UCS
University of California, Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, California, 🇺🇸 United States · Public · Est. 1965
#319
World Ranking
#170
In United States
68+
Courses & Fees
1965
Founded
What University of California, Santa Cruz Is Known For
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Widely recognised for its Computer & IT, Law and Business & Management programmes, with a strong record of graduate employability and active research output based in Santa Cruz, California.
Rankings
#319
Global Ranking (indicative)
#170
Ranking in United States
Rankings are composite estimates for guidance purposes, updated periodically by ICS from globally recognised ranking systems. Always confirm current standing directly with the university.
Courses & Fees (68+)
Business & Management
27 programmes| Programme | Level | Duration | Fee (per year) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 20,500 / year |
| Management (MBA) | Associate Degree | 2 Years | USD 44,100 / year |
| Finance | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 21,900 / year |
| International Business | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 31,600 / year |
| Entrepreneurship & Innovation | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 22,600 / year |
| Business Analytics | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 30,600 / year |
| Supply Chain & Logistics Management | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 27,350 / year |
| Marketing | Associate Degree | 2 Years | USD 47,650 / year |
| Project Management | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 42,300 / year |
| Economics | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 45,050 / year |
| Human Resource Management | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 34,550 / year |
| Accounting & Finance | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 35,250 / year |
| Business Administration | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 27,000 / year |
| Management (MBA) | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 15,450 / year |
| Finance | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 52,000 / year |
| International Business | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 35,600 / year |
| Entrepreneurship & Innovation | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 31,500 / year |
| Business Analytics | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 26,950 / year |
| Supply Chain & Logistics Management | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 51,300 / year |
| Marketing | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 29,600 / year |
| Project Management | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 29,450 / year |
| Economics | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 20,700 / year |
| Human Resource Management | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 24,050 / year |
| Accounting & Finance | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 27,250 / year |
| Business Administration | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 20,100 / year |
| Management (MBA) | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 45,700 / year |
| Finance | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 31,050 / year |
Computer & IT
23 programmes| Programme | Level | Duration | Fee (per year) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data Science | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 41,700 / year |
| Software Engineering | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 43,800 / year |
| Web & Mobile App Development | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 38,150 / year |
| Information Technology | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 34,800 / year |
| Cybersecurity | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 39,450 / year |
| Computer Science | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 34,450 / year |
| Cloud Computing | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 40,450 / year |
| Game Design & Development | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 33,450 / year |
| Computer Networks | Graduate Certificate | 6-12 Months | USD 46,300 / year |
| Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 24,500 / year |
| Information Systems | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 33,650 / year |
| Data Science | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 31,650 / year |
| Software Engineering | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 29,750 / year |
| Web & Mobile App Development | Associate Degree | 2 Years | USD 42,200 / year |
| Information Technology | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 30,300 / year |
| Cybersecurity | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 44,250 / year |
| Computer Science | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 49,600 / year |
| Cloud Computing | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 50,250 / year |
| Game Design & Development | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 29,850 / year |
| Computer Networks | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 48,400 / year |
| Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 34,200 / year |
| Information Systems | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 25,050 / year |
| Data Science | Associate Degree | 2 Years | USD 34,450 / year |
Law
18 programmes| Programme | Level | Duration | Fee (per year) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intellectual Property Law | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 30,850 / year |
| Criminal Justice | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 33,300 / year |
| International Law | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 18,650 / year |
| Human Rights Law | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 48,900 / year |
| Legal Studies | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 17,600 / year |
| Law (LLM) | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 35,650 / year |
| Corporate & Commercial Law | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 41,550 / year |
| Law (LLB) | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 48,950 / year |
| Intellectual Property Law | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 34,850 / year |
| Criminal Justice | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 20,450 / year |
| International Law | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 33,350 / year |
| Human Rights Law | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 29,550 / year |
| Legal Studies | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 22,400 / year |
| Law (LLM) | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 20,050 / year |
| Corporate & Commercial Law | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 42,100 / year |
| Law (LLB) | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 33,650 / year |
| Intellectual Property Law | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 48,350 / year |
| Criminal Justice | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 20,650 / year |
Fees shown are indicative annual estimates for guidance only and vary by intake, scholarship eligibility and programme. PhD study is frequently fully funded through research or teaching assistantships. ICS will confirm exact, current fees with the university before you apply.