University of California San Diego
Reaching for the STARS at Triton Leaders Conference
UC San Diego has solidified its position as a global leader in sustainability by earning a top rating in the Sustainability Tracking Assessment and Rating System (STARS). Ranking third in the nation among Platinum-rated institutions, we lead the way in sustainable innovation, reducing emissions, advancing climate education and empowering our community through groundbreaking initiatives such as the Jane Teranes Climate Change Education Requirement for incoming first-year students and the Blue Line Trolley extension.
Beyond a Traditional Transcript
UC San Diego’s Co-Curricular Record (CCR) is redefining how students showcase their experiences beyond the classroom. Offered through the Teaching and Learning Commons, this official university document verifies student achievements in everything from research and internships to mentorship and global engagement—providing a powerful complement to academic transcripts. Unlike a self-reported resume, the CCR undergoes a rigorous validation process, ensuring employers and graduate programs recognize the depth of a student’s skills and contributions.
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ATTEND UC SAN DIEGO
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.
GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL
Work alongside world-class experts—and become one. Join our thriving community of graduate and professional scholars.
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.
ACADEMICS
We merge disciplines and surpass expectations, empowering students to think creatively across boundaries, resulting in unimagined discoveries.
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One of the top 10 public universities in the nation for over a decade.
Featured in: U.S. News & World Report
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#3
Among the top public universities in the nation.
Featured in: Forbes
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#7
In research spending by total R&D expenditures.
Featured in: National Science Foundation
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Among all institutions across the globe of highly cited researchers. We merge disciplines and surpass expectations, empowering students to think creatively across.
Featured in: Clarivate
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.
Preparing for the Next Pandemic
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has selected UC San Diego as one of three institutions to lead the CHARM Network, a major initiative aimed at improving pandemic preparedness. As part of the five-year cooperative agreement, School of Medicine researchers will study the spread of respiratory viruses and immune responses across diverse populations, serving as a central data hub for the nationwide effort.
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.