Boldly Californian

The University of California drives the economy and improves lives through education, research and healthcare.

Where people come to change the world

UC’s Nobel Prize-winning discoveries reflect the spirit and ambition of the Golden State: a place where people from all over the planet come to bring their best ideas to life, and where homegrown talent meets boundless opportunity.

Why UC is a scientific powerhouse 

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Rewriting possibilities for everyday Americans

Our research takes on big problems to deliver urgently needed solutions.

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Transforming breakthroughs into global industries

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Federal funding for science keeps America in the lead

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Discoveries that change how we live, work and connect to what matters

About UC

#1
public university in the U.S.
85%
of UC undergraduates are from California
2nd
largest employer in California

Campuses and locations

UC is one university made up of 10 campuses, 6 academic health centers, 3 national laboratories and more. 

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Campuses

Each of our campuses ranks among the best in the world. Nine campuses offer undergraduate and graduate education, while one is exclusively focused on graduate health education. 

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Health centers

UC’s six academic health centers and 21 hospitals keep millions of Californians healthy across the state.

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National laboratories

We help oversee three national labs for the US Department of Energy.  It’s where cutting-edge science meets the curiosity and vibrancy of UC life.