Applying to UC as a first-year student? We’ve got answers to some of the top questions students ask, including tips on how to think about the narrative sections of the application, like the Personal Insight Questions.

Are you applying to the University of California for fall admission as a first-year student? Don’t stress! We’ve got pointers and info right here, from how the admissions process works to getting financial aid and top tips for applying.

Lab-grown seafood, a new treatment for Parkinson's disease and a kid-safe power saw are among the genius ideas from UC inventors honored by TIME magazine in 2025.

As technology advances in English, a UC Santa Cruz professor is making sure Indigenous languages don’t get left behind.

From GPS to innovations in computing and optics, technologies developed for space research at UC Santa Cruz touch nearly every aspect of modern life.

From tips for filling out the application to finding help with college costs, we’ve got resources that can help.

UC has one of the strongest financial aid programs in the nation, with more than half of California undergraduates getting enough financial aid to cover all their tuition.

Live from New York, it’s … the University of California!

A multi-institute effort to analyze iconic coastal fog, under pressure from rising temperatures, aims to enhance society’s ability to manage coastal resources and steward coastal ecosystems in a changing climate.

Seven UC campuses ranked among the top 25 public schools and multiple UC campuses earned top 5 rankings for social mobility and support for veterans.

The 2026 America’s Top Colleges list features an all-UC top 3 and eight campuses in the top 30 for producing successful, low-debt graduates.

Engineers prove their technique is effective even with the lowest-cost WiFi devices.