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What you need to apply 

Below are the items that you will need to make a complete application for graduate study at UC San Diego

  • Official transcripts or official copies of academic records from all post-secondary institutions attended.
  • Graduate Record Exam (GRE) scores. Check your department listing for test requirements. Some departments require the subject test as well. The UCSD Institution Code is 4836.
  • A minimum of three letters of recommendation. Most departments prefer online letters of recommendation. For the online letter of recommendation process, you must provide the email address of each recommender.
  • International applicants only: Official passing scores for the TOEFL or IELTS Academic Training exam to demonstrate proficiency in the English language. The UCSD Institution Code is 4836.

Please check the department admissions requirements for additional or different requirements than what are listed above.

 

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