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UC Santa Cruz Tuition Fees for International Students
- Fees in Indian Rupees (INR)
- Fees Structure
- Off-Campus Accomodation & Transportation Cost
- Health Insurance
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UC Santa Cruz
Tuition Fees for International Students

The University of California - Santa Cruz Campus offers courses in the tuition fee range of USD 32,879 - 50,198 (INR 28,03,921 - 42,80,885) for the first year for international students. The tuition fee is the key element of the University of California - Santa Cruz Campus fee structure that also covers the accommodation, health insurance, transportation, meals, and personal expenses, among others.

To pay the fees covering all the above costs and requirements, international students can choose the online method as stated by the univeristy rules and guidelines for the payment. The University of California - Santa Cruz Campus tuition fee differs at the course level and program. The data mentioned above are collected from the official website and other authorized sources, which are subject to change.

For detailed information on the University of California - Santa Cruz Campus tuition fees in Indian Rupees for the first year of admission for international students, look at the table mentioned below:

Course level	Annual Tuition Fee in INR
UG	INR 38.85 L - 40.23 L
PG	INR 29.17 L - 44.54 L

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Fees Structure

Course	Tuition	Hostel
MS	INR 29.17 L - 44.54 LGet Fee Details	INR 14.22 L - 14.92 L
MBA/PGDM	INR 29.17 LGet Fee Details	INR 14.92 L
B.E. / B.Tech	INR 38.85 L - 40.23 LGet Fee Details	INR 14.92 L - 16.67 L
B.A.	INR 40.23 LGet Fee Details	INR 16.67 L

University of California - Santa Cruz Campus fee is usually increased annually. For details, students are advised to check the official guidelines released by the university.

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Off-Campus Accomodation & Transportation Cost

Course	Cost in INR
MS	INR 60.69 K - 68.68 K
MBA/PGDM	INR 68.68 K
B.E. / B.Tech	INR 68.68 K
B.A.	INR 51.91 K
B.Sc.	INR 51.91 K

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Health Insurance

Course	Cost in INR
MS	INR 4.29 L - 4.38 L
MBA/PGDM	INR 4.38 L
B.E. / B.Tech	INR 2.59 L
B.A.	INR 2.55 L
B.Sc.	INR 2.55 L

UC Santa Cruz
MS Fees 2026

The University of California - Santa Cruz Campus MS program welcomes international students and runs for 15 months to 1 year. This course is offered at the graduate level, with first-year tuition fees is INR 28,03,921 - 42,80,885

In addition to the University of California - Santa Cruz Campus tuition fee, students should plan for extra costs such as accommodation or hostel fees, insurance, local transportation, and personal expenses. Typically, University of California - Santa Cruz Campus accommo

For more clarity on the overall fee, you can refer to the table below showing the University of California - Santa Cruz Campus MS fee breakdown:

Fee components	Amount (for 15 months)
Tuition	INR 42.17 L
Hostel	INR 13.47 L
Insurance	INR 4.06 L
Transportation	INR 57.46 K
Others	INR 1.86 L
Total fee	INR 62.14 L

These are estimated fees information. Actual values may differ.

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MS Fees Comparison

Colleges	Tuition Fees	Hostel Fees
University of California - Santa Cruz Campus	42.17 L	13.47 L
Iowa State University Compare	22.5 L - 44.5 L	4.44 L - 8.67 L
School of Visual Arts Compare	46.12 L	-/-
Savannah College of Art and Design Compare	20.22 L - 35.38 L	8.71 L - 15.31 L
University of the Arts London Compare	21.74 L - 31.79 L	8.74 L - 9.12 L

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B.E. / B.Tech Fees 2026

The B.E. / B.Tech course at University of California - Santa Cruz Campus are available for Indian students. These courses are offered for a period of 4 years at the UG level. The first-year tuition fee for this course is INR 37,33,473 - 38,66,339. Aside from the University of California - Santa Cruz Campus tuition fee, international students must budget for additional expenses such as housing, food, insurance, travel and daily requirements. The average on-campus accommodation cost at University

Refer to the table below for a comprehensive University of California - Santa Cruz Campus B.E. / B.Tech fee breakdown.

Fee components	Amount (for 4 years)
Tuition	INR 36.77 L - 38.08 L
Hostel	INR 14.12 L - 15.78 L
Insurance	INR 2.45 L
Transportation	INR 65.02 K
Others	INR 97.52 K - 5.85 L
Total fee	INR 54.98 L - 62.81 L

These are estimated fees information. Actual values may differ.

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B.E. / B.Tech Fees Comparison

Colleges	Tuition Fees	Hostel Fees
University of California - Santa Cruz Campus	36.77 L - 38.08 L	14.12 L - 15.78 L
University of San Francisco Compare	50.33 L	10.02 L
University of Rochester Compare	53.05 L - 54.05 L	15.72 L - 15.9 L
Indiana University Compare	36.32 L - 37.69 L	7.38 L - 11.37 L
Florida Institute of Technology Compare	35.08 L - 37.48 L	9.51 L - 12.05 L

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B.A. Fees 2026

International students can enroll in the University of California - Santa Cruz Campus B.A. program, which is conducted over a period of 4 years. This program is categorized under the UG level. The tuition fee for the first academic year is INR 38,66,339, depending on the chosen specialization.

The overall cost of studying at University of California - Santa Cruz Campus also includes mandatory expenses like accommodation or hostel fees, insurance premiums, transport costs, and personal expenditures. Estimated accommodation fees at University of California - Santa Cruz Campus are approximately INR 16,01,985.

For clarity on the financial commitment, a detailed fee breakup of the University of California - Santa Cruz Campus B.A. course is provided in the table below:

Fee components	Amount (for 4 years)
Tuition	INR 38.08 L
Hostel	INR 15.78 L
Insurance	INR 2.42 L
Transportation	INR 49.14 K
Others	INR 5.85 L
Total fee	INR 62.62 L

These are estimated fees information. Actual values may differ.

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B.A. Fees Comparison

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B.Sc. Fees 2026

Offered at the UG level, the University of California - Santa Cruz Campus B.Sc. course spans 4 years and includes a first-year tuition fee that is INR 38,66,339

Apart from tuition, international students must also manage additional University of California - Santa Cruz Campus expenses such as hostel accommodation, insurance, travel, and personal needs. Accommodation typically costs around INR 16,01,985.

Refer to the table below for a detailed fee breakdown of the University of California - Santa C

Offered at the UG level, the University of California - Santa Cruz Campus B.Sc. course spans 4 years and includes a first-year tuition fee that is INR 38,66,339

Refer to the table below for a detailed fee breakdown of the University of California - Santa Cruz Campus B.Sc. course:

Fee components	Amount (for 4 years)
Tuition	INR 38.08 L
Hostel	INR 15.78 L
Insurance	INR 2.42 L
Transportation	INR 49.14 K
Others	INR 5.85 L
Total fee	INR 62.62 L

These are estimated fees information. Actual values may differ.

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