California

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. 

Yes, the University of San Diego offers scholarship opportunities for international students such as Alcala, Trustee, and Presidential scholarships. The scholarships are awarded based on student’s academic performance and community involvement. Scholarships usually range from USD 18,000 TO USD 28,000 (INR 15,03,564 to INR 23,38,877). However, only freshman applicants are eligible for merit scholarships. Also, students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.00 and full time status (12-18 units each semester) to be eligible for scholarships.

The University of San Diego admission requirements for international students may differ programme wise. However, general requirements are:

•  Submission of application through Common App for UG applicants and online application for PG applicants.
•  Meet programme specific requirements
•  Submission of required transcripts
•  An Essay
•  Academic Letter of Recommendation
•  Submit the English language test score through IELTS, TOEFL, or Duolingo

The GPA requirement at the University of San Diego differs program-wise. However, the general required GPA at the university is 2.75 or higher. USD considers a student’s GPA to be a very important factor in admission consideration. Other requirements include university or high school transcripts and English language proficiency score. However, University of San Diego is test free for undergraduate applicants.

In order to secure an admission, all overseas applicants must fulfill certain University of California Santa Barbara admission requirements listed below:

Undergraduate Requirements:

• Official secondary school transcripts;
• Minimum high school GPA of 3.0;
• Proof of English language proficiency; and
• SAT/ACT scores (not mandatory).

Graduate Requirements:

• Four-year bachelor’s degree (or equivalent);
• Proof of English language proficiency;
• Minimum GPA of 3.4 on a 4.0 scale;
• GRE/GMAT scores;
• Resume/CV;
• Letter of recommendations (LOR); and
• Other course-specific requirements.

International students must submit the University of San Francisco application fee of USD 55 (INR 4K) at the end of the application. Before that, the students must fulfill the eligibility criteria such as Standardized test scores, English language proficiency, prior experience, and more. The requirements may vary as per the course chosen. The application fee is non-refundable and is considered the last confirmation before applying via the common app or coalition.

The University of San Francisco accepts international students from all over the globe. As per the official data, a total of 9% of international students are currently enrolled in a wide range of programs at the university. According to USFCA enrollment, over 9,000 students enrolled in UG and PG programs. Out of the total, over 6,000 were undergraduates and more than 3,000 were graduates. In undergraduate programs, around 626 students were international. Students can check the enrollment statistics below:

The University of San Francisco expects a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.65 on a scale of 4. The GPA showcases the overall academic performance of the students. The high weightage of GPA during admission indicates the student must aim high score to increase the admission probability. Along with the GPA, students must submit standardized test scores, English language proficiency test scores, and participation in extracurricular activities. However, the university provides a test option, but the student must try to grab the attention as much as possible.