Public university · United States
University of California-San Diego
Also known as UCSD UC San DiegoLa Jolla, California · In a city
✓ On the US government's College ScorecardTop research university (R1)The numbers
Tuition and fees, per year$54,939About ₹52.2 lakh. Out-of-state rate, which Indian students usually pay. Living costs are extra.
Applicants admitted27%
Students44,24934,948 bachelor's · 9,301 graduate
International students11.1%Share of bachelor's students from outside the US
Finish their degree86%Of full-time first-year students, within six years
Figures from the US government's College Scorecard, files updated 15/10/2026. Rupees at the RBI rate of 16/10/2026. Some universities charge international students more. Check the fee on the official site before you plan.
For Indian students
Checked on the university's own website on 19/10/2026. Tap Source to see each fact.
Bachelor's, international students, 2026-27$86,553 a year, all inAbout ₹82.2 lakh. Tuition $57,369; the rest is housing, food and other costs.Source ↗
What this includes
Tuition = UC tuition & fees $15,588 + campus fees $2,511 + Non-CA Supplemental Tuition $39,270 (sum derived; excludes $3,195 health fee and $225 one-time fee). Total $86,553 = stated non-CA on-campus COA, 2026 cohort.Master's tuition, 2026-27$31,320 a yearAbout ₹29.8 lakh.Source ↗
What this includes
Standard graduate: UC tuition & fees $15,066 + campus fees $1,152 + NRST $15,102 (sum derived; excludes $6,660 health fee). Stated non-CA on-campus COA $76,329. Self-supporting programs differ.English testTOEFL 83 · IELTS 7.0 · Duolingo 115Minimums. TOEFL 83 for tests before Jan 2026, 4.5 on new scale. IELTS Academic 7.Source ↗
SAT or ACTUC San Diego does not consider SAT or ACT scores in admission decisions.Source ↗
Bachelor's deadlinesSingle UC round (no early option): submit 1 Oct-30 Nov 2026.Source ↗
Money help for international studentsInternational undergraduates are not eligible for federal or state aid; UCSD points them to outside scholarships and private loans.Source ↗
Costs and rules change each year and differ by course. Always check the official page before you apply. Rupees at the RBI rate of 16/10/2026. Their page for international applicants ↗
Subjects it teaches
Subjects in which it awarded degrees in recent years, by official US subject group. The exact course names are on its website.
Bachelor's · 72 subjects
- Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering
- Anthropology
- Applied Mathematics
- Area Studies
- Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology
- Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
- Biological/Biosystems Engineering
- Biology, General
- Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology
- Biomedical/Medical Engineering
- Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences
- Chemical Engineering
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- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology
- Cognitive Science
- Communication and Media Studies
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Dance
- Design and Applied Arts
- Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
- Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology
- Economics
- Education, General
- Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering
- Engineering Physics
- Engineering Science
- Engineering, Other
- English Language and Literature, General
- English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
- Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
- Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies
- Fine and Studio Arts
- Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences
- History
- Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services
- International Relations and National Security Studies
- International/Globalization Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
- Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services
- Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
- Mathematics
- Mathematics and Computer Science
- Mechanical Engineering
- Microbiological Sciences and Immunology
- Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Music
- Natural Resources Conservation and Research
- Neurobiology and Neurosciences
- Philosophy
- Physical Sciences, Other
- Physics
- Political Science and Government
- Psychology, General
- Psychology, Other
- Public Health
- Real Estate Development
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Research and Experimental Psychology
- Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- Social Sciences, Other
- Sociology
- Statistics
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
- Urban Studies/Affairs
- Visual and Performing Arts, General
- Visual and Performing Arts, Other
- Zoology/Animal Biology
Master's · 61 subjects
- Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering
- Anthropology
- Applied Mathematics
- Area Studies
- Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
- Biology, General
- Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology
- Biomedical/Medical Engineering
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
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- Civil Engineering
- Cognitive Science
- Communication and Media Studies
- Computational Science
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management
- Data Science
- Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
- Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology
- Economics
- Education, General
- Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering
- Engineering Physics
- Engineering Science
- Engineering, Other
- English Language and Literature, General
- English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
- Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies
- Finance and Financial Management Services
- Fine and Studio Arts
- Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences
- Health and Medical Administrative Services
- History
- International Relations and National Security Studies
- Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies
- Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services
- Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
- Materials Engineering
- Materials Sciences
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies
- Music
- Neurobiology and Neurosciences
- Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences
- Political Science and Government
- Psychology, General
- Public Health
- Public Policy Analysis
- Research and Experimental Psychology
- Sociology
- Statistics
- Systems Engineering
- Visual and Performing Arts, General
PhD and professional · 59 subjects
- Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering
- Anthropology
- Applied Mathematics
- Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
- Biology, General
- Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology
- Biomedical/Medical Engineering
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
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- Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology
- Cognitive Science
- Communication and Media Studies
- Communication Disorders Sciences and Services
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Data Science
- Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
- Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology
- Economics
- Education, General
- Education, Other
- Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering
- Engineering Physics
- Engineering Science
- Engineering, Other
- English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
- Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies
- Fine and Studio Arts
- Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences
- History
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
- Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services
- Literature
- Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
- Materials Engineering
- Materials Sciences
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medicine
- Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
- Music
- Neurobiology and Neurosciences
- Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration
- Philosophy
- Physical Sciences, Other
- Physics
- Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences
- Political Science and Government
- Psychology, General
- Psychology, Other
- Public Health
- Research and Experimental Psychology
- Sociology
- Systems Engineering
- Visual and Performing Arts, General
- Visual and Performing Arts, Other
Applying from India
For a bachelor's degreeApply to the college directly, often through the Common App. Check its own page for tests, English scores, essays and deadlines.Study abroad stage
For a master's degreeApply to the department on the university's own site. Check which Indian degrees, marks and tests the course asks for.Master's abroad guide
The full costTuition plus living, health insurance and travel. The university sends the visa form (I-20) only once you show you can pay.US cost in rupeesScholarships
Check before you pay anyoneYou can apply yourself, without an agent. Agents who say they are “free” are usually paid by the university.How free agents get paid
Source: US Department of Education, College Scorecard (ID 110680), checked 19/10/2026. Public US government data.
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