About the University of California (UC)
The University of California includes nine undergraduate campuses throughout the state — Berkeley, Davis, Irvine, Los Angeles, Merced, Riverside, San Diego, Santa Barbara, and Santa Cruz. UC San Francisco offers professional and graduate programs in the health sciences. Before enrolling at UCSF, students must complete a minimum of two, and usually three or more, years of college-level work at another institution.
In just over a century, UC has built an international reputation for academic excellence, with undergraduate education as one of its highest priorities. UC has outstanding academic programs, faculty, libraries, and research facilities. Whether you want a broad liberal arts education, preparation for graduate study, or training for a particular profession, UC has a program to meet your needs.
Continuing your education at the University of California will bring you new intellectual, personal, and career opportunities. UC graduates enjoy high acceptance rates at graduate and professional schools, and compete successfully in the job market with graduates of other top universities and colleges. Many graduates become leaders in their fields.
More Information
- Learn more about the UC campuses
- View a map of UC Campus Locations
- Find out what to expect at UC
- See a directory of key UC campus offices
- Learn why transfer students should consider UC
