UC San Diego International Studies, Philosophy
    Transfer Requirements and Classes

    The major preparation UC San Diego lists for International Studies, Philosophy transfers starts with PHIL 10, CHIN 20AN and JAPN 20A; the full list is below.

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

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

    36
    California community colleges with a transfer agreement for International Studies, Philosophy

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    Major Requirements

    UC San Diego International Studies, Philosophy Major Preparation

    The courses UC San Diego lists as International Studies, Philosophy 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 requirements

    Required

    • PHIL 10 Introduction to Logic

    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

    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

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

    Yes. UC San Diego offers International Studies, Philosophy (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, Philosophy?

    UC San Diego's International Studies, Philosophy major preparation includes PHIL 10, CHIN 20AN, JAPN 20A, LIAB 1D, LIAB 1DX and LIFR 1D, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.

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

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

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