University of California

10 accredited campuses — each with its own specialist strengths and rankings.

UC Berkeley's EECS program feeds directly into Silicon Valley's top tech firms.

UC San Francisco is a leading medical research campus — no undergraduate programs.

Over $9 billion in annual research funding across the UC system.

Each campus has its own feel — from Berkeley's urban energy to Santa Barbara's coastal setting. On-campus housing is available at all 10 campuses, with most guaranteeing first-year students a place.

California offers year-round sunshine, a tech-driven economy, and one of the largest student populations in the US. Public transport, campus shuttles, and bike networks keep daily life manageable.