UC System
Studying at UC San Diego
La Jolla, CA•Public R1
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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.
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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