We at the International Center welcome your interest in the University of California, San Diego. The International Center will provide all newly admitted international students with orientation information and assistance in order to help them prepare for the beginning of the academic program. In the meantime, we hope the following pre-arrival information will be helpful.

Admissions

The following web sites will provide information for undergraduate and graduate students on admissions procedures and deadlines. Prospective graduate students may obtain specific program information and application forms from the department at which they wish to study.

Click on the following for information on:

• University of California Admissions (including international)
• UCSD Undergraduate Admissions
• UCSD Graduate Admissions
• UC Education Abroad Program (EAP) Reciprocal Exchange

For information about the English language program at UCSD, please contact the English Language Institute at UCSD Extension.

Finances

It is important to understand the financial realities of living and studying in San Diego in order to avoid difficulties after arrival. Please review the budget estimates for all education costs: registration fees, non-resident tuition, room and board, books and supplies, transportation, personal expenses, and health care insurance fee (or health care allowance). Depending on individual desires, more funds may be needed. Please note that La Jolla is one of the most expensive areas in the United States to live.

International students admitted to UCSD and planning to obtain either an F-1 or J-1 visa, will be sent a Confidential Financial Statement from either the Undergraduate or Graduate Student Admissions Office. This form will indicate the student's source and amount of financial support from his/her country or other sources. The American consulate or embassy will not grant a student visa unless the student can provide substantial proof of adequate funding for studying in the USA.