UC San Diego Mission Statement

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. The campus is committed to community engagement, public service and industry partnerships in order to advance the health and well-being of our region, state, nation and the world. Our academic community of world-renowned faculty, bright students and dedicated staff is characterized by a culture of interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation which spans the globe.

To foster the best possible working and learning environment, our university strives to maintain a climate of fairness, cooperation, and professionalism, which is embodied in our campus Principles of Community. UC San Diego embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential ingredients of academic excellence in higher education.

Principles of Community

The UCSD Principles of Community is a collaboratively developed statement, issued by the Chancellor, that provides a framework for diversity and affirms the unique contribution of each member of the UCSD community.

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Facts & Campus Profile

UC San Diego’s rich academic portfolio includes six undergraduate colleges, five academic divisions and five graduate and professional schools. The university’s award-winning scholars are experts at the forefront of their fields with an impressive track record for achieving scientific, medical and technological breakthroughs.

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The Institution

Nestled along the Pacific Ocean on 1,200 acres of coastal woodland, UC San Diego is a powerful magnet for those seeking a fresh approach to education and research.

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Academic Rankings

UC San Diego's high academic rankings reflect its status as one of the top institutions in the nation for higher education and research.

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Research Impact

Research universities are agents of change, uniting research and education, and spurring innovation.

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Faculty Honors

An outstanding faculty is the hallmark of any great institution. UC San Diego is home to many of the world's leading scholars in a variety of disciplines.

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Leadership Team

Chancellor Marye Anne Fox has been leading UC San Diego for almost five years and has assembled an impressive and diverse leadership team. Collectively, they are preparing to celebrate the University's 50th Anniversary and lay the groundwork for the next 50 years of local impact, national influence and global reach for the campus.

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