Why UC Davis

UC Davis is one of the world's pre-eminent public universities and welcomes international students. The campus is set in the heart of California, close to the state capital and the San Francisco Bay Area.

Academic Excellence
UC Davis is a leader in interdisciplinary study, offering more than 100 academic majors and 86 graduate programs. UC Davis has top-ranked programs in Agriculture, Environmental Sciences, Biological Sciences, Engineering, Education, Arts, Humanities, Math, Physical Sciences, Social Sciences, Law, Medicine and Veterinary Medicine.

Multi-cultural Environment
The University of California, Davis provides an opportunity for international discovery and learning by engaging faculty, staff and students in international research and internationalization of knowledge. Our faculty and students develop skills for success in a diverse, multi-cultural environment.

Research Leadership
UC Davis received $544 million in research awards in 2006. The campus ranks first in the UC system and fifth in the nation in non-federal research expenditures, reflecting the real-world applicability of its research.

Student Life
UC Davis has a relaxed atmosphere, with abundant open space, trees and lawns. Underlying UC Davis' casual style, however, are a fundamental seriousness and a dedication to academic excellence. The campus offers hundreds of clubs, sports and cultural activities. The Recreation Center coordinates intercollegiate sports, club sports and intramural programs. The Student Program and Activity Center is a useful resource for available student activities.

Location
UC Davis is located in central California, with access to the San Francisco Bay Area, the Pacific Ocean, and the Sierra Nevada mountains. With multi-cultural cities and beautiful outdoors in close reach, UC Davis is an ideally situated campus.