BS Electrical Engineering
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BS Electrical Engineering
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UC Santa Cruz
Overview

University of California - Santa Cruz Campus offers BS Electrical Engineering course at UG level. Offered for a duration of 4 years, it is among the top-ranked courses offered by the university. Indian students are required to submit scores of exams such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE and Duolingo to be eligible to get selected for the course. Additionally, Indian students also have to provide all the necessary documents as part of the admission process. The University of California - Santa Cruz Campus tuition fee for BS Electrical Engineering is USD 45,337 (INR 4,351,899) for first year. Along with tuition fees, the students are also required to manage living expenses. The average University of California - Santa Cruz Campus cost of living for Indian students is USD 18,785 (INR 1,803,172).

Duration	4 years
Tuition & Fees	₹43.39 Lakh Get Fees details
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Course Level	UG Degree

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BS Electrical Engineering
at
UC Santa Cruz
Fees

Students can pursue University of California - Santa Cruz Campus BS Electrical Engineering at an affordable cost. The university tuition fees for the program is USD 45,337 (INR 4,351,899). Apart from tuition fees, students also manage additional costs such as Hostel & Meals, Transportation, Books and Supplies, Personal Expenses, etc. The total expense may vary at the university, depending on the additional charges levied by the University of California - Santa Cruz Campus.

International students have to make a budget to manage the cost of living, which is USD 18,785 (INR 1,803,172).

Students can check the table below for University of California - Santa Cruz Campus BS Electrical Engineering fee breakup:

1st year tuition fees

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Tuition & fees	INR 43,39,274

Other expenses in 1st Year

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Hostel & Meals	INR 17,97,941
Insurance	INR 2,79,669

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 USD = INR 95.71155 | Tuition & expenses were last updated on 24ᵗʰ October 2025

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BS Electrical Engineering
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UC Santa Cruz
Curriculum

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BS Electrical Engineering
at
UC Santa Cruz
Entry Requirements

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Students must have a 4 year degree or a masters degree in any discipline and 2 years of significant professional experience or student must have a 3 year bachelor degree in any discipline and 3 years of significant professional experience. Students must also be proficient in English
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IELTS

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Final High School Transcript
Proof of English Language proficiency
Proof of SAT scores
Personal Insight Questions
- Freshman applicants choose four out of eight questions to answer.
- Each response is limited to a maximum of 350 words.
For fall 2021 and 2022 ,UC Santa Cruz will no longer use standardized exam scores (SAT score) in the holistic review and selection process

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BS Electrical Engineering
at
UC Santa Cruz
Rankings

University Ranking

Rank	Rank Publisher
#64	USA Ranking QS, 2026
#88	National University US News & World Report, 2026
#181	University THE (Times Higher Education), 2026

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BS Electrical Engineering
at
UC Santa Cruz
Placements

Particulars	Statistics (2021)
Internship Available	Yes

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Tips: I have enjoyed my overall experience at the University of California, Santa Cruz. I have gained a lot of learning, experience, and maturity while studying here. The faculty and student body are very involved, which makes for a great learning environment. The library is well-equipped, and there is a constant buzz on campus because of the variety of clubs and societies. You will be able to get practical experience through some hands-on projects, which will help you after graduation. Finally, joining study groups and societies is a great way to form a network and gain a sense of community.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 2450

Prepping time for classes32 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 84450

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BS Electrical Engineering
at
UC Santa Cruz
Highlights

UCSC's four-year electrical engineering degree program provides a balance of engineering science and design
The curriculum is challenging, yet flexible enough to meet special interests and needs
Undergraduates have opportunities to assist faculty with research and publish papers in academic journals
The program emphasizes analysis and design, and electrical engineers apply their knowledge to an expanding array of technical, scientific, and mathematical questions

BS Electrical Engineering
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UC Santa Cruz

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