Nine UC campuses offer undergraduate and graduate education; one (UC San Francisco) is graduate/professional only. Other educational centers reach across California and beyond.

The University of California is the world’s leading public research university system. With 10 campuses, 5 medical centers, 3 national labs and a network of agricultural and natural resource centers, UC boasts large numbers of distinguished faculty and researchers in every field.

Campuses & majors Picking your perfect UC campus can be hard. So why not pick a couple? Check out the different scenes at each campus, shortlist your favorites – and apply to them all.

The University of California opened its doors in 1869 with just 10 faculty members and 40 students. Today, the UC system has more than 295,000 students and 265,000 faculty and staff, with 2.0 million alumni living and working around the world.

UC Merced 90 minutes west of Yosemite National Park sits our newest campus: UC Merced. It’s small but powerful, boasting some of the best research facilities in the state and a student population as excellent and diverse as California itself. Students: 7,881

Get started on the University of California's undergraduate application and find everything you need to know about applying to our nine world-class campuses.

Situated on the eastern edge of the culturally and commercially vibrant Pacific Rim, UC San Diego is a competitive research university internationally recognized for prize-winning faculty, top-ranked academic programs, and exceptional starting salaries …

2024年7月31日 · The University of California admitted the largest and most diverse class in its history for fall 2024, including big jumps in admission offers to California students, community college transfers, and students from groups historically underrepresented in higher education.

A UC degree opens our students to a lifetime of opportunity. And with one of the best financial aid programs anywhere, we make sure those opportunities are open to everyone.

If you’re transferring to UC, it pays to plan ahead. That way, you can make sure you meet our entry requirements, and prepare for your major and general education courses, too.