The University of California is leading the way in entrepreneurship and research, according to two new 2026 rankings. UC Berkeley ranked No. 1 worldwide for undergraduate alumni who launch venture-backed businesses, while five other UC campuses also placed among PitchBook’s top 100: UCLA, UC San Diego, UC Santa Barbara, UC Davis and UC Irvine.

UC campuses also earned top marks for research, with UC San Diego and UC Berkeley ranking first and second among public institutions in Washington Monthly’s research rankings.

“The latest Pitchbook rankings reaffirm public higher education’s essential role in fostering innovation, world-changing startups, and economic growth,” said UC President James B. Milliken. “No institution does this better than the University of California. This year, six UC campuses were named in the top 100 schools for entrepreneurs, including UC Berkeley at number one for the fourth consecutive year. I am proud of our students, faculty, alumni, and staff for embodying the spirit of ingenuity that defines our university and state.”

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