About Business (MBA) at University of California, San Diego (UCSD)
The MBA is a graduate management degree for professionals with work experience, covering strategy, finance, marketing, operations and leadership, with strong recruiting from consulting, finance and technology.
At University of California, San Diego (UCSD) (QS World University Rankings 2026: #66) in San Diego, Business (MBA) is one of the subject areas international students choose most. UC San Diego sits on the Pacific coast in La Jolla and is part of the University of California system.
Degree levels for Business (MBA)
- MBA — typical length in the US: 2 years (full-time)
Program names, specialisations and exact length differ by department — check the official program page before applying.
Admission requirements for Business (MBA) at UC San Diego
- MBA: a bachelor’s degree, professional work experience, GMAT or GRE (or an accepted alternative where offered), essays, recommendations and an interview.
- English: TOEFL iBT around 80–100 or IELTS Academic 6.5–7.0 (requirements vary by program).
Fees and funding
University tuition (undergraduate, university-wide): Approx. $46,000 – $52,000 per year (non-resident undergraduate tuition and fees). Graduate and professional fees for Business (MBA) are set separately by the school. Limited merit scholarships for international undergraduates; graduate students can apply for teaching and research assistantships.
Careers and work after graduation
F-1 graduates can apply for up to 12 months of OPT. Some programs in this field are STEM-designated — check the program’s CIP code to see if the STEM OPT extension applies.
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