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University of California - San Diego Campus Courses 2026: Popular UG, PG, & Certificate Courses

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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 25 L - 73 LGet Fee Details
Duration: 9 months-3 years
Exam Accepted: IELTS: 7 & Above, TOEFL: 85 - 107, PTE: 65 & Above, Duolingo, GRE, GMAT
B.Sc.(62 courses)
INR 30 L - 50 LGet Fee Details
Duration: 4-5 years
Exam Accepted: IELTS: 7 & Above, TOEFL: 83 & Above, PTE, Duolingo: 115 & Above, SAT
MBA/PGDM(8 courses)
INR 32 L - 73 LGet Fee Details
Duration: 9 months-3 years
Exam Accepted: IELTS: 7 & Above, TOEFL: 85 - 107, PTE: 65 & Above, Duolingo, GMAT: 600 & Above, GRE
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Q:   What is University of California San Diego known for?
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University of California San Diego is known as one of the world’s leading public research universities. UCSD has the finest labs and resources to offer quality education to international students at an affordable tuition cost.

  • UCSD is located in one of the best 100 student cities in the world i.e. San Diego
  • Great faculty as 16 Nobel Laureates have taught at UC San Diego
  • A diverse and supportive community for students
Q:   What programme is UCSD known for?
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According to the statistics of UCSD, the top 5 majors at the UG level are Biology, Psychology, Mathematics, Economics, and Cognitive Science. According to the student population, the most popular UG study field is Social Sciences. Some of the popular study fields are given below-

  • Engineering
  • Biology
  • Arts and Humanities
  • Physical Sciences
Q:   How prestigious is UC San Diego?
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UCSD has retained its overall ranking as No. 21 in Forbes’ annual list, that showcases 500 private and public school that ‘produce successful, high-earning and influential graduates from all economic backgrounds, with less-student debt”. In the Academic Ranking of World Universities, UC San Diego ranks as No. 18 in its list of the top universities in the world.

Q:   Which famous people went to the University of California San Diego?
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The names of the people who studied at UCSD are Nick Woodman, Khaled Hosseini, Geoff Abrams, Ricardo Chavira, etc. Below is the list of the other notable people who studied at the university-

Names

Nathan East

DJ Patil

J. Craig Venter

Kate Rubins

Mike Judge

Milana Vayntrub

Kim Stanley Robinson

Khaled Hosseini

Nick Woodman

UC San Diego
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Master of Science in Data Science

18 months
₹26 L
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Master of Science in Computer Engineering

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₹26 L
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Mathematics and Economics - Joint Major (B.S.)

4 years
₹30 L
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Biology with Specialization in Bioinformatics (B.S.)

4 years
₹43 L
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Master of Science in Business Analytics

12 months
₹68 L
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Business Psychology (B.S.)

4 years
₹30 L
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M.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering

18 months
₹26 L
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MAS in Climate Science and Policy

11 months
₹35 L
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Molecular and Cell Biology (B.S.)

4 years
₹43 L
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Molecular Synthesis (B.S.)

4 years
₹43 L
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Public Health with Concentration in Medicine Sciences (B.S.)

4 years
₹43 L
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Cognitive and Behavioral Neuroscience (B.S.)

4 years
₹43 L
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Speculative Design (B.A.)

4 years
₹43 L
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BS/MS in Photonics

5 years
₹43 L
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MAS in Leadership of Health Care Organizations

1 year
₹32 L
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B.S. in Computer Science

4 years
₹49 L
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B.A. Major in Music

4 years
₹43 L
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MFA in Playwriting

18 months
₹30 L
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Master of Public Health

2 years
₹37 L
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Bioengineering MS

18 months
₹27 L
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45 CoursesStar Icon3.0(1)9 months - 3 years
₹25 L - 73 L
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B.Sc.

62 CoursesStar Icon2.6(1)4 - 5 years
₹30 L - 50 L
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MBA/PGDM

8 Courses9 months - 3 years
₹32 L - 73 L
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B.E. / B.Tech

34 Courses4 - 5 years
₹30 L - 49 L
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B.A.

65 Courses4 years
₹43 L - 50 L
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MFA

8 Courses18 months - 3 years
₹27 L - 30 L
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BBA

8 Courses4 years
₹30 L - 49 L
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M.A.

7 Courses1 year - 2 years
₹23 L - 44 L
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B.Arch

2 Courses4 years
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MPH

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M.Arch

1 Course18 - 24 months
₹27 L
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MEng

1 Course1 year
₹27 L
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University of California - San Diego Campus Fee Breakdown 2026

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Q:   What is the University of California San Diego ranking in the world?
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The University of California San Diego ranking is among the top 100 universities in the world as per a top-ranking publisher in 2025. In 2024, as per another ranking publisher, the university ranks within the category of Top 100 Universities in the World. In the QS rankings, this university ranks at #66 position in 2026 and #72 in 2025. As per Times Higher Education rankings 2025, this university ranks at #34 position. 

Q:   How much is the application fee for UC San Diego for international students?
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For UCSD admissions, international students must meet all the admission requirements. University of California San Diego application fee for international students is listed below-

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Application Fee

UG

USD 95 (8,604)

PG

USD 155 (INR 14,039)

Q:   How much is University of California San Diego tuition fee for international students?
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The University of San Diego tuition fees range between INR 27L and INR 45L for undergraduate programs and INR 22L and INR 66L for postgraduate programs. The students can expect the tuition fees between INR 27 and INR 39L for B tech and INR 22L and INR 66L for MBA. International students can check the table below for tuition costs of popular programs:

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1st Year Tuition Fees

B.E. / B.Tech (34 courses)

INR 27 L - 39 L

MS (39 courses)

INR 23 L - 32 L

MBA/PGDM (8 courses)

INR 29 L - 66 L

B.Sc. (62 courses)

INR 27 L - 45 L

B.E.8 (65 courses)

INR 39 L - 45 L

MIM (7 courses)

INR 29 L - 66 L

BBA (8 courses)

INR 27 L - 39 L

Q:   What is the ranking of University of California San Diego in the world?
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University of California San Diego is one of the top ranked universities for higher education in the world. According to Shiksha Popularity Rankings, University of California San Diego is ranked at #36 in world and #18 in the USA. Top ranking bodies worldwide ranks UCSD that are listed below-

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Shiksha Popularity Rankings

#36 in world and #18 in the USA

Times Higher Education 2026

#47 in World University Rankings

QS Rankings 2026

#66 in QS World University Rankings

US News and World Report 2026

#29 in Best National Universities

UC San Diego
Students Ratings & Reviews

2.8/5
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  • 0% students never faced discrimination in this university
Vibe of Campus
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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
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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
Expected Annual SalaryUSD
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025Read more
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Where do the MBA graduates of UC San Diego get hired?

Answered a week 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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Ridhi

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Can I apply to more than one programme at UC San Diego?

Answered 2 weeks ago

Yes UC San Diego allows you to apply to more than one programme for its intake. But you can't apply to more than 1 programme provided by same department of uni

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Ridhi

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How many letters of recommendation do I need to submit to UC San Diego?

Answered 2 weeks ago

Most department at UCSD only requires 3 LOR. But if you want to submit additional letters you should check in with UC San Diego department to make sure it won't affect your chances of being admitted.

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Ridhi

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Why is UCSD so hard to get into?

Answered 4 months 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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Who are the top employers for UC San Diego MBA graduates?

Answered 8 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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