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University of California - San Diego Campus Courses & Fees 2026

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Courses1st Year Tuition FeesDuration & Eligibility
MS(45 courses)
INR 26 L - 76 LGet Fee Details
Duration: 9 months-3 years
Exam Accepted: IELTS: 7 & Above, TOEFL: 85 - 107, PTE: 65 & Above, Duolingo, GRE, GMAT
B.Sc.(61 courses)
INR 31 L - 50 LGet Fee Details
Duration: 4-5 years
Exam Accepted: IELTS: 7 & Above, TOEFL: 83 & Above, PTE, Duolingo: 115 & Above, SAT
B.E. / B.Tech(34 courses)
INR 31 L - 50 LGet Fee Details
Duration: 4-5 years
Exam Accepted: IELTS: 7 & Above, TOEFL: 83 & Above, PTE, Duolingo: 115 & Above, SAT
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Q:   How is the computer Science programme at the UC San Diego?
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The Computer Science programme offered by the San Diego Campus of the University of California is highly renowned and considered top tier. It generally ranks among the top 15 in the US and globally for strong research in AI, algorithms, and Systems. 

Look at the CSE rankings as per the popular ranking bodies -

  • Shiksha Popularity Rankings - #17 
  • Times Higher Education - #36 
Q:   Which are the most popular courses at the University of California San Diego?
A: 

The popular courses at UC San Diego are mostly STEM-designated like Cognitive Science, Computer Science, Psychology, Economics and Biology. The US News ranks the Bioengineering courses at #4 and the other popular UC San Diego are given below - 

  • Computer Science (#12)
  • Computer Engineering (#13)
  • Electrical Engineering (#14)

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Chemistry & Biochemistry MS

18 months
₹29 L
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MAS in Clinical Research

12 months
₹34 L
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Computational Science, Mathematics and Engineering MS

2 years
₹29 L
#17
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Education (M.A. Teaching and Learning - Bilingual Education/ASL)

18 months
₹31 L
#18
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MS in Photonics

1 year
₹29 L
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MS in Signal and Image Processing

1 year
₹31 L
#14
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MS in Nanoscale Devices and Systems

1 year
₹31 L
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MS in Materials Science & Engineering

18 months
₹26 L
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MA in Applied Mathematics

1 year
₹29 L
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MS in Statistics

18 months
₹29 L
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MS in Aerospace Engineering

18 months
₹27 L
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MS in Engineering Physics

18 months
₹31 L
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MS in Mechanical Engineering

18 months
₹27 L
#22
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Flex MS Business Analytics

17 months
₹61 L
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Master of Professional Accountancy (MPAc)

9 months
₹66 L
#30
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Master of Public Policy

2 years
₹36 L
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Master of International Affairs

2 years
₹24 L
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MS in Marine Biology

18 months
₹31 L
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MS in Biological Oceanography

18 months
₹31 L
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MS in Structural Engineering with Structural Health Monitoring and Non-Destructive Evaluation

18 months
₹29 L
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MS

45 CoursesStar Icon3.0(1)9 months - 3 years
₹26 L - 76 L
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B.Sc.

61 Courses4 - 5 years
₹31 L - 50 L
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B.E. / B.Tech

34 Courses4 - 5 years
₹31 L - 50 L
#13

B.A.

64 Courses4 years
₹44 L - 52 L
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MBA/PGDM

8 Courses9 months - 3 years
₹33 L - 76 L
#39

BBA

9 CoursesStar Icon2.6(1)4 years
₹31 L - 52 L
#61

MFA

8 Courses18 months - 3 years
₹29 L - 31 L
#20

M.A.

7 Courses1 year - 2 years
₹24 L - 46 L
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B.Arch

2 Courses4 years
₹44 L
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MPH

1 Course2 years
₹38 L
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B.Ed

1 Course4 years
₹44 L
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M.Arch

1 Course18 - 24 months
₹29 L
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University of California - San Diego Campus Fee Breakdown 2026

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Q:   Is the University of California San Diego ranked in 2026?
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Yes, UC San Diego is ranked in the year 2026 as per the top ranking bodies like the QS and Times Higher Education. 

According to QS world rankings,  UC San Diego has been ranked at #66 in 2026 and this rank has improved from what it was in the year 2025. 

Under the same, the given courses are also ranked -

  • Accounting & Finance
  • Architecture
  • Art & Design
  • Biological Sciences
  • Global MBA
  • Law & Legal Studies 
Q:   How is UC San Diego ranked by US World and News?
A: 

In the year 2025, the US News has ranked UC San Diego under many parameters. 

Among the 'National University' Rankings 2026,  University of California San Diego is ranked #29,  which is also consistent with what it was last year.

The top 50 courses are also ranked under the same -

  • Engineering (#4)
  • UG Business (#51)
  • Supply Chain Management MBA (#33)

UC San Diego
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
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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
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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
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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
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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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What are the top programs opted by University of California San Diego alumni?

Answered 10 hours ago

The University of California San Diego programs features more than 200 programs at UG and PG levels for Indian students. The top programs opted by University of California San Diego alumni are listed below-

  • Computer Science
  • Economics
  • Computational Science
  • Psychology
  • Biology

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Ishita Kalra

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How much does it cost to study at University of California San Diego for Indian students?

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The University of California San Diego is among the top choice of Indian students to pursue higher education in the USA. UC San Diego offers programs at both UG and PG levels for its Indian students. The University of California San Diego annual tuition fee for Indian students is listed below-

Course levelAnnual Tuition Fee in INR
UG
INR 31.27 L - 51.72 L
PG
INR 24.01 L - 75.73 L

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Anangsha Singh

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What is the duration of MBA programme at University of California San Diego?

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The University of California San Diego is among the top choice of Indian students to pursue higher education in the USA. UC San Diego offers MBA programme for the duration of 9 months to 3 years. University of California San Diego MBA programme first year tuition fee ranges from INR 33 L – INR 76 L.

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Mohit Thapa

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Is University of California San Diego public or private?

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The University of California San Diego is among the top public research universities in USA. UCSD student body features 8,400+ international students from all over the world. Shiksha Popularity Ranking ranks UCSD at #37 in World and #18 in USA. UCSD offers programs at UG and PG levels for its intern

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Where do the MBA graduates of UC San Diego get hired?

Answered 2 months ago

As per the UC San Diego employment report for the Class 2024, following were the top industries where the grads got hired after completing Full-time MBA from Rady School of Management-

IndustryEmployment %
Consulting22.2%
Healthcare22.2%
Financial Services16.7%
Technology11.1%
Nonprofit/Education11.1%
Manufacturing5.6%
Law/Legal Services5.6%
Transportation & Logistics5.6%

 

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