The campus's reputation attracts distinguished faculty of scholars and scientists in all fields, providing a rich learning experience.

Comprehensive Education

• A leader in interdisciplinary study, offering more than 100 academic majors and 90 graduate programs
• The largest undergraduate, engineering student population in the UC system, offering the most accredited majors
• A national leader in graduate and undergraduate biological sciences education
• #1 "Coolest School" in America for our efforts in advancing sustainability knowledge and practices (Sierra Magazine, August 2012)

Global Impact

• More than 4,900 international scholars and students studied and conducted research at UC Davis in 2009-2010
• Ranked 5th in the number of U.S. institutions hosting international scholars 2010
• Thirty active international alumni groups on six continents

Scientific Achievement

• A leader in interdisciplinary research aimed at finding innovative solutions to problems facing the world in the critical fields of health sciences, energy, transportation, agriculture and the environment
• Research powerhouse, receiving $678.6 million in research funding in 2009-2010 (ranked #10 of all U.S. universities in research funding by the National Science Foundation)
• Leads the nation in the academic quality of graduate and undergraduate education in biological sciences, and tops the charts in numbers of doctoral and bachelor degrees conferred in biological sciences
• Innovator in energy research: renewable energy, alternative vehicle fuels and lighting technology
• Ranked 5th in biological and agricultural engineering programs by U.S. News & World Report's 2011 "America's Best Colleges"

California Impact

• Ranked 8th among U.S. universities based on contributions to society (Washington Monthly, 2011)
• Research has fueled the growth of the $45 billion-a-year California wine industry and is recognized for its worldwide leadership in enology and viticulture

Student Experience

• Nearly half of all undergraduates participate in research. Students run a host of key campus services and events, including the Unitrans bus system, the campus post office and the annual Picnic Day, drawing more than 50,000 alumni, parents and friends
• The Internship and Career Center helps more than 5,000 students obtain internships each year, making it one of the largest campus-wide academic internship programs in the country
• 10th happiest U.S. College campus (Newsweek College Rankings, 2011)