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MS Courses at University of California - San Diego Campus

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#15 in MS in USA

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  • Institute Icon1200 acre campus
  • Estd. 1960
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Master of Science in Data Science

18 months
₹25 L
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Master of Science in Computer Engineering

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₹25 L
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Master of Science in Drug Development and Product Management

1 year
₹30 L
#3
24 - 36 Months

M.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering

18 months
₹25 L
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MS in Mechanical Engineering

18 months
₹25 L
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MAS in Leadership of Health Care Organizations

1 year
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Master of Professional Accountancy (MPAc)

9 months
₹61 L
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MAS in Climate Science and Policy

11 months
₹33 L
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Master of Finance

1 year
₹70 L
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Master of Science in Business Analytics

12 months
₹66 L
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Chemical Engineering MS

18 months
₹26 L
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MS in Structural Engineering

18 months
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Bioengineering MS

18 months
₹26 L
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Bioengineering with a Specialization in Medical Device Engineering MEng

18 months
₹29 L
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Master of Science (MS) in Biostatistics

2 years
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Chemistry & Biochemistry MS

18 months
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MAS in Clinical Research

12 months
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MS in Photonics

1 year
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MS in Signal and Image Processing

1 year
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MS in Nanoscale Devices and Systems

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UC San Diego MS
Fees details 2026

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Fee componentsAmount (for 9 months - 2 years)
INR 23.85 L - 70.2 L
INR 4.25 L - 8.65 L
INR 3.56 L - 4.15 L
INR 1.36 L - 2 L
INR 76.63 K - 3.75 L
INR 33.79 L - 88.75 L
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Vibe of Campus
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Part time work1
Post study jobs3
Quality of faculty3
Student Life1
Value for money3
Public transportation4
Safety5
Indian Food5
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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
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025Read more
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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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Master of Science in Computer Engineering - Batch of 2027
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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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Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025Read more
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Why is UCSD so hard to get into?

Answered a month ago

According to an unofficial source, the University of California San Diego acceptance rate is 27%. The low percentage show that the university is tough to enter. The university offers popular programs and ranked under top 20 popular research university that makes it hard to get into.

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Akansha katariya

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Who are the top employers for UC San Diego MBA graduates?

Answered 6 months ago

UCSD offers various career services such as dedicated career coaches, customized workshops and programs, career website with curates resources and content, access to Rady alumni and employers. The top employers of UC San Diego MBA Class of 2024 graduates were:

  • Analog Devices
  • Boston Consulting Group (B

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Chandra Sharma

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Is UC San Diego hard to get into?

Answered 7 months ago

With an acceptance rate of 26.7% for the class of 2028, the University of California San Diego is a relatively difficult university to enter. However, with a well-rounded profile and a good academic background, students can improve their chances of admission at UCSD

UC San Diego has a GPA requiremen

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Ridhi

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What GPA do you need to get into the UC San Diego MS in Electrical Engineering?

Answered 7 months ago

To take admission to UCSD MS in Electrical & Computer Engineering course, the applicants are required to have a BS/MS degree in Engineering, Physical Sciences, or Mathematics from an accredited university. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required. Other admission requirements are given below:

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Himanshi Shekhar

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How much is the UC San Diego tuition fee for Graduate students?

Answered 7 months ago

The total University of California San Diego for Non-California residents is USD 73,000 (Around INR 62.3 lakh). The fees for on-campus students are:

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Fees

Tuition and fees

Around USD 21,375

Food & housing

USD 30,264

Books, course materials, supplies, & equipment

USD 696

Misc. personal expenses

USD 2,460

Transportation expenses

USD 3,813

 

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