2

Public transportation4

Safety5

Indian Food4

Permanent Immigration1.5

Shrivaths Shyam

M.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering - Batch of 2024

4.9

Friendly faculty and staffs.

Tips: I have become more independent and have learnt to survive but the cultural shift was easy to manage for me because of the friends I made here. I got a research assistantship in a lab and was able to pay for my expenses throughout my second year of master's. I am very satisfied with the university, course and country.

Likes (Quality of faculty): Professors are friendly and they have a variety of materials with which they teach. They are easily approachable either via email or even during their office hours and sometimes in person as well. Professors are from different countries and the diversity is big here.

Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): The chance to settle in this country is a little less given the different rules and regulations, but once an employer sponsors an H-1B visa and does your permanent residency processing you can continue to live as long as you have a job. If given the chance I would like to permanently immigrate to this country.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1000

Prepping time for classes40 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 100000

Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025Read more

Deepak Sridhar

MS in Signal and Image Processing - Batch of 2027

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

Anonymous

B.S. in Economics - Batch of 2027

2.6

San Diego is one of the safest cities in the US.

Tips: I would recommend coming abroad for Masters. I became more independent living abroad and I did not unnecessarily face any cultural shock since I came from an international school. People here definitely like to do a lot of the stuff by themselves. I like more of a sense of community.

Likes (Safety): San Diego is one of the safest cities in the US. There is campus security, but the dorms do not have security guards. There's a helpline number that can be contacted at any point of the day and the San Diego police are usually quick with the way they approach things. I have never had to use any of the services personally.

Dislikes (Post study jobs): The job market is not doing well right now and it's hard to build a network. There are career fair but no one really guides you through the process and you need to figure it out for urself. If you avail all of the university help, then it could be worthwhile but you really need to put yourself out there.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 350

Prepping time for classes3 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 80025

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026Read more

Anonymous

Master of Science in Computer Engineering - Batch of 2027

3.0

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

Expected Annual SalaryUSD

Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025Read more

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B.S. in Computer Science
at
UC San Diego
Highlights

The program encompasses the study of hardware design, data storage, computer architecture, assembly languages, and the design of computers for engineering, information retrieval, and scientific research
The lower-division course requirements are designed to provide a strong foundation in mathematics, physics, programming methodology and skills, and computer organization
Upper-division core courses deal with the theory and design of algorithms, hardware, and software. Electives allow students to gain additional breadth and/or depth in computer science and engineering

B.S. in Computer Science
at
UC San Diego
Important Dates

Sep , 2027

Course Commencement Date

B.S. in Computer Science
at
UC San Diego

Scholarships

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