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Master of Advanced Studies in Wireless Embedded Systems – Year 1 of 2 Cost of Attendance for 2023-2024

These figures may not be final. Actual tuition, fees, and charges are subject to change by the Regents of the University of California or, as authorized, by the President of the University of California. Accordingly, final approved levels and charges may differ from the amounts shown.

Use this estimated cost of attendance to help decide how much money you need to attend Jacob’s School of Engineering’s Master of Advanced Studies in Wireless Embedded Systems, and how much financial aid you may need to meet that goal. For more information on each Cost of Attendance element visit our Financial Aid Terms webpage.

About the Wireless Embedded Systems Program (WES): 2022-24 WES Calendar & Schedule.

Estimated Basic Cost of Attendance

California Residents and Non-California Residents

Cost of Attendance Academic Year (33 weeks) and Summer 2024 (10 weeks)
Academic Year and Summer Tuition and Fees(View Components) $19,225
UC Per Unit Program Academic Year Costs: $12,540
UC Systemwide Student Services Academic Year Fee: $1,206
UC San Diego Campus-based Academic Year Fees: $1,07
 
UC Per Unit Program Summer Costs: $4,180
UC San Diego Campus-based Summer Fees: $228
Quarter Tuition and Fees (View Components)
Cost of Attendance Category Fall 2023 Winter 2024 Spring 2024 Summer 2024
UC Mandatory Tuition and Fees $4,180 $4,180 $4,180 $4,180
UC Systemwide Student Services Fee $402 $402 $402 $0
UC San Diego Campus-based Fees $357 $357 $357 $228
UC San Diego Health Insurance Fee $1,470 $1,470 $1,470 $0
Living Expenses
Food & Housing for students without dependents
Food & Housing for students with dependents9
$6,828 $6,828 $6,828 $6,027
Books, course materials, supplies, and equipment $287 $287 $287 $261
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses $484 $484 $484 $440
Transportation Expenses $575 $575 $575 $523
Quarter Cost of Attendance $14,583 $14,583 $14,583 $11,839
Living Expenses
Food & Housing for students without dependents
Food & Housing for students with dependents9
$26,691
Books, course materials, supplies, and equipment $1,122
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses $1,892
Transportation Expenses $2,248
UC San Diego Health Insurance Fee $4,410
MAS-WES Basic Cost of Attendance Totals for CA and Non-California Residents $55,588
  1. The Cost of Attendance (COA) does not include the one-time Document fee of $100. COA and award packages are automatically adjusted for incoming students.

  2. The Cost of Attendance (COA) for the academic year includes the annual UC Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) of $4,410. Read more on how to use UC SHIP or how to waive UC SHIP.

  3. Non-California resident and international students are not charged a Non-Resident Supplemental Tuition cost. Non-California residents will be considered for Federal Direct Loans only. International students will also be billed a one-time International Student Visa Administration fee of $100. International students may apply for Private Education Loans to assist with educational costs.

  4. The MAS-WES (Year 1 of 2) California and Non-California Resident Basic Budget Total is $55,588. The MAS-WES (Year 2 of 2) California and Non-California Resident Basic Budget Total is $52,109. Students enrolled in the MAS-WES Program are not charged Non-CA Resident Supplemental Tuition.

  5. The MAS-WSE Program California Resident Basic Budget Total is, and the Non-California Resident Basic Budget Total is based on the criteria in footnote #7.

  6. The COA above is based on a student living off-campus. A student living on-campus or living with a parent will have a different COA and can refer to the graduate student cost of attendance budgets for the various components and costs Graduate Students Cost of Attendance (ucsd.edu).

  7. MAS-WES new students entering Fall 2023 pay $1,045 per credit unit. The first year of the 2-year program is based on 4 credit units Fall term, 4 credit units Winter term, 4 credit units Spring term and 4 credit units Summer term. The second-year program is based on 8 credit units Fall term, 8 credit units Winter term, and 4 credit units Spring term. Actual units taken may vary based on each student’s enrollment. The 2-year MAS-WES program requires 36 credit units for completion.

  8. The Miscellaneous personal expenses category will be adjusted, along with federal financial aid for students enrolled less than half-time (i.e., less than 6 units). Miscellaneous personal expenses are indirect costs that are not billed to your student account.

  9. Students with Dependents will be given a separate allowance in their cost of attendance.

For off-campus rental options, including market costs for one-bedroom apartments and other housing arrangements, please refer to the UC San Diego Off-Campus Housing Services website: https://offcampushousing.ucsd.edu/. Please keep in mind, the Cost of Attendance listed above is based on actual student average expenses. You can also view additional information on current typical housing costs near UC campuses here.

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