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Graduate Admissions

Grow beyond
your expectations

UC Davis is one of the most prestigious public universities in the world for a reason. The university and the amazing college town surrounding it, is designed specifically to help you grow beyond even your expectations.

Graduate programs

With over 100 graduate programs, we have a program for nearly every career path.

Admissions requirements

Learn what you will need to start your graduate degree.

Applying to grad school

Get everything you need to know to start your application.

Our rankings

Ranked 1st in the nation in agriculture and forestry

Ranked 1st in the nation in veterinary medicine

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Ranked 11th best university in America, by value

Ranked 9th nationally among public universities

Why choose UC Davis?

UC Davis combines all the prestige of a top tier public research university with an uncommonly collaborative academic culture. Plus we have an exciting, safe and friendly community. We hope you’ll join us.

The Davis difference

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Renowned faculty

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Research with an impact

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College town atmosphere

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Collaborative Spirit

Graduate program facts

UC Davis offers more than 100 graduate degree programs.

UC Davis serves 6,000 graduate students annually.

UC Davis is #1 nationally for number of biological and biomedical doctorates earned by underrepresented minorities.

88% of graduate students receive some form of financial support.

Top academics
at an affordable cost

UC Davis ranks second among affordable top colleges, and the city of Davis offers a low cost of living and numerous discounts to students to make the student experience accessible to all.

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Explore UC Davis

Take a virtual tour

Take a virtual stroll through our entire 3,500 acre campus or take a focus walkthrough based on your interests!

Walk through the campus!

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Schedule an in-person visit

There is nothing quite like an in-person tour of UC Davis. Our friendly and informative tour guides — often current students — will give you the inside scoop on our culture and traditions.

Come see us!

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Picture UC Davis

Students walking into the UC Davis Memorial Union to start their day.

The Memorial Union at UC Davis provides students with several places to eat and study, an information center, resources for food insecurity, a book store, a Veterans Success Center and much more.

students studying under a large tree in the arboretum

There are many places in the Arboretum to study, relax or just take in the view.

The Silo offers many options for food including food trucks, Peet’s Coffee and the newly opened Silo Market.

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The Activities and Recreation Center is a 150,000 square foot destination full of ways to stay active.

First year students charging the football field

One of the great UC Davis traditions is the Running of the First-years, where new Aggies run into UC Davis Health Stadium together to show their spirit.

Foor students enjoy the sun and water of the UC Davis rec pool

The UC Davis Recreation Pool is open all Spring and is a great chance to get out in the sun.

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Students like Akira Hood get first hand experience at the Sheep Barn, where she can apply her skills as an Animal Science major.

Students ride their bicycles past the Manetti Shrem Museum of Art at UC Davis

The Manetti Shrem Museum offers students and the public a place to admire famous artworks, listen to unique speakers, attend a class or just sit and soak in the creativity.

A red double decker bus rolls through campus during the Picnic Day parade

Picnic Day is a family-friendly event offered each spring where you can experience the richness of diversity and achievement at UC Davis, as well as the surrounding community in areas of research, teaching, service and campus life.