School of Global Policy & Strategy
Find tuition, fees, and charges for the academic year 2024–2025 for UC San Diego's School of Global Policy and Strategy. All fees are subject to change.
Some or all instruction for all or part of Academic Year 2024–2025 may be delivered remotely. Tuition and fees have been set regardless of the method of instruction and will not be refunded in the event instruction occurs remotely for any part of the Academic Year. Figures for tuition represent currently approved amounts and may not be final. Actual tuition and fees are subject to change by the University of California as determined to be necessary or appropriate. Final approved tuition and fee levels may differ from the amounts presented.
Full payment of all fees is required to complete registration.
Master of International Affairs (State Supported Program)
Registration Fees |
Fall 2024 |
Winter 2025 |
Spring 2025 |
Annual Total |
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| Registration Fee Payment Deadline |
9/20/2024 | 12/20/2024 | 3/21/2025 | |
| Systemwide Tuition and Fees |
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| Student Services Fee | $418.00 | $418.00 | $418.00 | $1,254.00 |
| Tuition | $4,254.00 | $4,254.00 | $4,254.00 | $12,762.00 |
| GPS Professional Degree Supplemental Tuition | $3,747.00 | $3,747.00 | $3,747.00 | $11,241.00 |
| UC San Diego Fees | ||||
| Graduate Student Association Fee | $20.69 | $20.69 | $20.69 | $62.07 |
| University Center Fee | $110.85 | $110.85 | $110.85 | $332.55 |
| RIMAC Recreation Facility Fee | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | $300.00 |
| Canyonview Recreation Facility Fee | $22.00 | $22.00 | $22.00 | $66.00 |
| Mandatory Health Insurance | $1,881.00 | $1,881.00 | $1,881.00 | $5,643.00 |
| CAPS/Student Mental Health Fee | $37.14 | $37.14 | $37.14 | $111.42 |
| Student Transportation Fee | $69.57 | $69.57 | $69.57 | $208.71 |
| Document Fee (one-time, newly admitted students) |
$100.00 | -- | -- | $100.00 |
| Total for California Residents |
$10,760.25 | $10,660.25 | $10,660.25 | $32,080.75 |
| UC San Diego Nonresident Fees | ||||
| Nonresident Supplemental Tuition | $4,082.00 | $4,082.00 | $4,081.00 | $12,245.00 |
| Total for California Nonresidents |
$14,842.25 | $14,742.25 | $14,741.25 | $44,325.75 |
Master of Public Policy (State Supported Program)
Registration Fees |
Fall 2024 |
Winter 2025 |
Spring 2025 |
Annual Total |
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| Registration Fee Payment Deadline |
9/20/2024 | 12/20/2024 | 3/21/2025 | |
| Systemwide Tuition and Fees |
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| Student Services Fee | $418.00 | $418.00 | $418.00 | $1,254.00 |
| Tuition | $4,254.00 | $4,254.00 | $4,254.00 | $12,762.00 |
| GPS Professional Degree Supplemental Tuition | $3,747.00 | $3,747.00 | $3,747.00 | $11,241.00 |
| UC San Diego Fees | ||||
| Graduate Student Association Fee | $20.69 | $20.69 | $20.69 | $62.07 |
| University Center Fee | $110.85 | $110.85 | $110.85 | $332.55 |
| RIMAC Recreation Facility Fee | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | $300.00 |
| Canyonview Recreation Facility Fee | $22.00 | $22.00 | $22.00 | $66.00 |
| Mandatory Health Insurance | $1,881.00 | $1,881.00 | $1,881.00 | $5,643.00 |
| CAPS/Student Mental Health Fee | $37.14 | $37.14 | $37.14 | $111.42 |
| Student Transportation Fee | $69.57 | $69.57 | $69.57 | $208.71 |
| Document Fee (one-time, newly admitted students) |
$100.00 | -- | -- | $100.00 |
| Total for California Residents |
$10,760.25 | $10,660.25 | $10,660.25 | $32,080.75 |
| UC San Diego Nonresident Fees |
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| Nonresident Supplemental Tuition | $4,082.00 | $4,082.00 | $4,081.00 | $12,245.00 |
| Total for California Nonresidents |
$14,842.25 | $14,742.25 | $14,741.25 | $44,325.75 |
Master of Chinese Economics and Political Affairs (Self Supported Program)
Registration Fees |
Fall 2024 |
Winter 2025 |
Spring 2025 |
Annual Total |
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| Registration Fee Payment Deadline |
9/20/2024 | 12/20/2024 | 3/21/2025 | |
| Systemwide Tuition and Fees |
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| Student Services Fee | $418.00 | $418.00 | $418.00 | $1,254.00 |
| Fall 2024 Cohort Tuition $13,608.00 Per Quarter (For tuition rates for previous year cohorts, please see Prior Year Cohort Fees section below) |
$13,608.00 | $13,608.00 | $13,608.00 | $40,824.00 |
| UC San Diego Fees | ||||
| Graduate Student Association Fee | $20.69 | $20.69 | $20.69 | $62.07 |
| University Center Fee | $110.85 | $110.85 | $110.85 | $332.55 |
| RIMAC Recreation Facility Fee | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | $300.00 |
| Canyonview Recreation Facility Fee | $22.00 | $22.00 | $22.00 | $66.00 |
| Mandatory Health Insurance | $1,881.00 | $1,881.00 | $1,881.00 | $5,643.00 |
| CAPS/Student Mental Health Fee | $37.14 | $37.14 | $37.14 | $111.42 |
| Student Transportation Fee | $69.57 | $69.57 | $69.57 | $208.71 |
| Document Fee (one-time, newly admitted students) |
$100.00 | -- | -- | $100.00 |
| Total |
$16,367.25 | $16,267.25 | $16,267.25 | $48,901.75 |
- Prior Year Cohort Fees:
- Fall 2023 tuition rate is $12,960.00 per quarter
- Fall 2022 tuition rate is $12,644.00 per quarter
- Fall 2021 tuition rate is $12,335.67 per quarter
- Fall 2020 tuition rate is $12,035.33 per quarter
- Fall 2019 tuition rate is $11,742.00 per quarter
- Fall 2018 tuition rate is $11,400.00 per quarter
Master of Advanced Studies in International Affairs (Self Supported Program)
Registration Fees |
Fall 2024 |
Winter 2025 |
Spring 2025 |
Annual Total |
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| Registration Fee Payment Deadline |
9/20/2024 | 12/20/2024 | 3/21/2025 | |
| Systemwide Tuition and Fees |
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| Student Services Fee | $418.00 | $418.00 | $418.00 | $1,254.00 |
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Fall 2024 Cohort Tuition $997.00 Per Unit |
$7,976.00* | $7,976.00* | $7,976.00* | $23,928.00* |
| UC San Diego Fees | ||||
| Graduate Student Association Fee | $20.69 | $20.69 | $20.69 | $62.07 |
| University Center Fee | $110.85 | $110.85 | $110.85 | $332.55 |
| RIMAC Recreation Facility Fee | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | $300.00 |
| Canyonview Recreation Facility Fee | $22.00 | $22.00 | $22.00 | $66.00 |
| Mandatory Health Insurance | $1,881.00 | $1,881.00 | $1,881.00 | $5,643.00 |
| CAPS/Student Mental Health Fee | $37.14 | $37.14 | $37.14 | $111.42 |
| Student Transportation Fee | $69.57 | $69.57 | $69.57 | $208.71 |
| Document Fee (one-time, newly admitted students) |
$100.00 | -- | -- | $100.00 |
| Total (sample 4-unit class) |
$10,735.25* | $10,635.25* | $10,635.25* | $32,005.75* |
* The total for two 4-unit courses is included in this fee table, to provide a sample total per quarter and per year.
- Prior Year Cohort Fees:
- Fall 2023 tuition rate is $950.00 per unit
- Fall 2022 tuition rate is $925.00 per unit
- Fall 2021 tuition rate is $900.00 per unit
- Fall 2020 tuition rate is $875.00 per unit
- Fall 2019 tuition rate is $850.00 per unit
- Fall 2018 tuition rate is $825.00 per unit
Other Fees:
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UCGPC Systemwide Fee: ($7.00 annually, effective Fall 2023) fee assessed $3.00 Fall quarter, $2.00 Winter quarter, $2.00 Spring quarter
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International Student Visa Administration Fee: All first-time enrolled international first-year, transfer and graduate students will be assessed a one-time visa administration fee of $150.00 during their admitted term.
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Health Insurance: Health insurance is required as a condition of enrollment. Students are automatically enrolled in the Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) however, students already covered by an insurance plan may qualify for a health fee waiver. Please see the Student Health Insurance Plan page for more information, including waiver criteria, submission process and deadline.
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Non-California Residents: See Residence for Tuition Purposes
Cost of Attendance
To see estimated cost of attendance information that includes tuition and fees, living expenses (i.e. food and housing), books, course materials, and more, please see the Financial Aid and Scholarships Cost of Attendance page.