University of San Diego

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

Yes, the University of San Diego offers scholarship opportunities for international students such as Alcala, Trustee, and Presidential scholarships. 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.

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.

The University of San Diego application deadline vary as per the programme opted by the students. Also, the deadline for PG programs are subject to change.International students must contact the programme department to learn more. However, general application deadlines are highlighted below:

The University of San Diego application fee for international undergrad applicant is USD 55 (INR 4,856) which is non-refundable and must be paid in order to complete the application process. Apart from application fee, other requirements include submission of GRE/GMAT score for the required programs and international students should also submit the English language proficiency test score.

The University of San Diego application fee for international undergrad applicant is USD 55 (INR 4,856) which is non-refundable and must be paid in order to complete the application process. Apart from application fee, other requirements include submission of GRE/GMAT score for the required programs and international students should also submit the English language proficiency test score.

University of San Diego admissions deadline varies according to programme offered. But PG deadline is May 1, 2026 for international applicants. International students are required to submit other application materials such as transcripts, test scores and visa documents.

The University of San Diego admission criteria varies programme wise. Some programs may or may not require standardized testing. However, USD is test free for the undergraduate applicants. International students who wish to enrol in UG programs can apply through the Common App and graduate applicants can apply through the university official portal.

International undergrad students can apply to the University of San Diego through the Common App and submit required materials such as transcripts. However, USD test free policy does not make it mandatory to submit the SAT/ACT score. Applicants can still apply without the SAT. However, international students are required submit English language test proficiency score through IELTS, TOEFL, or Duolingo. 

According to alumni of USD, the university provides great housing facilities for freshmen students who want to live on-campus. First-year students of USD can live at Maher Hall and The Valley. Maher Hall is one of the most popular residence hall of the university. It has multiple room setups, common areas, study spaces, etc. at Maher Hall. On the other hand, The Valley consists of numerous multiple residential buildings as well as a gym, space for outdoor recreation, and a café.