Requirements
Bachelor
International first-year applicants must be completing or have completed secondary school with a certificate that allows admission to a university in their home country. All applicants are evaluated through the same comprehensive review of the single UC application; UC San Diego does not consider SAT or ACT scores in its admission decision. English proficiency is required at UC San Diego's own minimum scores, which are higher than the UC systemwide floor, unless the applicant qualifies for an exemption.
Documents
- One UC application, with coursework and grades self-reported rather than uploaded
- Four personal insight question responses
- English proficiency test score (TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo English Test) at UC San Diego's own minimum, unless exempt
- Proof of secondary school completion or an expected completion certificate
- Official final academic records, requested only after an offer of admission
How to apply
- Create a UC application account and complete the application between 1 August and 30 November for fall entry.
- Self-report coursework and grades; pay the USD 95 application fee for each UC campus selected.
- Submit English proficiency scores directly from the testing agency so they arrive by the end of January.
- Wait for the admission decision, generally released by the end of March.
- If admitted, submit official final records and request the I-20 needed for an F-1 student visa application.
English test waiver
Transfer applicants who completed transferable English composition courses with a grade of B or higher may fulfill the requirement without a test. Freshman applicants must test unless they meet a UC systemwide exemption.