University of California
UC Riverside is a public research campus of the University of California in Riverside, California. Unithink works with its graduate business programmes (School of Business), the College of Engineering and UCR Extension. All of the School of Business graduate programmes are STEM-designated, which can open the longer OPT work period after study.
- Fees₹35.6 lakh a year
- To get inDegree needed (see entry)
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CostFees, in your currency and in rupees
| Level | Tuition | In rupees | For |
|---|---|---|---|
| PG | USD 37,542 / year | about ₹35.6 lakh | standard graduate programmes, international: tuition, fees and health insurance for three quarters (total estimate with $27,000 living costs: $64,542). Year not stated on page; subject to change. |
| PG | USD 98,951 – USD 113,477 / programme | about ₹94.0 lakh – ₹1.08 crore | School of Business, total estimated fees and expenses for visa purposes (student alone): MBA $98,951; MSBA $105,941; MPAc $106,565; MFin $113,477. Includes living costs. |
Rupee figures at ₹94.96 per USD (2026-10-30). Living costs: see Study in United States.
Can I get in?Entry requirements for Indian students
- After a degree (PG)
- Bachelor's degree or recognized international equivalent, minimum 3.0 GPA or B-equivalent; some programmes set higher standards. Non-US degrees need a WES course-by-course evaluation after admission is accepted. India / 3-year degrees not mentioned.
- IELTS
- 7.0 overall, no component below 6
- TOEFL
- 4.0 (new scale, from 21 Jan 2026; 80 before)
- WAIVER
- Degree from a non-US institution where English is the exclusive language of instruction (confirmed through WHED)
- Tests
- Many programmes no longer require the GRE (confirmed in the application). School of Business accepts GMAT or GRE for MBA, MFin, MSBA, MPAc.
CoursesPopular programmes with Indian students
- Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA)PG · 9-15 months, or at your own pace
- Master of Finance (MFin)PG · 9-15 months, or at your own pace
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)PG · 21 months full-time
- Master of Professional Accountancy (MPAc)PG · 9-15 months, or at your own pace
ApplyHow and when to apply
Route: Direct application to UCR Graduate Division
Application fee: International: $155 for most programmes; $180 for MPAc, MFin, Business Analytics and MBA (Summer 2024-Spring 2027)
After you graduateWork after study
US F-1 Optional Practical Training: up to 12 months, plus a 24-month STEM OPT extension for eligible STEM degrees with an E-Verify employer (studyinthestates.dhs.gov). UCR School of Business says its STEM-designated programmes allow up to 36 months of OPT.
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