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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.
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.
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.
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.
