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Studying at UC San Diego

La Jolla, CAPublic R1

Fennie is independent and not affiliated with UC San Diego.

Known for

  • Engineering and STEM
  • Biology and medical research (Salk, Scripps)
  • Six-college system
  • Computer Science

Popular majors

  • Biology
  • Computer Science
  • Bioengineering
  • Cognitive Science
  • Economics

Academic culture

Quarter system. Six undergraduate colleges (Revelle, Muir, etc.) give residential identity within a large university. Strong STEM and biomedical research. Less party-focused than UCLA or Berkeley.

How Fennie helps here

Fennie supports UCSD's STEM-heavy population with subject coverage across [biology](/subject/biology), [chemistry](/subject/general-chemistry), and engineering courses.

FAQ

Which college should I pick?

Less consequential than students think. Revelle is most prescriptive; Sixth/Seventh more flexible.

Pre-med at UCSD?

Strong — major biomedical research adjacency. Scripps, Salk, and UCSD Medical Center create clinical and research opportunities.

Quarter system at UCSD?

Same as other UCs — 10-week terms, three midterm cycles per year.

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