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About UCSF

University of California-San Francisco (UCSF) — public non-profit university. It is located in San Francisco, United States. UCSF is working closely with University of California System..

The university is among the top-1160 best institutions in the word, according to QS International Ranking.

At UCSF, you can get a master and doctorate degree in different fields of study.

LocationSan Francisco, United States
Establishment year1868
Students3,079
International students125
Acceptance rate76%

Place in ratings

Rating QS2021#1155
By subject
SubjectPlace in QS 2023
Life Sciences & Medicine8
Anatomy & Physiology47
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UCSF tuition fees

The academic calendar at UCSF is divided into quarters, however, for convenience tuition fees are calculated per year. At UCSF, tuition fees are equal for everyone — from 11,439 USD per year. The educational institution helps with tuition fees through financial support programs. They are available to local and international students. The cost of education and the availability of scholarships can be checked on the official website.

When choosing an educational institution, it is important to be aware of additional costs: accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals and personal expenses.

Academic calendarQuarters
Financial AidYes
BachelorForeign41,439USD/year
Master11,439USD/year
Doctorate11,439USD/year

Study programs at UCSF

Medicine
Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist
Study degreeMSc
Study formFull-time
Duration12 months
ExamsGPA, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Medicine
Exam scoresGPA — 3.0, IELTS — 7.0, TOEFL iBT — 92
Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Study degreeMSc
Study formFull-time
Duration12 months
ExamsGPA, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Medicine
Exam scoresGPA — 3.0, IELTS — 7.0, TOEFL iBT — 92
Global Health
Study degreeMSc
Study formFull-time
Duration12 months
ExamsGPA, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Medicine
Exam scoresGPA — 3.0, IELTS — 7.0, TOEFL PBT — 550, TOEFL iBT — 80
Nursing - Accelerated
Study formFull-time
Duration12 months
ExamsGPA, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Medicine
Exam scoresGPA — 3.0, IELTS — 7.0, TOEFL iBT — 92
Translational Medicine
Study formFull-time
Duration12 months
ExamsGPA, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Medicine
Exam scoresGPA — 3.0, IELTS — 7.0, TOEFL iBT — 92
Other programs
Social Sciences & Management
Medical Anthropology
Study degreePhD
Study formFull-time
Duration36 months
ExamsGPA, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Medicine
Exam scoresGPA — 3.0, IELTS — 7.0, TOEFL PBT — 550, TOEFL iBT — 80
Sociology
Study degreePhD
Study formFull-time
Duration72 months
ExamsGPA, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Medicine
Exam scoresGPA — 3.0, IELTS — 7.0, TOEFL iBT — 92
Humanities
History of Health Sciences
Study degreePhD
Study formFull-time
Duration60 months
ExamsGPA, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Humanities
Medicine
Exam scoresGPA — 3.0, IELTS — 7.0, TOEFL PBT — 550, TOEFL iBT — 80
Medicine
Dentistry
Study formFull-time
Duration48 months
ExamsGPA, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Medicine
Exam scoresGPA — 3.6, IELTS — 7.0, TOEFL PBT — 550, TOEFL iBT — 80
Dentistry (DDS-PhD)
Study degreePhD
Study formFull-time
Duration48 months
ExamsGPA, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Medicine
Exam scoresGPA — 3.6, IELTS — 7.0, TOEFL PBT — 550, TOEFL iBT — 80
Epidemiology and Translational Science
Study degreePhD
Study formFull-time
Duration36 months
ExamsGPA, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Medicine
Exam scoresGPA — 3.0, IELTS — 7.0, TOEFL PBT — 570, TOEFL iBT — 80
History of Health Sciences
Study degreePhD
Study formFull-time
Duration60 months
ExamsGPA, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Humanities
Medicine
Exam scoresGPA — 3.0, IELTS — 7.0, TOEFL PBT — 550, TOEFL iBT — 80
Medical Anthropology
Study degreePhD
Study formFull-time
Duration36 months
ExamsGPA, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Medicine
Exam scoresGPA — 3.0, IELTS — 7.0, TOEFL PBT — 550, TOEFL iBT — 80
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Computer Science & IT
Biological and Medical Informatics - Bioinformatics
Study degreePhD
Study formFull-time
Duration60 months
ExamsGPA, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Computer Science & IT
Exam scoresGPA — 3.0, IELTS — 7.0, TOEFL PBT — 550, TOEFL iBT — 80
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Bioengineering
Study degreePhD
Study formFull-time
Duration60 months
ExamsIELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Exam scoresIELTS — 7.0, TOEFL PBT — 570, TOEFL iBT — 90
Biological and Medical Informatics - Bioinformatics
Study degreePhD
Study formFull-time
Duration60 months
ExamsGPA, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Computer Science & IT
Exam scoresGPA — 3.0, IELTS — 7.0, TOEFL PBT — 550, TOEFL iBT — 80
Chemistry and Chemical Biology
Study degreePhD
Study formFull-time
Duration59 months
ExamsGPA, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Exam scoresGPA — 3.0, IELTS — 7.0, TOEFL PBT — 550, TOEFL iBT — 80
Developmental and Stem Cell Biology
Study degreePhD
Study formFull-time
Duration60 months
ExamsGPA, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Exam scoresGPA — 3.2, IELTS — 7.0, TOEFL PBT — 550, TOEFL iBT — 80
Epidemiology and Translational Science
Study degreePhD
Study formFull-time
Duration36 months
ExamsGPA, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Medicine
Exam scoresGPA — 3.0, IELTS — 7.0, TOEFL PBT — 570, TOEFL iBT — 80
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Engineering & Technology
Bioengineering
Study degreePhD
Study formFull-time
Duration60 months
ExamsIELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Exam scoresIELTS — 7.0, TOEFL PBT — 570, TOEFL iBT — 90
Other
Biomedical Sciences
Study degreePhD
Study formFull-time
Duration66 months
ExamsGPA, IELTS, TOEFL
Exam scoresGPA — 3.0, IELTS — 7.0, TOEFL PBT — 550, TOEFL iBT — 80
Biophysics
Study degreePhD
Study formFull-time
Duration60 months
ExamsGPA, IELTS, TOEFL
Exam scoresGPA — 3.0, IELTS — 7.0, TOEFL PBT — 550, TOEFL iBT — 80
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Bachelor degree at UCSF

Students are accepted to bachelor's programs at UCSF based on the results of entrance exams.

Master's degree at UCSF

When considering candidates for master's programs, the admission committee of the university pays attention to the student's academic performance during the undergraduate program. In order to enroll at UCSF for a master's program, you will have to confirm knowledge of the English language. You can do this by passing the exam — IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum IELTS score for admission is 7. TOEFL — 80 or higher.

IELTS7
TOEFL iBT80
TOEFL PBT550

Doctorate degree at UCSF

If you decide to pursue a career in science and enroll in a doctoral program, you must pass the language exam — IELTS or TOEFL. For enrollment, you need to pass TOEFL with 80 points. The minimum score for IELTS is 7.

IELTS7
TOEFL iBT80
TOEFL PBT550

UCSF campus

The campus of the educational institution is located in San Francisco. This opens up all the delights of life in a big city for students: a rich infrastructure, a large selection of entertainment, convenient transport, as well as more opportunities for internships or part-time jobs. However, for some students, such an abundance of opportunities can be distracting. Students have access to the extensive scientific library of the university. The collection of scientific papers helps them in conducting research. Not only locals study at UCSF, but also students from other countries. The variety of cultures represented broadens the horizons of students and fills student life with all sorts of activities, the purpose of which is cultural exchange.

Campus TypeUrban
LibraryYes
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What to do after graduation

To stay in the country for another year after graduation, you need to renew your student visa or apply for a job seeker visa. You can find other options for immigration in our article.

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