University of California (Riverside Campus)

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.

Also Read: Scholarships to Study in USA for International Students 

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)

Also Read: Cost of Living in USA for International Students

The University of California Riverside is somewhat selective with an acceptance rate of 70.5% as of Fall 2023. So, to take admission to UC Riverside, the applicants must have a strong academic record and meet all the entry requirements. The general admission requirements for this university are given below:

• Undergraduate: The applicants are required to have a high school qualification. Do aim to achieve the GPA requirements such as 3.4 is the minimum GPA requirement
• Graduate: For graduate courses, the applicants are required to have an undergraduate degree

The tuition fee for international students at the UC Riverside will depend on the type of course and level of study. Also, tuition fee for international students and domestic students may vary since the University of California Riverside is a public university. The average tuition fee for international students at UC Riverside is given below. 

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

Students from India applying for undergraduate programs can use the common application form made for all the universities under the University of California system. And, for the postgraduate programs, international students can use the university's own aplication portal to apply to as many courses as they wish. However, Indian students should check the minimum admission requirements before applying to the University of California Riverside. 

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. 

The University of California Riverside offers more than 80 undergraduate and over 50 graduate programs. As per the US News and World Report most popular programs at UC Riverside are; Social Sciences, Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Business, Management & Marketing, Psychology, Engineering; Visual and Performing Arts; Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services; Mathematics and Statistics; Education; and English Language and Literature/Letters.