Undergraduates
Are you a superior student looking for a premier education? UC San Diego is one of the world’s best research universities. Top-ranked faculty and students choose to make an impact at this dynamic campus.
Six undergraduate colleges, modeled after Oxford and Cambridge, offer friendly neighborhoods within the larger university. Make friends, learn, enjoy, network, grow, make an impact.
Explore the reasons top students choose UC San Diego:
- internationally respected academics
- interdisciplinary approach to learning
- involvement in campus communities
- ideal location
Details about freshman, transfer, and international admissions.
How to Apply
Before you apply…
- Take a look at course offerings in the UCSD General Catalog.
- Explore the available fields of study: majors in every academic division, and minors that intrigue or inspire to add to your experience.
- Discover what research can mean to your undergraduate studies.
Find out what you need to know…
- Review the Application and Admission Timeline.
- Questions? you and your family can talk with an Admissions Officer—walk-in hours, phone, or email contacts.
- Apply online between November 1 and 30 using the University of California application.
Finances & Financial Aid
Investing in your future takes a lot of planning. We can assist you in managing your education costs by helping you find financial aid in the form of grants, scholarships, work-study programs, loans, and jobs.
UC San Diego faculty, staff, students, and families are joining administrators in proactively addressing current economic issues. We are optimistic about the opportunities ahead, and UC San Diego continues to be a great value:
- 7th best value among public universities in the nation 1
- 5th nationally in salary earnings among public university graduates 2
1 Princeton Review
2 Payscale.com
3 US News & World Report, 2010
4 Washington Monthly’s College Guide, 2009
5 Shanghai Jiao Tong University / 2008 Rankings of World Universities
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Take a Tour
The best way to find out if the UC San Diego campus is the perfect fit for you is to visit us.
Planning to be in the San Diego area? Sign up for a campus tour – your College Ambassador guide will be a current student so you’ll get the best possible information as you walk around the heart of the campus.
Spend the day on campus:
Sit in on actual class sessions, explore arts performances, sports, music, and special events, and get an in-depth look at the campus and talk to students.
Be a Triton!
UC San Diego is getting ready to celebrate. Founded 50 years ago, we’re fulfilling our destiny as we prepare for the future. What role will the next graduating class of Tritons play? How will we influence your life?
If you’re an exceptional student, no matter where you live, we invite you to consider applying for a place in the 50th Anniversary Class of UC San Diego.
How will YOU change the world?
Highly Ranked!
- 7th best public university3
- 2nd best in the country for positive impact4
- 3rd best public university in the US5
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