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US News & World Report Ranking 2024

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103105129
National University1038382
Biomedical Engineering PG103106105
Computer Engineering PG586455
Electrical Engineering PG758582
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Biological Sciences201201– / –
Mathematics501– / –– / –
Physics and Astronomy151151– / –
Sociology201201– / –
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THE (Times Higher Education) Ranking 2024

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Arts and Humanities176151151
Engineering
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Life Sciences101100126
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Psychology126151176
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Mathematics201301– / –
Physics101101– / –
Political Sciences201201– / –

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QS - Physics and Astronomy-101151
QS - Mathematics-451501
QS - Biological Sciences-201201
ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Mathematics151201301
ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Physics101101101
US News & World Report - Computer Engineering PG-5864
US News & World Report - Electrical Engineering PG-7585
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US News & World Report - Biomedical Engineering PG-103106
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THE (Times Higher Education) - Psychology126151176

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Tips: I have enjoyed my overall experience at the University of California, Santa Cruz. I have gained a lot of learning, experience, and maturity while studying here. The faculty and student body are very involved, which makes for a great learning environment. The library is well-equipped, and there is a constant buzz on campus because of the variety of clubs and societies. You will be able to get practical experience through some hands-on projects, which will help you after graduation. Finally, joining study groups and societies is a great way to form a network and gain a sense of community.
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Usually, the University of California Santa Cruz acceptance rate is calculated to be around 61%. For the Fall 2023 admissions, UC Santa Cruz received over 68,000 applications. Out of these,  about 42,000 candidates enrolled in the institute for their higher education. Hence, it can be concluded that

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Anushree Sinha

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University of California Santa Cruz is a moderately competitive university to get into, as its acceptance rate stands at 61%. This figure tells us that almost 61 out of every 100 applicants manage to get enrolled in the university, which is more than half of all the applicants. Therefore, once an ap

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University of California Santa Cruz is a moderately competitive university to get into. However, candidates must not show any laxity and excel academically, along with meeting all the UC Santa Cruz admission requirements for international students in order to secure an enrollment. Additionally, fulf

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In order to secure an enrollment, overseas applicants must fulfill the University of California Santa Cruz admission requirements listed below:

1) Undergraduate Requirements:

  • High school or secondary school certificate;
  • Proof of English language proficiency; and
  • Other course-specific requirements.

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University of California - Santa Cruz campus is one of the best universities in USA and students across the world desire to study here. Listed below are some helpful tips for students starting their first semester at UC Santa Cruz:

  • Build a practical routine for studies;
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