Admissions Requirements
What You Need to Apply
As a prospective UC San Diego graduate student, you will need to upload academic records/transcripts and a statement of purpose. Prospective students will also need to provide contact information of recommenders. Some programs may require GRE examination scores. Prospective students should check program-specific requirements here. Official transcripts & WES evaluations are not required until you are offered admission by UC San Diego.
Successful applicants must hold a bachelor's degree or the equivalent from an accredited institution in the United States or from a recognized university-level academic institution abroad and at least a B average (3.0 GPA) or its equivalent by the time they enroll. Some exceptional applicants with lower GPAs may be recommended for admission.
Contact your department of interest for more information. Application requirements may vary by department.
Examination Requirements
Graduate applicants may be required to submit GRE scores for some departments. Some programs require additional tests or other alternatives.
Records & Transcripts
For application review purposes, we require copies of transcripts for all institutions attended after high school graduation.
International Students
Are you an international student? Find information specifically regarding international admissions, such as English language proficiency and exam requirements here.
Proposition 209 Compliance
In accordance with applicable Federal and State law and University policy, the University of California does not discriminate, or grant preferences, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and/or other protected categories. All programs and initiatives coordinated by the University of California Division of Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs are designed and implemented in full compliance with Proposition 209 and the University of California Anti-Discrimination Policy.
More information about Proposition 209 can be found here.
More information about the University of California Anti-Discrimination Policy can be found here.