To be considered for freshman admission to the University of California, Davis, international students must meet specific academic and language proficiency requirements.

Academic Requirements:

Secondary Education Completion: You must have completed secondary school and earned a certificate of completion that qualifies you for university admission in your home country.

Subject Requirements: Complete 15 year-long academic courses with a minimum GPA of 3.4, including:

2 years of history/social science

4 years of composition and literature in your language of instruction

3 years of college-preparatory mathematics

2 years of college-preparatory science

2 years of a second language

1 year of visual and performing arts

1 additional course from any of the subjects above

UC Admissions

English Language Proficiency:

If your secondary education was not in English, you must demonstrate English proficiency through one of the following:

TOEFL: Minimum score of 80 on the Internet-based test.

IELTS: Overall band score of 6.5 or higher.

Application Process:

Application Period: Submit your application between November 1 and 30 for enrollment in the following academic year.

Application Fee: A non-refundable fee of $80 per campus is required.

Requirements may vary for each program. Please visit the program page for specific requirements.