🌾University of California, Davis

Davis, CA, US

Consistently ranked among the world's best for Agriculture and Veterinary Science, and the reference school for California's wine industry.

About UC Davis

UC Davis's College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences and School of Veterinary Medicine are consistently ranked among the world's best in QS subject rankings. Its Viticulture and Enology programme effectively trains much of California's wine industry, reflecting the university's location in the heart of the Central Valley.

Why students choose it

  • World-top-ranked Agriculture and Veterinary Science programmes
  • Viticulture and Enology programme tied to California's wine industry
  • Central Valley location

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Typical entry grades

AAB (A Level)  ·  IB 35

High tier · indicative for the flagship courses below — always verify per-course requirements directly with the university.

Tuition (international, per year)

$60,000+/yr

premium tier for US — figures are typical ranges, not this specific university's published fee.

Language of instruction

English

Campus

campus campus, Davis, CA

🏆 Scholarships to look into

Informational only — scholarship amounts, deadlines and even which schemes are running change often (sometimes per intake), so treat this as a starting point, not a guarantee. Always confirm current details directly with the scholarship provider or UC Davis's financial aid office.

Scholarship access for international students is more limited than for US citizens — most need-based financial aid programmes are domestic-only, and only a small number of universities are 'need-blind' or meet full demonstrated need for international applicants. Merit scholarships (not tied to financial need) are more widely available and are the main route for most applicants.

  • University merit scholarships: Named awards like 'Presidential' or 'Dean's' scholarships at many universities — automatically considered from your application, based on academic record and sometimes essays/interviews.
  • Need-blind / full-need-met universities: A small group of highly selective universities (e.g. Harvard, MIT, Princeton, Yale, Amherst) admit international students without considering ability to pay and meet full demonstrated financial need — extremely competitive to gain admission in the first place.
  • Fulbright Program: US government-funded, but for postgraduate/research study and exchange, not linked to undergraduate admission.

Most US universities in this tool are private and do not offer significant need-based aid to international students — check each university's own international financial aid policy before assuming support is available.

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Popular courses

Agriculture

⏱️ Typical duration: 4 years

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Veterinary Science

⏱️ Typical duration: 5–6 years where entered straight from school; typically a 4-year postgraduate DVM entered after a Bachelor's (US, Canada)

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Typical entry: Requires Chemistry + Biology · Not required at Bachelor's entry — Veterinary Medicine is a postgraduate DVM here at most schools, entered after a Bachelor's degree with required science prerequisites. · Relevant animal/veterinary work experience is weighted heavily in the application

Environmental Science

⏱️ Typical duration: 4 years

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Typical entry: Requires two of Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Maths

Engineering

⏱️ Typical duration: Often 4 years rather than the country's standard Bachelor's length, especially where the programme includes an integrated Master's (e.g. UK MEng) or an industry placement year

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Typical entry: Requires Mathematics + Physics

Biology

⏱️ Typical duration: 4 years

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Typical entry: Requires two of Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Maths

Durations are typical for US — always confirm the exact length (including any placement or integrated Master's year) on the course's own page before applying.

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How to apply

Main intake(s)
September (Fall)
Typical deadline
Regular Decision around 1 January
Note
Early Action / Early Decision rounds close around 1 November for students applying to one top-choice school early.

English language requirements

IELTS: 6.5 overall

TOEFL: 80–100 iBT

Most universities waive this requirement if you've completed 2+ years of English-medium schooling (e.g. IGCSE / A Level / IB) — always confirm the specific university's waiver policy before booking a test. Many US universities also accept Duolingo English Test.

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UC Davis FAQ

Quick answers about grades, tuition, deadlines and applying to UC Davis as an international IGCSE / A Level / IB student.

What grades do I need to get into UC Davis?

As a typical benchmark for international entry, UC Davis expects around AAB at A Level or 35 points on the IB Diploma. This is indicative for UC Davis's flagship courses — competitive subjects like Medicine and Law usually sit above this baseline, and the exact requirement varies by course, so always confirm the specific figure on UC Davis's own admissions page before applying.

How much does UC Davis cost for international students?

International tuition at UC Davis typically falls in the $60,000+/yr range (premium tier for US). This is a typical range for the university's tuition tier, not UC Davis's specific published fee for every course — confirm the exact figure for your intended programme directly with the university.

When is the application deadline for UC Davis?

UC Davis follows US's typical intake calendar: September (Fall), with applications generally due regular decision around 1 january. Early Action / Early Decision rounds close around 1 November for students applying to one top-choice school early. Always verify the exact date on UC Davis's own admissions page, since deadlines can shift year to year.

What IELTS score do I need for UC Davis?

US universities, including UC Davis, typically ask international applicants for 6.5 overall. Most universities waive this requirement if you've completed 2+ years of English-medium schooling (e.g. IGCSE / A Level / IB) — always confirm the specific university's waiver policy before booking a test. Many US universities also accept Duolingo English Test.

What is UC Davis known for?

Consistently ranked among the world's best for Agriculture and Veterinary Science, and the reference school for California's wine industry. UC Davis's College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences and School of Veterinary Medicine are consistently ranked among the world's best in QS subject rankings. Its Viticulture and Enology programme effectively trains much of California's wine industry, reflecting the university's location in the heart of the Central Valley.

Can I apply to UC Davis with IGCSE, A Level or IB qualifications?

Yes — UC Davis accepts applicants from IGCSE-to-A-Level, IGCSE-to-IB-Diploma, and directly from the IB Diploma. Tutopiya's free US University Shortlist Builder matches your predicted or actual grades against UC Davis and every other US university we track, tagging each as reach, target or safety.

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