Graduate Cost of Attendance
Source: https://fas.ucsd.edu/cost-of-attendance/graduate-students/index.html Parent: https://fas.ucsd.edu/
The estimated cost of attendance outlined below will help you understand how much money you'll need to attend your chosen UC San Diego graduate program, and plan ahead for the amount of financial aid you may need to meet that goal.
The cost of your graduate degree will depend on your chosen program of study. Students in the School of Global Policy and Strategy (GPS) formerly IR/PS, the RADY School of Management, the Master of Advanced Studies (MAS) and other professional self-supporting programs will have different fees and budget costs than those outlined below. Your actual costs may differ.
Please be aware that some or all instruction for all or part of the academic year may be delivered remotely. Tuition and fees will remain the same regardless of the method of instruction and will not be refunded in the event instruction occurs remotely for any part of the academic year. Figures for tuition and fees represent currently approved or proposed amounts and may not be final. Actual tuition and fees are subject to change by the University of California as determined to be necessary or appropriate. Final approved tuition and fee levels may differ from the amounts presented.
For more information on each Cost of Attendance element visit our Financial Aid Terms webpage.
The estimated cost of attendance is based on three quarters, full-time enrollment status as a graduate student.
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Financial Assistance Information
- Students may submit a Special Circumstances – Cost of Attendance Appealwith supporting documentation for expenses such as rent and utilities, transportation, computer purchases, or increased books and supplies. Submission of an appeal does not guarantee approval.
- Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans and Federal Direct PLUS Loans require completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). \ FAFSAs are available beginning October 1 each year, except for the 2026–27 FAFSA, which became available in December 2025.
- Students who are unable to complete the FAFSA or California Dream Act Application, or who are enrolled less than half-time (6 units), may still be eligible to apply for a Private Education Loan. Private loans are available to both domestic and international students.\ Students should contact the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office for lenders that accept international applicants or consult ELMSelect and finaid.org for guidance on comparing private loan options.
Disclaimer
The amount of grants and scholarships offered are subject to change and may be prorated based on a student’s actual budget type (e.g., residence hall versus off-campus apartment). UC San Diego reserves the right to adjust financial aid offers to correct any awarding errors. Changes to qualifying information or revisions of federal, state, or institutional policy may result in updates to aid eligibility and adjustments of financial aid offers. Some or all instruction for all or part of the Academic Year may be delivered remotely. Tuition and fees have been set regardless of the method of instruction and will not be refunded in the event instruction occurs remotely for any part of the Academic Year. Figures for tuition, fees, Student Health Insurance and on-campus housing represent currently approved amounts and may not be final. Actual tuition and fees are subject to change by the University of California as determined to be necessary or appropriate. Final approved tuition and fee levels may differ from the amounts presented. If different tuition and fee levels are approved, your costs and your financial aid awards may be adjusted.