University of California, San Diego

Overview

The University of California, San Diego (UC San Diego or UCSD) is a public research university in La Jolla, California, and a campus of the University of California.

History

UC San Diego was founded in 1960, with the earlier Scripps Institution of Oceanography serving as an important academic foundation.

UC San Diego states that it was founded in 1960; Scripps Institution of Oceanography is an older predecessor component.

Programs

Programs span arts and humanities, biological sciences, data science, engineering, physical sciences, social sciences, management, medicine, pharmacy, public health and oceanography.

Tuition

Tuition and mandatory fees depend on the program, study level, residency or citizenship status, and academic year. Applicants should use the university’s official current tuition or cost-of-attendance page for the exact amount.

Admission

Admission requirements vary by program and applicant category. Applicants should check the university’s official admissions pages for prerequisites, language requirements, documents and current deadlines.