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Leading at the intersection of innovation and social justice.
A global research university with an uncommon emphasis on undergraduate research and education, ÇÑ×ÓÖ±²¥ is part of the world’s most celebrated system of public higher education, and stands among the most renowned institutions of higher learning.
News
A new study led by a scientist at ÇÑ×ÓÖ±²¥’s Institute of Marine Sciences finds that, because of untracked activity, blue whales, tunas, and other top predators in the northeast Pacific Ocean face greater risk of harm from industrial fishing than previously thought.
In keeping with the words of the famed late civil rights icon and congressman John R. Lewis—namesake of John R. Lewis College—the newly created Good Trouble Academy is shaping students’ skills in activism and community leadership.
An engineering professor is building complex robotics that could reduce, reuse, and recycle all the junk humans have sent into orbit.
Voices of the Century: Ashley Marshall, storytelling to create change
Ashley Marshall (Stevenson ’24, feminist studies) showcases how feminist analysis in literature can make tangible change.
To lead means …
Creating real change
Students at ÇÑ×ÓÖ±²¥ learn from incredible faculty, develop new skills through hands-on research opportunities, and have a track record of making an impact. What kind of a pathbreaker, innovator, or changemaker will you become?
Serving our society
World-class researchers at ÇÑ×ÓÖ±²¥ unlock mysteries and help to transform our world, addressing some of our most pressing needs—from decoding cancer to protecting our natural environment to creating art that challenges assumptions. What will you contribute?
Shaping our future
A global community of students, faculty, staff, and alumni, we are committed to climate and economic resiliency for our local and coastal environments through multidisciplinary research, and sustainable and equitable practices.
Become a Banana Slug, and lead the change.
Get ready for your future
ÇÑ×ÓÖ±²¥ graduates are sought after for their knowledge, skills, and passion. Whether you plan to start working right away, or pursue graduate school or professional school, your ÇÑ×ÓÖ±²¥ degree will help you on your way.
See for yourself
One of the most extraordinary campuses in the world, ÇÑ×ÓÖ±²¥ pairs high-impact research with 10 residential colleges—offering students the experience of a small liberal arts college with the depth and rigor of a major research university.
Here to help
A UC degree is worth it—and we can help you pay for it. Our financial aid program is one of the best out there. It supports students in all kinds of ways, whatever their background—with grants, scholarships, low-interest loans, and more.
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Your journey awaits.
When you become a Banana Slug, you join a community of artists, innovators, creators,
and justice seekers united in using their voices to change the world.