Highlights
Tuition fee
8490 USD / full
8490 USD / full
8490 USD / full
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Tuition fee
8490 USD / full
8490 USD / full
8490 USD / full
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Duration
3 months
Duration
3 months
Apply date
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Start date
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Campus location
San Diego, United States
Campus location
San Diego, United States
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

If you are a high-achieving university student or professional who would like to take a full-time schedule of credit-bearing classes at UC San Diego or UC San Diego Extension while studying alongside American university students, the University and Professional Studies program from University of California, San Diego might be right for you. 

Overview

With University and Professional Studies program from University of California, San Diego, it is possible to study at the Bachelor’s and Master’s levels, across nearly all the departments at UC San Diego.

Available tracks

  • In fall, winter, and spring quarters, you can take a full-time program (12-units) consisting of UC San Diego and/or UC San Diego Extension courses for university credit. 
  • With UPS, it is possible to study at the Bachelor’s and Master’s levels, across nearly all the departments at UC San Diego.
  • In fall, winter, and spring quarters, you can take a full-time program (12 units) consisting of UC San Diego and/or UC San Diego Extension courses for university credit. 

Programme Structure

The following are examples of some of the subjects that previous University and Professional Studies students have studied:
  • Academic Writing
  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Anthropology
  • Bioengineering
  • Biology
  • Business

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 3 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English
TOEFL® IBT
79
PTE Academic
58
IELTS
6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • San Diego, United States

What students do after studying

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL® IBT
79
PTE Academic
58
IELTS
6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

  • Age: 18+
  • A copy of transcripts in English for the two most recent years of academic studies. Transcripts must clearly indicate excellent academic achievement – top 10% in his/her school.
  • UPS Course List Form of 12-15 courses per quarter, organized by quarter, that you would like to take at UC San Diego or UC San Diego Extension. Students must use the UPS Course List Form to submit their selections.
  • A one-page statement explaining your reasons for choosing UC San Diego for your study abroad experience.
  • All enrolled students are required to complete an online pre-arrival orientation before starting the UPS Program.
  • Once admitted into the program, students must maintain above-average final grades in all coursework (“B” or better).
  • Application Fee: $200 (nonrefundable)

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
  • International

    Non-residents
    8490 USD / full
    8490 USD / full
  • Out-of-State
    8490 USD / full
    8490 USD / full
  • Domestic

    In-State
    8490 USD / full
    8490 USD / full

Living costs

San Diego

United States
1400 - 2455 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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