Guide to Applying for International Applicants

and Students with International Records

D I F F E R E N T B Y

The University of California, Santa Cruz is a world renowned research university south of San Francisco adjacent to Silicon Valley. Study on the Pacific coast, with the global headquarters of high technology, innovation and social media just a short distance away.

4.0 OR HIGHER GPA: 50.3%3.5 TO 3.99 GPA: 42.6%

Admitted freshmen fall 2019 profile

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ACT SAT

27 or higher: 65.6% 1400 or higher: 29.9%

22-26: 25.7% 1100-1399: 64.6%

21 or lower: 8.7% 1099 or lower: 5.5%

Comp.*: 28.3 Total*: 1319.2

Engl. w/Writing*: 24.5 Reading/Writing*: 643.8

Reading*: 29.1 Math*: 682.9

Math*: 27.8 Essay*: 16

3.49 OR LOWER GPA: 7.1% MEAN GPA: 3.94

Scholarships

UC Santa Cruz’s Undergraduate Dean’s Scholarships and Awards range from $12,000 to $40,000, split over four years and applied to non-resident tuition.

These scholarships and awards are only available to admitted non-resident students, based mostly on their academic achievement as determined by the UC Application. No separate application is required.

Estimated Total Yearly Investment for International Students, 2019-20:

$67,170 $63,609On campus Off campus

Top Ranked Public University

Recently ranked among the top 30 universities in the U.S. for undergraduate teaching (U.S. News & World Report), and also among the top 15 universities in the world for research impact (Times Higher Education). We were the only public research university in this space when you combine these two rankings, alongside Stanford, Princeton, and Carnegie Mellon.

Testing Requirements for International Applicants

Students must complete either the SAT with Essay or ACT Plus Writing test no later than December of the year of application submission.

English Proficiency Requirement - If an applicant attends a school in a country

where English is not the official language of instruction or if English is not the primary language of instruction (i.e., a bilingual school), applicants will need to show proficiency in English. To be admitted, the minimum IELTS score is 6.5 and minimum TOEFL is 80. For more information please see: admissions.ucsc.edu/apply/international-students/english-proficiency.html

Scholarships

UC Santa Cruz’s Undergraduate Dean’s Scholarships and Awards range from $12,000 to $40,000, split over four years and applied to non-resident tuition.

Award-winning Campus

UC Santa Cruz is one of the world’s most spectacular university campuses, with wide ocean views, footpaths and bridges through forests of giant redwood trees. The campus is divided into 10 residential colleges, each with its own academic advisers and faculty provosts.

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Academic Preparation for International Applicants

The process of international freshman applicants to UC Santa Cruz reflects the rigor and preparation needed to succeed within the University of California system. UC Santa Cruz uses a holistic approach in selecting freshmen for admission. Each applicant is thoroughly reviewed to determine the full spectrum of their academic and personal achievements. Experienced admissions readers with expertise in curricula and educational systems from around the world conduct an in-depth review. To be considered for admission to UC Santa Cruz as a freshman, international applicants must meet the following:

Students must be in the final year of high school or have received a high school diploma or equivalent credential. The diploma or equivalent credential must be one that will allow you to enter a university in that country’s educational system or a U.S. university.

Students must complete a well-rounded college-preparatory program represented by the 15 academic courses below (often referred to as ‘a-g’ courses) to be eligible for admission to the University of California. International applicants should have a 3.4 GPA or better, weighted by a maximum of 8 semesters of honors points.

A-G Courses

· 2 years of history/social science· 4 years of English composition and literature

(or the language in which you are instructed)· 3 years of math including geometry and

advanced algebra· 2 years of laboratory science· 2 years of a second language· 1 year of visual and performing arts (if available)· 1 additional course

*note: qualifying courses taken during 7th-8th grade will count for some requirements

*Please note applicants to computer engineering and computer science majors are highly encouraged to have a strong background in advanced high school mathematics. They must also select computer engineering and computer science as their first choice on the UC Application. A student who is not selected for computer engineering or computer science majors may be reviewed for admission to an alternate major only if one was selected at the time of application.

INDIA You must complete both year X and XII state board or CBSE examinations, with average marks above 70 and no mark lower than 60.

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATEIf you are completing your IB diploma or taking some IB courses, make sure to report your IB status in your application. Follow the instructions in the application for reporting IB coursework and examinations. We are typically seeking marks of 5 and above.

13-YEAR EDUCATIONAL SYSTEMSYou must complete all 13 years before entering the University of California. You must graduate from secondary school, earning a certificate of completion that enables you to attend a university in your country.

BRITISH SYSTEM ( INCLUDING SINGAPORE)You must complete at least 5 IGCSE/GCSE/GCE O Levels, and at least 3 GCE A Levels to be considered for admission.

G U I D E T O A P P LY I N G F O R I N T E R N A T I O N A L A P P L I C A N T S

Deadline to Submit ApplicationNovember 30

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