UC San Diego International Studies, Economics
    Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes

    For fall 2025, 64% of transfer applicants to UC San Diego International Studies, Economics were admitted (87 of 136). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.49–3.88.

    The major preparation UC San Diego lists for International Studies, Economics transfers starts with MATH 10A, MATH 10B and MATH 10C; the full list is below.

    UC San Diego does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).

    30 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with UCSD for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.

    64%
    UCSD International Studies, Economics transfer admit rate, fall 2025
    3.49–3.88
    GPA range of admitted transfers
    136
    Transfer applicants, 87 admitted
    30
    California community colleges with a transfer agreement for International Studies, Economics

    Source: UC Information Center, Fall 2025 transfer admissions by major (published as International Studies - Economics).

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    Major Requirements

    UC San Diego International Studies, Economics Major Preparation

    The courses UC San Diego lists as International Studies, Economics 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.

    Complete 1 of these options

    • MATH 10A Calculus I · MATH 10B Calculus II · MATH 10C Calculus III
    • MATH 20A Calculus for Science and Engineering · MATH 20B Calculus for Science and Engineering · MATH 20C Calculus and Analytic Geometry for Science and Engineering

    Complete all of these

    • ECON 1 Principles of Microeconomics
    • ECON 2 Market Imperfections and Policy
    • ECON 3 Principles of Macroeconomics

    Complete 1 of these

    • CHIN 20AN Second-Year Chinese I
    • JAPN 20A Second Year Japanese I
    • LIAB 1D Arabic Conversation and LIAB 1DX Analysis of Arabic
    • LIFR 1D French Conversation and LIFR 1DX Analysis of French
    • LTFR 2A Intermediate French I
    • LIGM 1D German Conversation and LIGM 1DX Analysis of German
    • LTGM 2A Intermediate German I
    • LIIT 1D Italian Conversation and LIIT 1DX Analysis of Italian
    • LTIT 2A Intermediate Italian I
    • LTKO 2A Intermediate Korean: Second Year I
    • LIPO 1D Portuguese Conversation and LIPO 1DX Analysis of Portuguese
    • LTRU 2A Second-Year Russian
    • LISL 1D American Sign Language Conversation and LISL 1DX Analysis of American Sign Language
    • LISP 1D Spanish Conversation and LISP 1DX Analysis of Spanish
    • LTSP 2A Intermediate Spanish I
    Where a list says “courses listed”, or options are separated by a dot, UCSD's own International Studies, Economics requirements say exactly which of those courses you need.

    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the UC San Diego International Studies, Economics transfer acceptance rate?

    For fall 2025, 64% of transfer applicants to UC San Diego International Studies, Economics were admitted (87 of 136). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.49–3.88.

    Does UC San Diego have an International Studies, Economics major for transfer students?

    Yes. UC San Diego offers International Studies, Economics (B.A.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

    What classes do I need to transfer to UC San Diego for International Studies, Economics?

    UC San Diego's International Studies, Economics major preparation includes MATH 10A, MATH 10B, MATH 10C, MATH 20A, MATH 20B and MATH 20C, 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 International Studies, Economics?

    Admitted International Studies, Economics transfers to UC San Diego had GPAs of 3.49–3.88.

    Can I use TAG for UC San Diego International Studies, Economics?

    UC San Diego does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).

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