MS in Geotechnical Engineering
at UC San Diego, San Diego

3.0 /5

(2 Reviews)

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MS in Geotechnical Engineering
at
UC San Diego
Overview

The University of California - San Diego Campus is a popular destination among international PG students interested in starting MS in Geotechnical Engineering from abroad. The program lasts for a duration of 18 months. The MS in Geotechnical Engineering program is considered part of the top ranked courses in USA. Candidates interested in pursuing the course must meet the eligibility criteria and secure valid scores in exams such as IELTS. The interested students should fill the form as soon as possible because the application window opens for a short time only. The first year tuition fee for MS in Geotechnical Engineering at University of California - San Diego Campus is around USD 29,737. Students must also plan for some other additional costs over the duration of studies such as rent, groceries, books, health insurance, etc. The average estimated cost of living at University of California - San Diego Campus is around USD 9,716.

Duration	18 months
Tuition & Fees	₹26.37 Lakh Get Fees details
International Students Admission Website	Go to Website
Course Level	PG Degree
Mode of Course	Full Time

MS in Geotechnical Engineering

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MS in Geotechnical Engineering
at
UC San Diego
Fees

When planning for the MS in Geotechnical Engineering, applicants should consider the financial aspects involved. Every student must pay the first-year tuition fee of USD 29,737. Additionally it is also important to account for living expenses such as accommodation, food, and utility costs. Such expenses may vary according to living styles and other fees added by the University of California - San Diego Campus. However, accordingly to the official website the average cost of living that international students have to bear is USD 9,716, annually. To know about the complete breakdown of the University of California - San Diego Campus MS in Geotechnical Engineering fee structure and all other cost-element-wise expenditures for an elaborate cost overview, please check the table below.

1st year tuition fees

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Tuition & fees	INR 26,36,780

Other expenses in 1st Year

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Hostel & Meals	INR 8,61,518
Insurance	INR 3,91,035

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 USD = INR 88.67 | Tuition & expenses were last updated on 6ᵗʰ February 2024

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MS in Geotechnical Engineering
at
UC San Diego
Entry Requirements

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CGPA - 3/4
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MS in Geotechnical Engineering
at
UC San Diego
Rankings

Course Ranking

University Ranking

Rank	Rank Publisher
#7	Pharmacy and Pharmacology QS, 2025
#8	Biomedical Engineering PG US News & World Report, 2025
#25	Life Sciences THE (Times Higher Education), 2025

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MS in Geotechnical Engineering
at
UC San Diego
Placements

Particulars	Statistics (2021)
Internship Available	Yes

University of California - San Diego Campus
Students Ratings & Reviews

3/5

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Student Views (Based on Reviews)

0% students never faced discrimination in this university

Vibe of Campus

Stressful

Academically oriented

Internships3

Part time work1

Post study jobs3

Quality of faculty3

Student Life1

Value for money3

Public transportation4

Safety5

Indian Food5

Permanent Immigration2

Deepak Sridhar

MS in Signal and Image Processing - Batch of 2027

Offered by University of California - San Diego Campus

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

Master of Science in Computer Engineering - Batch of 2027

Offered by University of California - San Diego Campus

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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MS in Geotechnical Engineering
at
UC San Diego
Highlights

MS in Geotechnical Engineering is offered by Jacobs School Of Engineering under University of California - San Diego Campus, USA.
This a Masters level program of a course duration of 1.5 Years.
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MS in Geotechnical Engineering
at
UC San Diego

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