Boldly Californian

The University of California drives the economy and improves lives through education, research and healthcare.

UC’s impact across America

For America 250, we’re celebrating the people at UC who are shaping the American story, both past and present.

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How Jackie Robinson and 7 other UC sports legends changed the world

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Made in the USA, grown in California

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How veteran care at UC transforms the future of medicine

Celebrating America’s 250th year 

As America marks 250 years, UC is helping build what comes next. We’re proud to continue to advance research, improve health care and fuel discoveries that impact the lives of all Americans. 

America 250 

About UC

#1
public university in the U.S.
85%
of UC undergraduates are from California
2nd
largest employer in California

Campuses and locations

UC is one university made up of 10 campuses, 6 academic health centers, 3 national laboratories and more. 

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Campuses

Each of our campuses ranks among the best in the world. Nine campuses offer undergraduate and graduate education, while one is exclusively focused on graduate health education. 

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Health centers

UC’s six academic health centers and 21 hospitals keep millions of Californians healthy across the state.

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National laboratories

We help oversee three national labs for the US Department of Energy.  It’s where cutting-edge science meets the curiosity and vibrancy of UC life.