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Undergraduate Admission for International Students
UC San Diego welcomes applications from international students who demonstrate superior academic potential and wish to pursue an education at an exceptional university.
You are considered an international student if you are neither a U.S citizen nor a U.S. permanent resident.
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Visit the University of California's website for international students
Questions? Email our UC San Diego international specialists at infointernational@ad.ucsd.edu
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- Internationally respected academics
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San Diego at a glance
Your community on campus
Our campus community of faculty, staff, and students is waiting to welcome you! Nearly 2,000 international students and 2,200 international scholars (faculty and researchers) come to UC San Diego from almost 90 different countries/regions. Get involved at the International Center to connect with other students students from the United States and from all around the world.
Join a club to learn a new skill, build connections, or create change. Community Centers celebrate diversity, and offer a home base to be comfortable, relax, make friends, or work for social justice.
International Center resources
The I-Center is your on-campus place for answers. Here are the most common questions from prospective students:
- How can I improve my English? Tips for English language fluency
- What are the costs? Check tuition costs
- Where can I live? Housing options in San Diego
- What is it like in San Diego? Get to know San Diego and enjoy the outdoors or cultural life
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Discover UC San Diego in our viewbook. Explore more publications, brochures, and videos for prospective UC San Diego students and their families.
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