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UC San Diego is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through excellence in education and research at the undergraduate, graduate, professional school and postdoctoral levels.

Undergraduates

Find out why UC San Diego is a world-class university. We attract the highest caliber students to study with our renowned faculty, which boasts 5 Nobel laureates. Student researchers work alongside those making groundbreaking discoveries in our state-of-the-art research facilities.

UCSD's undergraduate college system creates a small-college feel within a large university community.

Graduates

More than 40 graduate departments offer degrees in diverse fields: bioengineering, ethnic studies, physics, political science, biochemistry, literature, neuroscience, visual arts, and beyond.

A premier institution for doctoral work, UCSD's facilities, funding, education, and research rank us high among the world's top institutions.

Jobs

Find a challenging career in a workplace where you'll learn and thrive. UCSD recruits the best and brightest faculty and staff. We support our employees through extensive training opportunities, benefits, and career-advancement programs.