University of California, Riverside
Riverside, USA
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QS World Rank
#398
Established
1954
Institution
Public
Typical intakes in USA
Aug, Jan
Location
Riverside, USA
About University of California, Riverside
University of California, Riverside is a Public university in USA, ranked #398 in the QS World University Rankings 2027. We confirm the exact fees, intakes and entry requirements for your profile — free.
Indicative tuition: $28,000–$40,000 / year · Scholarships can reduce this — we confirm what you qualify for, free.
Entry requirements
Typically for US universities in this band, a four-year bachelor's degree with a GPA around 3.0/4.0 — usually a solid first class in Indian marks, though the conversion varies by evaluator and by university; IELTS 6.5 overall or TOEFL 79-90, set department by department. The GRE is optional at a growing number of programmes but still required by some, so check your specific programmes before you plan test dates. A three-year Indian bachelor's is often not sufficient on its own here — some programmes will consider it alongside a course-by-course WES evaluation, a PG diploma or a completed master's, but many still insist on four years, so confirm this before you pay an application fee. This is general guidance for the destination rather than this university's published rule; your Vibedu counsellor confirms the exact requirement for your shortlist, free.
Indicative for international postgraduate applicants — your counsellor confirms the exact cut-offs and English scores for your chosen programme, free.
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Programmes at University of California, Riverside
University of California, Riverside offers a wide range of programmes for international students. We confirm the exact courses, tuition and entry requirements that fit your profile — free.
Scholarships for USA
Fulbright Foreign Student Program
Government (Destination) Fully funded Dates vary Tuition, living, travel and related support subject to award Award Window not confirmed — check the official page Verified12 Aug 2026 Official source Details →Fulbright-Nehru Doctoral Research Fellowships
Government (Destination) Living stipend Dates vary Stipend + travel/other support subject to award Award Window not confirmed — check the official page Verified12 Aug 2026 Official source Details →Fulbright-Nehru Master's Fellowships
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University of California, Riverside — FAQs
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Indicative tuition is around $28,000–$40,000 per year for international students. Your counsellor confirms the exact fee for your chosen programme — free.
Typically for US universities in this band, a four-year bachelor's degree with a GPA around 3.0/4.0 — usually a solid first class in Indian marks, though the conversion varies by evaluator and by university; IELTS 6.5 overall or TOEFL 79-90, set department by department. The GRE is optional at a growing number of programmes but still required by some, so check your specific programmes before you plan test dates. A three-year Indian bachelor's is often not sufficient on its own here — some programmes will consider it alongside a course-by-course WES evaluation, a PG diploma or a completed master's, but many still insist on four years, so confirm this before you pay an application fee. This is general guidance for the destination rather than this university's published rule; your Vibedu counsellor confirms the exact requirement for your shortlist, free.
The main intakes across USA are Aug, Jan. University of California, Riverside sets its own dates per course — we confirm the exact intake and deadline for your shortlist. Apply early: documents, funds and visa processing all take time.
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