International Students

UCSD is one of the finest universities in the world and we draw students from across California and around the globe. Within the Jacobs School of Engineering, approximately 45% of our Ph.D. students, 25% of our M.S. students, and 5% of our undergraduate students are international students.

UCSD welcomes qualified international students to apply for our academic programs. Admission is extremely competitive, and priority is given to California residents. English is the language of instruction at the University, and all of our departments have minimum English-language proficiency requirements. Learn More