UC Riverside Reviews & Ratings ,,USA

Tips: The studies in the university are at a satisfactory level. The research opportunities are relatively good. Students should start looking for accommodation early if they desire to stay near campus. Approach seniors in your desired course of study to enquire about how the course structure is. UCR follows the quarter system and not the semester system. So exams come and go quickly.

Likes (Public transportation): The public transport across the county is good. The bus transport is free for all UCR students and can easily be enroll...

• Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 850
• Prepping time for classes20 hours / Week
• Expected Annual SalaryUSD

Tips: The college is a bit more inclined towards academia, where you will need to read a lot of research papers. Though it may not completely align with you if you are solely focused on getting a job, I feel being a master's student, this is one skill one should possess.

• Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1125
• Prepping time for classes20 hours / Week
• Expected Annual SalaryUSD 80775

Tips: Scholarships are limited, you have to apply by yourself. There are a lot of international students so not much cultural shift. The course is okay and doable. Have to put in effort. The area is not such a great place. It's a college town but still, the rent is pretty high. Tuition is for 4 quarters 15 months and since it finishes early you can save on other cost. Faculty is good and all are from great universities. Teaching is also good and on par with the best universities.

• Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1100
• Prepping time for classes30 hours / Week
• Expected Annual SalaryUSD 82525

Tips: The college is research oriented, so many professors give research paper reading and critique as assignments. Grading is easy as long you don't cheat and submit assignments on time. The college also supports the students a lot. The recreational center is huge and is a good place to chill. Also note that it is a quarter system, so some might feel it is hectic but to be honest, it is not, you just need to plan things.

Likes (Quality of faculty): The faculty is well-qualified and explain the concepts very well. They encourage ...

• Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 812
• Prepping time for classes13 hours / Week
• Expected Annual SalaryUSD

Tips: No part-time jobs are available except for teaching assistance and research assistants. I learned so much from my coursework but it is a little difficult to get scholarships. There are not many Indian restaurants so have to adapt to the culture here. You can get help from the university for groceries and basic needs.

• Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1075
• Prepping time for classes27 hours / Week
• Expected Annual SalaryUSD

Tips: UCR has a quarter based system. So it will be hectic and have to put in a lot of time every week. Getting TA jobs is relatively hard for Master Students but not impossible. MS students can get Reader jobs relatively easily. The people here are friendly and the professors are very approachable.

• Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1000
• Prepping time for classes20 hours / Week
• Expected Annual SalaryUSD