Master of Finance
at UC San Diego, San Diego

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Master of Finance
at
UC San Diego
Overview

Offered at the PG level of study by the University of California - San Diego Campus, Master of Finance is one of the top choices among international students around the globe. Students can do this course over a period of 1 year. Plus, candidates must meet the minimum score requirements for aptitude test and English proficiency exams such as IELTS, TOEFL, GRE, GMAT and PTE for admissions to the university for Master of Finance. Also, they must submit all the required documents. When it comes to the expenses of studying this program, the cost is divided into two parts, annual tuition cost and the cost of living. The annual University of California - San Diego Campus tuition fee for Master of Finance is around USD 78,880 (INR 7,571,691). Also, the cost of living sums up to be around USD 9,716 (INR 932,639). Note that this amount does not include:

Housing
Transportation
Food
Books and supplies
Other miscellaneous expenses

Duration	1 year
Tuition & Fees	₹75.58 Lakh Get Fees details
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Course Level	PG Degree

Master of Finance

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Overview
Fees
Curriculum
Entry Requirements
Application Process
Rankings
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Class Profile

Master of Finance
at
UC San Diego
Fees

The first-year tuition fee for the Master of Finance at the University of California - San Diego Campus is USD 78,880 (INR 7,571,691). Moreover, the fee structure for the Master of Finance comprises the first-year tuition fees, supplement charges, facility requirements, and other additional charges offered by the University of California - San Diego Campus.

Apart from the tuition cost and university charges, students should also keep in mind the extra expenses to stay at the university or any nearby accommodation. They are required to manage the finances for various factors like rent, food, transportation, utility, and other personal expenses, which can vary as per the individual, however, the average cost of living is USD 9,716 (INR 932,639).

Check the detailed information on the University of California - San Diego Campus Master of Finance on the fee breakup, from the table below.

1st year tuition fees

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Tuition & fees	INR 75,58,321

Other expenses in 1st Year

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Hostel & Meals	INR 9,30,992
Insurance	INR 4,46,907

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 USD = INR 95.8205 | Tuition & expenses were last updated on 28ᵗʰ November 2025

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Master of Finance
at
UC San Diego
Curriculum

Applicants can click on the green button below to download and check out the University of California - San Diego Campus Master of Finance program. The curriculum PDF provides a piece of detailed information about the course including tuition fees and admission requirements. Students can check the semester-wise breakdown of the overall Master of Finance structure in the following PDF.

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Master of Finance
at
UC San Diego
Entry Requirements

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A UG degree in finance, economics, engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, or statistics will be considered

Students must have experience with statistical and econometric applications Examples: SAS, STATA, MatLab, Mathematica, R, S Plus

Students with a strong quantitative background including coursework in subjects such as linear algebra, multivariate calculus, differential equations, numerical analysis or advanced statistics and probability will be considered

Post university work, internship or research experience in a quantitative discipline will be considered
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PTE

Marks - 65/90
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Marks - 7/9
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TOEFL/IELTS scores can be waived for applicants who have studied at least one full academic year in an undergraduate or graduate institution in a country where English is the dominant language. If the student has maintained a 3.0 GPA during one academic year in the university, then they are exempt from the TOEFL/IELTS.

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Master of Finance
at
UC San Diego
Application Process

Step one

Prepare documents for application

SOP

Applicant has to choose two of the following words from Rady Mission statement (The Rady School of Management develops ethical and entrepreneurial leaders who make a positive impact in the world through innovation, collaboration and knowledge) entrepreneurial, innovation, collaboration, knowledge.
Applicant has to mention how the two words you have chosen have played a role in your academic and/or professional career
Statement of Purpose should be no longer than 500 words, double-spaced, 12-point font

LOR

Required two letters of Recomendation
It is most important that letters of recommendation be completed by individuals who are in a position to analyze the applicants ability and academic promise

Up-to-date resume or CV is required

Step two

Additional documents required

Unofficial Transcripts
Certified copy of their diploma indicating the degree received
Proof of English Language Proficiency score
GRE or GMAT required

Step three

Start your online application

https://grad.ucsd.edu/admissions/

Step four

Application fees for this course

USD 125 = INR 11.96 Thousand

Mode of payment: Credit card

Step five

Application deadline

Fall (Aug): 1st Apr

*The dates specified are tentative dates as per the previous year records. Our expert counselors can help with exact deadline date. Connect with the expert now!

Master of Finance
at
UC San Diego
Rankings

Course Ranking

University Ranking

Rank	Rank Publisher
#4	Biomedical Engineering PG US News & World Report, 2026
#9	Biological Sciences QS, 2026
#27	Life Sciences THE (Times Higher Education), 2026

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Master of Finance
at
UC San Diego
Placements

Particulars	Statistics (2021)
Internship Available	Yes, Students can apply internships through HireRadyMba which is a career mangement system that allows employers to manage online jobs and internships postings, register for career fairs

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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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Master of Finance
at
UC San Diego
Highlights

The Master of Finance provides rigorous, hands-on training preparing graduates to immediately contribute in environments where quantitative and analytical skills are at a premium
Students learn cutting-edge methods for analyzing "big data" for financial decision making and risk management
The program's emphasis on quantitative models and methods ensures graduates are equipped to develop innovative solutions to the complex problems facing the financial industry