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Yes, UPES Dehradun offers Integrated BBA-MBA course in four specialisations, namely Finance Management, Operations Management, Marketing Management and Human Resource. Candidates who have completed Class 10 and Class 12 with at least 50% aggregate can apply for the intergated course. The selection to Integrated BBA-MBA  course will be based on national and university-level entrance exams like UPESMET UG, UGAT or CUET UG followed by a personal interview round. As soon as the selection rounds are over, candidates are called for document verification round. Shortlisted aspirants need to pay a course fee to confirm their seat. The total tuition fee for Integrated BBA-MBA course is INR 14.02 Lacs as per an unofficial source. 

Yes, a BAF (Bachelor of Accounting and Finance) student can enroll for a B.Ed (Bachelor of Education) programme if they meet the admission requirements of the specific B.Ed programme they are interested in. 

Each university or college may have its own set of admission criteria so it's essential to check with the institution you are interested in about their specific requirements. In general B.Ed programs typically require candidates to have completed a bachelor's degree although it may not always be necessary for the degree to be in education or a related field.

Keep in mind that some universities may have prerequisite courses or training that BAF students may need to complete before or during the B.Ed programme to ensure they have the required foundation in educational principles and practices.

It's recommended that you research the specific B.Ed programme you are interested in and reach out to the admissions department of the university or college for detailed information on their requirements and any additional steps you need to take to apply for the program.

Candidates securing 60 percentile or above in UGAT 2023 will be directly called for the personal interview round, if qualified. Besides, admission to BBA course will be based on UGAT/ CUET UG score. The university conducts UPESMET UG for candidates who have not appeared for any of the national-level entrance exams. UPESMET UG is an online test conducted for a duration of 1.5 hours. The question paper of UPESMET UG will be in MCQ format.

For admission to Global BBA, candidates need to qualify PI round and submit Statement of Purpose. Candidates must qualify the PI round for BBA courses under School of Modern Media. The university also specifies the educational qualification that aspirants must have for admission. Candidates who have completed Class 10 and Class 12 with at least 50% aggregate can apply for the BBA course. After completion of the selection rounds, shortlisted candidates are called for a personal interview round. Candidates need to pay a course fee to confirm their seat in the university. Click here to know more about UPES Dehradun BBA admission.

Total tuition fee for BBA ranges between INR 1.5 Lacs and INR 14 Lacs as per unofficial source. The fee excludes other fee components like caution deposit, exam fee, etc. Aspirants are required to pay course fee after completion of all selection rounds to confirm their seats. Selection to BBA course will be based on national and university level entrance exams like UPESMET UG, UGAT or CUET UG followed by a personal interview round. For admission to Global BBA, candidates need to qualify PI round and submit Statement of Purpose. If a student is unable to pay fee within given time, his or her admission will be cancelled. Students also need to pay registration fee through online mode to apply for admission. The application fee for UPESMET UG is INR 1,350.

There are a total of 3 campuses in the University of the Pacific across Northern California. The campuses are located in Sacramento, San Francisco and Stockton. The Stockton Campus is a sprawling175-acre residential campus consisting of undergraduate, graduate and professional degree students. It is located in the heart of the city and has close proximity to Sacramento, San Francisco, the Napa Valley and Yosemite. The San Francisco campus allows students to live in one of the most vibrant and diverse cities of the west coast. The Sacramento campus offers graduate and professional degrees not only in law,  leadership and health

The tuition fee at the University of the Pacific is $54,506. It comes out to be more expensive than the national average cost of tuition. However, you need to also take into consideration over and above expenses like cost of housing (on or off-campus), food, books, transportaion as well as personal expenses. The estimated direct cost after adding the additional expenses at the University of the Pacific comes out to be $72,028  (for the full-time Undergraduate students). 

The first year tuition fee of some of the popular courses are as follows- 

MS - INR 20.1 L - 22.6 L

B.Sc. - INR 40.2 L

BBA - INR 40.2 L

MIM - INR 37.6 L - 40.9 L

B.E./B.Tech - INR 40.2 L

In order to secure an admission in the University of the Pacific, all international students (including Indian students) should take the TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo English test. However, this requirement can be waived off under the circumstances listed below:

• SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing score of 570; OR
• ACT Composite score of 22 or above.

Apart from this, Indian students also need to complete the online application, present their academic results, SOP, Letter of recommendation, copy of passport, resume, TOEFL score, certified copy of academic transcripts, passport size photographs. Lastly, applicants must go through the requirements for the specific course that they are applying to.

As  a source, you need a GPA of at least 3.52 to be eligible take admission at the University of the Pacific. The GPA is a crucial factor during admission. Addiitonally, take into consiedration your SAT & ACT requirements along with other admission criteria. As per online sources, you can compensate with harder courses in case you do not meet the GPA requirements to showcase your ability to take up college classes. As per US News & World Report, about 50% applicants who get  admission to the Universty have an SAT score in the range of 1120 and 1380 or ACT score in the range of 24 and 32.

Fall 2024 applications are open and the University is also accepting applications for Fall 2023. The application deadline is November 15th (as per online sources).

University of the Pacific offers scholarships to international students. As per the official website of the University, students will be able to choose amongst the options listed below:

• Powell Scholarship - International 1st year students can apply for this scholarship. The scholarship has a separate admission & interview process. Students who want to avail the scholarship must apply both for admission process and for the Powell scholarship for full consideration.
• Academic Merit Scholarships - This applies to students who have graduated from a high school outside of the US. Upon admission to the university, students are considered for a domestic academic merit scholarship. The scholarship amount fall in the range of $8,000 to $24,000.
• International Student Merit Scholarships - Students can also explore from the several international merit scholarships offered by the University to international students applying as first year or transfer students. Scholarship amount is $15,000 and can be availed by high school students outside of the US. 
• Athletic Scholarships are also available for international students.

The first year tuition fee for MS Courses in the University of Pacific is INR 20.07 L - 22.59 L. Below are some of the fee structures specific to MS Courses (as per various online sources) -

1) Master of Science in Data Science - INR 41.2 L (1st year tuition fee)

2) Master of Science in Engineering Science - ?22.6 L (1st year tuition fee)

3) M.S. in biological Sciences - ?20.1 L (1st year tuition fee)

4) Master of Science [M.S] Business Analytics - INR 41.2 L/Yr

As compared to the national average tuition cost of $41,568, University of the Pacific is more expensive at $53,682 (US News & World report). Online sources also suggest that average living expenses for a Masters degree course in the University of the Pacific is $39,998.