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UC leads the nation in academic research

A new Washington Monthly ranking finds that the University of California sets the pace for university-led research.


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UC is the best public university in the country

The Forbes 2026 “America’s Top Colleges” list ranked eight UC campuses among its top 30 public universities, with six among the top 50 schools, public or private.


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New rankings show that UC is the country’s best value in education

Princeton Review and Money agree: UC campuses offer a stellar mix of academics, affordability and student outcomes.


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UC leads American public research universities in global impact

All 10 UC campuses are among the best universities in the world in research impact.


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UC secures top spots in 2024-25 U.S. News Best Colleges rankings

UCLA and UC Berkeley are the top public universities in the nation, with 7 University of California campuses in the top 30 and all nine campuses in the top 45.


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UC is the most inventive university

The University of California has once again topped a nationwide ranking of schools with the most utility patents.


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UC earns top spots in 2023-24 U.S. News Best Colleges rankings

UC Berkeley and UCLA tied for the best public university in the country, with six University of California undergraduate campuses among the top 20 and all nine in the top 40.


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UC tops Forbes, Washington Monthly rankings as America’s best university system

Four UC campuses are among the top 25 of all private or public universities in the country, says Forbes.


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UC graduate programs and schools among nation’s best in U.S. News rankings

UC’s 10 campuses earned stellar rankings across six disciplines this year, featuring some of the country’s best programs and most highly-regarded schools. 


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UC nabs top spots in 2022-23 U.S. News Best Colleges rankings

Two UC campuses tied for the best public university in the country — and six are in the top 10.