University of California, Davis
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The University of California Davis, also known as UC Davis, was founded in 1905 and belongs to the University of California, UC for short, a system of public universities in the US state of California. The university's campus is located in Davis, about 25 kilometers west of Sacramento. The university is a member of the Association of American Universities, an association of leading, research-intensive North American universities since 1900.
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City |
Davis |
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Founded |
1905 |
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Number of Students |
33000 |
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Type of Agreement |
University partnership excluding Faculties 8 and 10 |
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Who can apply? |
Bachelor's and Master's students, who have a GPA of 3,0 or better as calculated in the American grading system (this compares to a 2,0 GPA in the German grading system). Please note that students in Master’s programs can take part in principle, but they are only allowed to choose courses from the undergraduate program of UC Davis. |
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Type of Stay |
Studies |
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Length of Stay |
One to three quarters |
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Time of Stay |
Winter or summer semester |
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Number of Exchange Placements |
Ten for the December 12th deadline; for a one to three quarter exchange beginning in either October or January |
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Semester Dates |
Fall Quarter: October to December |
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Study Possibilities |
Faculties 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 College of Letters and Science |
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Course Offerings |
Please note the required minimum number of credits: "Concurrent Enrollment" students must take at least twelve units per semester. |
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Language Courses |
The university offers various English language courses. Summer School - Since the summer school is not a regular part of the exchange framework, you must organize the formalities of attending the summer school yourself, as a so called freemover. |
| Language Requirements |
At the time of application: Proof of English skills, either documented by a language or Abitur certificate with at least Level B1. This corresponds to five years of schooling with an Abitur after the 12th grade and six years of schooling with an Abitur after the 13th grade. After nomination by RWTH Aachen: TOEFL or other documentation is required. TOEFL of at least 550 PBT, 79/80 IBT, 800 TOEIC or 7 IELTS |
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| Submit application in the | International Office application portal |
| Application Deadline in the International Office | You can find further information on the application portal website. |
| Tuition Fees |
Tuition fees are not waived! About 7,800 US dollars per quarter. 11,450 US dollars per Semester (1 Summer Session plus 1 quarter, i.e. Summer 2 plus Fall or Spring plus Summer 1). Semester price includes a 250 US dollars discount 23,050 US dollars per Academic Year (3 quarters, paid in full in advance). Includes additional 350 US dollars discount. |
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| Average Cost of Living |
About 800 euros per month in student housing, more expensive if privately renting |
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BAföG for abroad
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| Accommodations |
Support from the partner university: Yes Information from the partner university: International students are offered apartments in off campus housing. |
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| Health Insurance | Students are responsible for having sufficient insurance coverage. Health insurance for abroad is mandatory. The university will provide more detailed information after nomination. |
| Experience Reports | See the experience reports at MoveON |
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