Established in 1954, the University of California Riverside is an open research university that is associated with the APLU. The classes began in 1954 along with 127 students and 65 faculty members. By 1958, the university witnessed a rise in enrolments as it grew to over 1,000 students. Moreover, the Medical School opened by the university in 2006 was the 1st medical school constructed in California. A local couple contributed huge funds to the university so as to help to build an organized medical school with experienced faculty and professionals. In addition, in 2012, the faculty members received a fund for research funding from organizations like the National Science Foundation and the National Institute of Health.
Situated on nearly 1,200 scenic acres in Inland Southern California, The university’s strong core programs and new and emerging disciplines are housed within three colleges, four professional schools, and more than 20 interdisciplinary research centers.
The university offers an undergraduate program and postgraduate program. As a report in 2019, there are 22,055 students in the undergraduate program and 3,493 students in the postgraduate program. Also, the University of California is the only university in California to offer a degree in creative writing, business administration, and public policy. Moreover, the university provides professional courses for specific fields. The student exchange program has helped students gain knowledge and practical experience about the courses. They learn a different curriculum. In addition, The university’s Library holds 3 million volumes of books, 30,000 titles of print and electronic serials, 2.2 million microforms, 300,000 government information sources, and close to 50,000 audiovisual materials.
The university has a remarkable list of alumni that includes Steve Breen (Editorial Cartoonist), Billy Collins (Poet), Brenda Martinez (Represented US in 2016 Olympics), Dr. Richard R. Schrock (Nobel Prize in Chemistry) and Charles E. Young (Chancellor of UCLA).
M.S. in Computer Science
- Duration - 2 Years
- Exams Accepted - GRE : Accepted, IELTS : 7
- Fees - INR 14.4 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
MBA Program
- Duration - 2 Years
- Exams Accepted - GMAT : Accepted, GRE : Accepted
- Fees - INR 42 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
M.S in Computer Engineering
- Duration - 2 Years
- Exams Accepted - GRE : 300, IELTS : 7
- Fees - INR 14.4 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
M.S. in Electrical Engineering
- Duration - 2 Years
- Exams Accepted - GRE : Accepted, IELTS : 7
- Fees - INR 14.4 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Postgraduate Certificate in Management
- Duration - 12 Weeks
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6.5, TOEFL : 80
- Fees - INR 5.8 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management
- Duration - 9 Months
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6.5, TOEFL : 80
- Fees - INR 13.3 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering Management
- Duration - 9 Months
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6.5, TOEFL : 80
- Fees - INR 13.3 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Postgraduate Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management
- Duration - 9 Months
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6.5, TOEFL : 80
- Fees - INR 13.3 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
M.S. in Mechanical Engineering
- Duration - 1-2 Years
- Exams Accepted - GRE : Accepted, IELTS : 7
- Fees - INR 14.4 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Master of Finance
- Duration - 1 Years
- Exams Accepted - GMAT : Accepted, GRE : Accepted
- Fees - INR 46.1 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science (CS)
- Duration - 4-5 Years
- Exams Accepted - SAT : Accepted, IELTS : 6.5
- Fees - INR 30.2 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Postgraduate Diploma in Entertainment & Media Management
- Duration - 9 Months
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6.5, TOEFL : 80
- Fees - INR 18.2 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Entry Criteria
| Courses | Exams |
|---|---|
| MS - 4 Courses | GRE - 300 & Above IELTS - 7 & Above TOEFL - 80 & Above |
| BBA - 3 Courses | SAT - Accepted IELTS - 6.5 & Above TOEFL - 80 & Above |
| MIM - 2 Courses | GRE - Accepted IELTS - 7 & Above TOEFL - 80 & Above |
| BE/Btech - 8 Courses | SAT - Accepted IELTS - 6.5 & Above TOEFL - 80 & Above |
| MBA - 1 Course | GMAT - Accepted GRE - Accepted IELTS - 7 & Above |
| Other Courses - 8 Courses | IELTS - 6.5-7 TOEFL - 80 & Above SAT - Accepted |
Admission Requirement
| Documents | SOP - Needed for few courses LOR - Needed for few courses Essays - Not required CV - Needed for few courses Additional documents - Required |
|---|---|
| Application fees | USD 80 - 200 |
| Type of deadline | Regular |
| Intake Season & Deadlines | Fall - 1ˢᵗ Jun - 30ᵗʰ Nov 2020 Spring - 1ˢᵗ Dec 2020 Summer - 1ˢᵗ Mar 2020 Winter - 1ˢᵗ Sep 2020 |
Approximate Fees
| Courses | Duration | Tuition Fees |
|---|---|---|
| MS - 4 Courses | 12 - 24 Months | INR 14.4L USD 19,651 |
| BBA - 3 Courses | 3 - 4 Years | INR 30.2L USD 41,196 |
| MIM - 2 Courses | 0.7 - 1 Year | INR 42.2L - 46.1L USD 57,552 - 62,976 |
| BE/Btech - 8 Courses | 4 - 5 Years | INR 30.2L USD 41,196 |
| MBA - 1 Course | 24 Months | INR 42L USD 57,360 |
| Other Courses - 8 Courses | 0.2 - 4 Years | INR 5.8L - 26.5L USD 7,900 - 36,173 |
Placement
Motorola
Sony Entertainment
ebay
Yahoo
Intel
Apple
Cisco Systems
Oracle
Microsoft
Amazon.com
IBM
Viacom
