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UC Merced is surely a good option for international students mainly beacuse of a diverse range of excellent academic programs across its 11 professional schools and colleges. Notable programs include the film, television and digital media school which has produced countless successful alumni in the entertainment industry.

Here are the reasons why you should go for UC Merced:

Academics:  The University of California Merced offers a number of undergraduate and postgraduate programs to international students. The University of California Merced offer more than 60 undergraduate programs and 18 graduate programs to international students.

Location of the university - The Universit of California Los Angeels is in a location where arts & culture, technology industry and entertainment industry providing endless internship. International Students have access to beaches, outdoor activities, live music/performances and attractions which makes their make campus life more enjoyable. The location gives UC Merced students an additional mark to study at UC Merced. 

Ranking: University of California-Merced ranking is among the top universities in the world in the latest rankings. According to THE (Times Higher Education), University of California-Merced ranks at 301-350 in 2023 among University Rankings. University of California-Merced has been consistently ranking in the top universities in the world in THE (Times Higher Education) since the past few years.

Fees: The cost of attending UC Merced for Indian students can vary depending on several factors. Tuition fees for international students at UC Merced are typically higher than for US citizens. However, it is important that the tuition fee can change over time, and it is recommended to visit the official website to recheck the fees and accommodation. Indian students should also consider other costs such as housing, health insurance, meals and transportation attending UC Merced. 

Below are the UC Merced admission requirements for international students:

Undergraduate requirements:

• You must complete both year X and XII state board or CBSE examinations.

• Applicants must have marks above 70 annd no marks below 60 is accepted.

• Applicants must Report their subjects and marks on the International Exams page of the application, under the Test Scores tab (step 4 of 5).

• Applicants must Graduate from secondary school and earn a certificate of completion that allows you to attend a university in your country.

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Graduate requirements:

• A statement of academic purpose (SOP)

• Applicants must have a list of all their prior colleges or universities, accompanied by unofficial transcripts from each school. However, unofficial transcripts should be uploaded with the applicant's application.

• Three letters of recommendation, the university also  reserve the right to verify the authenticity of any and all letters of recommendation

• Applicants must submit their Resumes and CV 

• A USD 155 application fee for PG applicants

• A standardised test, although the graduate school does not have tests minimum for admission, individual departments may have minimum requirements. However, they need to give IELTS or TOEFL if the applicant is from a non-English speaking native country. However, there are other standardised examinations, such as GRE and GMAT, which are compulsory, however, might vary depending on the course the applicant chooses