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UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA - RIVERSIDE
United States of America |
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| Institution Profile |
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Ranked 15th among all U.S. colleges by the Washington Monthly College Guide, the University of California, Riverside, is a growing campus of great diversity and opportunity. Undergraduates learn from and work with innovative professors who have earned national and international recognition for their teaching and research. Newly constructed classrooms and laboratories provide dynamic settings for learning and discovery. The Riverside experience is further enriched by the campus's diversity of ideas, programs and possibilities.
The 1,200-ACRE PARKLIKE CAMPUS and the region's sunny climate provide an ideal setting for outdoor activities. Students can meet for study groups in many of the quiet niches around campus or catch up with friends at the Bell Tower to listen to Wednesday "Nooner" bands. The shops, restaurants, coffeehouses and theaters of University Village, adjacent to the campus, are popular hangouts for students.
The campus and local community sponsor an abundance of EVENTS, including fine arts exhibits and performances, the annual Writers Week, visiting lecturers, comedy shows, up-and-coming bands and annual happenings such as the Block Party in the fall, Spring Splash and the music festival HEAT, which has featured performances by Lupe Fiasco, 311, Mos Def and Moby.
Language of Instruction: English
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Course restrictions:
Information Management, Journalism and Law courses in all UC campuses are not available to exchange students.
In general, limited engineering, business/management, legal studies and architecture courses are available.
Some majors (fields of study) are not open to Exchange students or have restrictions on enrolment.
Course Catalogue: http://www.catalog.ucr.edu/
Academic calendar:
- Fall Quarter: end September to mid December
- Winter Quarter: beginning January to end March
- Spring Quarter: end March to mid June
*Note: Students may apply to start their exchange term in the Fall and Winter Quarter only. They may apply for 2 quarters of exchange in either the Winter Quarter (ie to start their exchange in the Winter Quarter and remain at UC for the Spring Quarter) subject to the approval of their faculties/schools.
Application deadlines:
Please obtain information on deadlines and application procedures from your faculty's Student Exchange Programme (SEP) Administrator/Coordinator.
For more information on undergraduate exchange, please refer to http://www.eap.ucop.edu/reciprocity/undergraduate/
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| Housing Options |
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On-campus:
On-campus housing is limited. Students attending UCR for fall or winter term only should apply for housing at the International Residence Center or International Village. The International Residence Center or International Village are the preferred options for short-term students. For more information, please visit http://housing.ucr.edu/.
Other Housing Links:
http://www.iep.ucr.edu/housing.html
Off-campus:
UCR Housing offers a wide array of distinct living styles within an equally diverse price range. However, we do rely on the private off-campus community to supplement our Housing Options for the University's many students, faculty, staff, and associates. If living in the private community surrounding UCR is something you wish to pursue, we invite you to tour the Community Living webpage (http://housing.ucr.edu/CommunityLiving.htm).
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| Additional Information |
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Useful links:
Health insurance:
All foreign students are required to have medical insurance. You will be enrolled in a UCR policy, and the fee for the insurance is included in your quarterly fee statement. UCR may accept medical insurance coverage from an outside agency if the coverage meets UCR requirements and has a claims paying agency in the United States. However, you must apply for a waiver immediately. Do not purchase health insurance in your home country without first contacting the Student Health Office. For any questions regarding the waiver policy, please contact the Student Insurance Office at (951) 827-5683. You may also obtain more information by e-mailing Carla Short at carla.short@ucr.edu, or by visiting the campus heath center website (http://campushealth.ucr.edu/).
Estimated Cost of Living:
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University Housing |
Off Campus |
US$ |
S$ |
US$ |
S$ |
Room and Board |
10,330 |
13,974 |
8,700 |
11,769 |
Books and Supplies |
1,700 |
2,300 |
1,700 |
2,300 |
Transportation |
1,200 |
1,623 |
2,000 |
2,706 |
Health Insurance |
675 |
913 |
675 |
913 |
Personal Expenses |
1,700 |
2,300 |
1,900 |
2,570 |
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Total (2 Terms) |
8,800 |
11,904 |
8,485 |
11,478 |
Total (1 year) |
15,605 |
21,110 |
14,975 |
20,257 |
NOTE: Exchange rate as of Jul 18, 2008: USD$1 = SGD$1.353 |
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