Grad school at UC

Right now you’re probably more concerned about next week’s deadlines than planning the rest of your life. But now is the perfect time to dream about the contribution you’d like to make to the world—and what you’ll need to make it happen. UC is one of the world’s premier research universities and our graduate programs are among the best. You belong here.

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With so many students applying to graduate school, it’s important to lay the groundwork now so you’ll stand out from the crowd when you apply. We have tips that will help you create an outstanding graduate school application, whatever your field or focus.

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With more than 600 graduate degree programs across 10 campuses, the University of California offers a world-class education that can help turn your aspirations into reality. At UC, you'll become part of a dynamic and collaborative community of scholars from across the globe, bringing together a wide range of perspectives and experiences. Together, you’ll pursue knowledge, innovation, and solutions that make a lasting impact on the world.

“Many times we don’t take chances because we may not believe in our abilities, but you don’t need to have it all figured out. You just need to be open to learning along the way, making mistakes and reaching out.”

Ana Guerrero, Ph.D. Education, UC Santa Barbara

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Use the graduate degree search tool to discover which UC campuses offer graduate programs in your area of interest.

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