University Of California [UCSD], San Diego Review by Students & Alumni & Ranking

University of California Reviews and Ratings: Student Reviews, Campus Reviews, Faculty Reviews

San Diego, CaliforniaLocation
UniversitySchool type
Estd1960established year
33935enrollment
Public
7.3/10

College Rating

Based on 7 Students Rating

7.3 out of 10
8.9/10Academic
8.1/10Accommodation
8.1/10Faculty
8.4/10Infrastructure
7.3/10Placement
6.3/10Social Life
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What students say about University of California


Likes

  • They place a lot of emphasis on the latest research papers and discoveries, and every professor is well-versed in the material.
  • I think there are a lot of job opportunities for many levels, including entry-level or experienced positions, that are available to undergraduate and graduate students.
  • The library, which looks like a UFO, is one of the best in the world.
  • I live off-campus. The University of California, San Diego provides a free bus pass for commuters.
  • Faculty student ratio for my program is 1:90. Most of the professors are experts in their respective areas and excellent at teaching, although there are some exceptions.
  • Location - San Diego has the best weather.\nCourse Curriculum - Well-structured with a lot of electives.\nJob opportunities in California - a tech hub.\nRanking of universities on various websites.\nAlumni database.
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7 Reviews Found


YS
7.0 /10
  • Dislikes:
  • Limited recruitment straight from uni beyond a few stem courses, old dorms are poorly designed

I chose this university bcz of it's location and program strength - it is top 15 in the US for CS and top 10 for data science. I chose this program because of its utility, high earning potential + capacity to get into business later. As mentioned, what I liked previously.

academic: 9/10
faculty: 6/10
infrastructure: 7/10
accomodation: 8/10
placement: 5/10
extracurricular: 7/10

  • Dislikes:
  • Stressful and fast paced is an understatement. You basically have zero free time in the school year, and it feels like there’s exam after exam. Two weeks go by after the quarter starts, then you have a midterm, then another 2 weeks another midterm, and then 3 weeks and final, and repeat.

SoP was mainly about what got me interested in the field of VLSI Design and how I took steps to develop my understanding of the subject further. The primary factors were the great reputation and moderate prestige associated with the program. Second was the location of being in California, and picturesque San Diego.

academic: 8/10
faculty: 9/10
infrastructure: 9/10
accomodation: 10/10
placement: 7/10

M
7.8 /10

I believe I had a good experience at my university. The college had great study programs and lab facilities. The other facilities including dining and sports facilities were enriching and created a wholesome experience for my stay here. Other than high living cost and tough job conditions, everything was very accessible and enjoyable. I would recommend this university for students genuinely interested in learning and growing.

academic: 10/10
faculty: 10/10
infrastructure: 10/10
accomodation: 9/10
placement: 8/10

  • Dislikes:
  • Some limitations of joining UCSD include high tuition fees and living costs. The academic environment for masters may feel highly competitive and demanding. The on-campus housing options are getting more limited with a large student population coming in.,
  • With larger class sizes, it may be challenging to build close personal connections with peers and professors. Some students find the campus to be too isolated from the rest of San Diego and lacking in social activities compared to other California universities (I do feel that the beaches are great though!).

I have really enjoyed the research opportunities at UCSD along with the funding that I get thanks to it being a public school. Because of this I will be able to complete my MS in less than 4 lakh INR. The courses were also very engaging and I really appreciate the flexibility in curriculum which made this an enjoyable experience. Placement support could have been better and maybe more affordable food and housing options nearby would be welcomed.

academic: 9/10
faculty: 9/10
infrastructure: 10/10
accomodation: 7/10
placement: 6/10

"Location - san diego has the best weather Course Curriculum - structured well with lot of electives Job opportunities in California - tech hub Ranking of universities on various websites Alumni database "

academic: 8/10
faculty: 8/10
infrastructure: 9/10
accomodation: 8/10
placement: 6/10

I liked the environment - both physically and academically. Research opportunities here are abundant. Faculty and staff are phenomenal and friendly, yet professional; more so, the has a good reputation in terms of STEM majors which made me choose UCSD.

academic: 8/10
faculty: 8/10
infrastructure: 6/10
accomodation: 7/10
placement: 9/10
extracurricular: 4/10

M
8.5 /10

It is a reputable STEM school that also specializes in healthcare. It also provides lots of opportunities for my academic career. It is also close to home so it would be easier for me to go home and back.

academic: 10/10
faculty: 7/10
infrastructure: 8/10
accomodation: 8/10
placement: 10/10
extracurricular: 8/10

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