University of California (Riverside Campus)

The University of California Riverside cost for an MBA programme is around USD 22,200 (for 3 quarter). Admissions team at UCR carefully evaluates the applications for MBA course in a holistic manner, awarding a generous level of merit-based scholarships.

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To get into UCR, the applicants need the following things:

Undergraduate Students

• High School GPA
• English language proficiency tests
• High school coursework: Students must earn a grade of C or better in all college preparatory courses
• Social security number (if applicants have one)
• Citizenship status
• Credit card (or check)
• Statewide student id (optional)

Graduate Students

• Academic records
• GMAT / GRE (as required)
• English language proficiency score
• 3 letters of recommendation
• Statement of Purpose or Personal Statement
• Relevant experience (if applicable)

While the Graduate Council of the University of California, Riverside campus has temporarily waived off the GRE requirements for 2024-25 application cycles, some of the programs may still need the GRE score. It is advised to check the individual graduate requirements to know about the GRE requirements. Some of the programs for which GRE General exams are accepted include MBA, MFin, MPAc, MS in Business Analytics, or PhD programs.

Yes, UCR does offer scholarships to international students. Achievement Scholarship is offered to the University of California Riverside undergraduate students. The students will be automatically considered for this scholarship with their acceptance to UCR. First-year students can receive up to USD 54,000 (Around INR 45 lakh) up to four years.

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The University of California, Riverside campus tuition fees for international students can be checked from the table given below:

Cost of Living: The estimated cost for undergraduates enrolling at UC Riverside in 2023-24 is given below:

(Note: The above-given currency conversion rate is as per 1 USD = INR 83.12)

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Inernational students must meet the minimum eligibility to get into the University of California Riverside. International students should check the minimum admission requirements before applying to UC Riverside. The general admission requirements for international students are:

• Online application form
• SAT/ACT
• English language proficiency
• Letter of Recommendation
• Official transcripts from all previously attended institutions
• Essay
• GRE/GMAT

Yes, the University of California Riverside is nationally accredited. All UC Riverside schools, colleges, and departments and programs are accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). Besides the national accreditation some professional courses have their individual accreditations from top accrediting agencies. For example, the business school of the UC Riverside is accredited by AACSB. 

Yes, the University of California Riverside provides merit scholarships to students. Merit-based aid, also called non-need-based aid, is awarded for a specific talent or academic achievement. The average non-need-based scholarship or grant awarded to first-year students at the University of California, Riverside - excluding any athletic scholarships, if applicable - was USD 6,301.

Yes, the University of California Riverside have many scholarships for international students. International students get UC Riverside scholarships based on merit. Students are considered for some scholarships automatically when they apply to UC Riverside. If you are an incoming freshman, you are automatically considered for these scholarships when you submit your UCR application: Regents Scholarship (USD 10,000 renewable for up to four years).