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One of the top 10 public universities in the nation for over a decade.
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Celebrating Native American Heritage Month
Celebrating Native American Heritage Month at Triton Leaders Conference
Each November, UC San Diego recognizes and celebrates the achievements, cultures and contributions of Native American people and tribes during Native American Heritage Month. In commemoration, the campus community is invited to participate in a variety of events such as a Kumeyaay canoe-building workshop, a wellness club, a beading workshop, a film screening and more.
Learn more about the eventsUC San Diego Athletics Ranks No.1 in Graduation Rates Among Public Universities
The NCAA’s latest report on student-athlete graduation rates names UC San Diego Athletics as the nation’s top-performing public institution across all three divisions. This achievement underscores the university’s steadfast commitment to academic and athletic excellence, showcasing the success of its student-athletes both in the classroom and in competition.
Free Speech
We affirm the right to freedom of expression at UC San Diego. Learn more about free speech and expressive activities.
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Your journey is unique—whether as a first-generation student, a community college transfer, an international scholar or student veteran—and we are dedicated to your success. Dive deep into our vibrant learning community taught by award-winning faculty with an ocean backdrop.
UNDERGRADUATE
UC San Diego first-year and transfer students come from all over California and throughout the world—ready for challenge and discovery
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Work alongside world-class experts—and become one. Join our thriving community of graduate and professional scholars.
MEDICAL AND PHARMACY
Invent the future of care through the education and research opportunities offered through UC San Diego’s School of Medicine and Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences.
LIFELONG LEARNING
Looking to prepare for college, advance your career with certificate and degree-related programs, or just seeking to enrich your personal growth? We offer a range of courses and programs to help you meet your goals.
Arts at UC San Diego
From Broadway-bound plays and captivating musical performances by Grammy-winning artists to futuristic film screenings and gravity-defying sculptures, UC San Diego’s vibrant art scene has something for everyone. There are hundreds of visual and performing art events happening as well as numerous ways to get creative — from art courses to craft workshops.
Shooting for the Stars
In a series of successful launches, most recently aboard the Axiom 3, researchers affiliated with the UC San Diego Sanford Stem Cell Institute have sent various types of stem cells to space aboard the International Space Station, where the unique microgravity environment offers an unparalleled view into the molecular mechanisms of cancer and aging.
FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIPS
Whether you’re a first-year, transfer, or graduate student, the UC system has one of the most generous and progressive financial aid programs in the nation. College is within your reach.
Our Thriving Student Life
There are plenty of ways to find community and have fun on campus. Watch a show at one of UC San Diego’s performance venues, participate in fitness classes, join a student organization and more.
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