University of California, Davis

Whether you are looking at undergraduate, graduate or professional study, we have a long tradition of helping students like you launch a rewarding career based on your experiences here. Our university has world-ranked programs that can educate, connect and inspire you.

Join one of the world’s premier research universities by going to graduate school at UC Davis. You will become part of the global network of innovative thinkers. More importantly, you can use this education to change our world for the better.

We have more than 90 graduate education programs, many among the top in the nation. In these programs, graduate students reach across the disciplines to team up with fellow students, postdoctoral fellows and faculty. What results is an extraordinary education filled with fellowship, support and the connections you will need for the career you desire.

If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding academic experience, put UC Davis at the top of your college search. Our 102 undergraduate majors and 101 graduate programs offer you the breadth and depth of opportunity to get an excellent education at one of the best public universities in the nation.

Undergraduates can learn more about our majors and minors — both real-world outcomes in terms of careers and the requirements you’ll need to complete your degree. As part of your UC Davis experience, we urge you to get engaged with another culture. Studying abroad is an education like no other. We’ve got the country, program and experience that will suit your needs. Take advantage of summer programs to make progress toward your degree or enroll in a range of on- and off-campus electives.

Graduate students at UC Davis will engage with a diverse community of scholars, be mentored by distinguished faculty and work in state-of-the-art facilities. And professional students will find going to UC Davis prepares you to be at the top of your field. You’ll be known as an innovator and a problem solver.

No matter the academic program, international students will discover UC Davis is a thriving global community. More than 6,000 students and scholars, and their families; from more than 100 countries visit our campus each year in pursuit of education and cultural immersion.

All students — including muliticultural, first-generation and out-of-state students — coming to UC Davis will find that their college or school is both home and launch pad to a future filled with possibilities. These units will connect you to peers, staff and faculty dedicated to your success.

Whether UC Davis is predicting the next global virus before it happens or developing more nutritious wheat for a hungry world, our research is making the world a better place to live. Here is where you will improve health, enrich life and help feed the world. Come to one of the top public research universities to make your mark.

The Office of Research assists our campus by cultivating relationships with government and industry, helping faculty in developing research and scholarly studies, and in coordinating the patenting and licensing of intellectual property.

At UC Davis, you will make your mark. By forging great friendships, joining clubs, playing sports and taking part in campus life, you will make the most of your time as a college student — and find out who you are. This campus is rich with traditions like Picnic Day and Homecoming, but you will also be part of our biggest Aggie tradition — doing things your way while transforming our university and making the world a better place. You’ll pick up life skills along the way, like leadership. And you’ll find UC Davis is one of a kind, like you. Beyond studying, you’ll find working in a foreign culture through one of UC Davis’ internships a strategic choice. Many students find they are more competitive for jobs or graduate school when their résumés feature international experience and cultural competency.

If you are an international student, we invite you to check out another country as part of your undergraduate experience. Being able to skillfully negotiate in a number of cultures will be invaluable to your future. Study abroad is an integral part of a UC Davis education. Through academic coursework, internships and experiential learning, UC Davis Study Abroad provides every student here the opportunity to graduate with an international experience. The program is a unit of Global Affairs.

Our faculty helps students flourish by developing courses that explore learning in creative ways. You will understand engineering through making coffee, social problems by designing a juvenile hall mural, and lighting design in a competition with your peers.

UC Davis Internships Abroad provide students with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in diverse fields at locations around the globe. There are many internship options available: UC Davis Summer Abroad Internships, UC Davis Quarter Abroad Internships, and University of California Education Abroad Program (UCEAP) Internships. All internship programs provide a great opportunity to get a leg-up in the job market and to enhance applications to professional schools. UC Davis Study Abroad partners closely with the Internship and Career Center and supports students to apply for transcript notation for their internship abroad.