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Host information
Entry requirements |
|
For exchange students |
For study abroad students |
Requirements on GPA or overall average grade |
NA |
60+ |
Proof of English proficiency |
NA |
TBD |
Courses and credits
Courses link
Explore | UCI Samueli - Master of Engineering | M.ENG Program
Credits
Semester standard credit load equivalents |
Standard credit load |
Standard number of modules |
UNNC credits |
15 credits |
4-5 modules |
1 credit= 4 UNNC credits |
Grade
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Grade points
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Nottingham percentage
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Nottingham class
|
A
|
4.0
|
70-100
|
1st
|
A-
|
3.7
|
66-69
|
2:1
|
B+
|
3.3
|
63-65
|
2:1
|
B
|
3.00
|
60-62
|
2:1
|
B-
|
2.7
|
55-59
|
2:2
|
C+
|
2.3
|
50-54
|
2:2
|
C
|
2.00
|
45-49
|
3rd
|
C-
|
1.7
|
41-44
|
3rd
|
D+
|
1.3
|
40
|
3rd
|
D
|
1.00
|
35-39
|
3rd
|
D-
|
0.7
|
30-34
|
Fail
|
E,I,NG
|
0.00
|
0-29
|
Fail
|
Costs
Accommodation
UCI Student Housing | Creating Places to Thrive and Connect
Insurance
UCI Student Health Center | UCI Student Health Center
Monthly expenses