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About UCM
University of California-Merced (UCM) — public non-profit university. It is located in California, United States. It is a young higher education institution, as it was opened in 2005. UCM is a part of University of California System.
The university is highly rated by the independent university ranking THE. It is in the top-310.
UCM does research in different fields of study and invites students to bachelor and master programs.
As in many other universities in the country, the academic calendar at UCM is divided into two semesters. But for convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. At UCM, tuition fees are equal for everyone — from 11,499 USD per year. The university has several financial aid programs that help students cover part of the cost of education. Check the university website for up-to-date information on tuition fees and available scholarships.
Academic calendarSemesters
Financial AidYes
BachelorLocal13,534USD/yearForeign43,280USD/year
Master11,499USD/year
Additional costs
Accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals and personal expenses are all things to consider before applying to university.
Room and boardon campus16,500USD/yearoff campus13,400USD/year
Other expenseson campus4,900USD/yearoff campus5,300USD/year
Enrollment in undergraduate programs is based on the results of entrance examinations. Also, your GPA must be at least 3.4. Before applying, you need to pass the IELTS or TOEFL exam. The minimum IELTS score is 6. The TOEFL score is not lower than 79. Applicants will need a subject exam — ACT or SAT.
GPA3.4
IELTS6
TOEFL iBT79
TOEFL PBT550
Master's degree at UCM
The academic performance of a student in an undergraduate program plays an important role in the selection of candidates. To confirm your level of English, you must pass IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum IELTS score for admission is 6.5. TOEFL — 80 or higher.
IELTS6.5
TOEFL iBT80
TOEFL PBT550
UCM campus
The campus of the educational institution is suburban. It combines the features of a rural and urban campus. Students live separately from the city and create a close-knit community. At the same time, they are not very far from the city and have access not only to urban entertainment, such as cinemas and restaurants, but also to outdoor activities. The university has a library, in the collection of which you will find not only textbooks and scientific works, but also works of the classics, modern literature and much more. Not only locals study at UCM, but also students from other countries. This is a unique opportunity to get in touch with the culture of other countries, meet representatives of different nationalities and make friends around the world.
Students are allowed to stay in the country for a year after graduation. To do this, you need to extend your student visa or apply for a job seeker visa. Look for more immigration options in our article.
