UC San Diego Computer Engineering
Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes
For fall 2025, 19% of transfer applicants to UC San Diego Computer Engineering were admitted (96 of 493). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.81–4.00.
The major preparation UC San Diego lists for Computer Engineering transfers starts with CSE 11, CSE 12 and CSE 29; the full list is below.
UC San Diego does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).
48 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with UCSD for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.
Source: UC Information Center, Fall 2025 transfer admissions by major.
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Major Requirements
UC San Diego Computer Engineering Major Preparation
The courses UC San Diego lists as Computer Engineering major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2026-27 academic year. Course numbers are UCSD's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.
Lower division major requirements
Required
- CSE 11 Introduction to Programming and Computational Problem Solving - Accelerated Pace
Courses listed
- CSE 12 Basic Data Structures and Object-Oriented Design
- CSE 29 Systems Programming and Software Tools
Complete 1 of these
- CSE 30 Computer Organization and Systems Programming
- ECE 30 Introduction to Computer Engineering
Courses listed
- ECE 35 Introduction to Analog Design
- ECE 45 Circuits and Systems
Courses listed
- MATH 18 Linear Algebra
- MATH 20A Calculus for Science and Engineering
- MATH 20B Calculus for Science and Engineering
- MATH 20C Calculus and Analytic Geometry for Science and Engineering
- MATH 20D Introduction to Differential Equations
Courses listed
- PHYS 2A Physics - Mechanics
- PHYS 2B Physics - Electricity and Magnetism
- PHYS 2C Physics - Fluids, Waves, Thermodynamics, and Optics
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UC San Diego Computer Engineering transfer acceptance rate?
For fall 2025, 19% of transfer applicants to UC San Diego Computer Engineering were admitted (96 of 493). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.81–4.00.
Does UC San Diego have a Computer Engineering major for transfer students?
Yes. UC San Diego offers Computer Engineering (B.S.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to UC San Diego for Computer Engineering?
UC San Diego's Computer Engineering major preparation includes CSE 11, CSE 12, CSE 29, CSE 30, ECE 30 and ECE 35, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.
What GPA do you need to transfer to UC San Diego for Computer Engineering?
Admitted Computer Engineering transfers to UC San Diego had GPAs of 3.81–4.00.
Can I use TAG for UC San Diego Computer Engineering?
UC San Diego does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).
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