Applying to the Ph.D. Program
The Joint Ph.D. program is small and extremely selective. Preference is given to students with prior academic records of distinction and to those who have a background in one of the fields of emphasis.
Application deadline for 2010 is December 10, 2009.
All application materials must be received in our office by December 10. Upload to the online application or mail to IR/PS Admissions. Official transcript Must be submitted directly from each issuing university Personal Statement To be uploaded to the online application or mailed to IR/PS Admissions Official GRE test scores required Three Letters of Recommendation Those making the recommendations submit directly to the online application or mail to IR/PS Admissions in a sealed envelope signed across the flap by the recommender. Invitations to participate in Admissions interviews are sent after essays, resume, the completed online application, and application fees are received.
Click here to download the Ph.D. applicant checklist. The PDF document includes application requirements and a dated checklist with editable fields to track and save application progress.
Additional
Ph.D. Application Requirements
Required UC San Diego Graduate Application for Admission - paper applications are no longer available
Supplemental application materials may also be submitted through this application.
Résumé/Curriculum Vitae
from each college-level institution attended
Required to be in an unopened envelope sealed by the university's registrar
TOEFL Exam
Required of International applicants only
Admissions Interview
Interviews may be conducted in conjunction with recruiting and outreach events (view event schedule), by telephone, or by Skype.
Application Fee
Fee of $70 U.S. citizens, $90 International applicants is required to complete the online application. Fee is non-refundable and payable by major credit card.
Fee waivers are available for U.S. citizens and permanent residents with certain income levels. More information at the Office of Graduate Studies.
Mail all supplemental application materials to:
IR/PS Admissions - Ph.D.
University of California, San Diego
9500 Gilman Drive, 0520
La Jolla, CA 92093-0520
IR/PS adheres to all University of California policies and procedures regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. For more information, please visit the UC San Diego Office of Graduate Studies.
