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University of California, Riverside

University of California, Riverside

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Bold Hearts. Brilliant Minds.

At UC Riverside you won’t just take classes—you’ll take action. Powered by a great education, world-leading research, and knowledge-driven impact, our students are transforming the nation and the world. Because at UCR, we are a tapestry of trailblazers—from first generation students to globally recognized researchers—bringing together fluency of thinking that accelerates bold solutions and transforms lives.

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NO. 1

OVERALL
 

– U.S. News Social Mobility Rankings

NO. 2

FOR FINANCIAL AID
 

– Business Insider

2

NOBEL PRIZE WINNERS
 

– UCR Faculty

71

MEMBERS
 

– Association of American Universities

 

NEWS

Winston Chung Hall at the Bourns College of Engineering
January 22, 2025
Bourns doctoral students earn research awards
One is harnessing the power of yeast. Another is profiling maliciousness. A third is using electromagnetic levitation to create new metal alloys.  Sci-fi characters? No. Award-winning doctoral students? Yes! 
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Katayoon “Katie” Dehesh, UC Riverside distinguished professor and molecular biochemist. (UCR/Stan Lim)
January 15, 2025
Finding the power within
UC Riverside distinguished professor Katayoon “Katie” Dehesh has defied governments, gender expectations, and scientific beliefs.
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UC Riverside Celebrates New School of Business Building

UCR’s School of Business unveiled a new state-of-the-art building featuring an auditorium, computer lab, coffee shop, and dynamic spaces for students to learn and study.

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Learn How Affordable a UCR Degree Can Be

Grants, scholarships, loans, and work study are offered to UC Riverside students, who receive some of the most generous financial aid packages in the nation. Business Insider ranked UCR No. 2 in the country for financial aid.

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Degrees and Majors

Explore more than 80 undergraduate degree programs at UC Riverside. If you want to go far, come here.

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First-Year Students

First Year

UC Riverside first-year students come from all over California and throughout the world—ready for a challenge.

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Transfer students

Transfer

Your journey starts here, transfer to UC Riverside. UCR is the right place to help you achieve your goals.

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International

Each year, international students from more than 65 countries choose UC Riverside.
 

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Graduate students

Graduate

UCR offers a wide range of opportunities for graduate study and research.
 

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The Student Experience

At UCR, our strength lies in our diversity. You'll be joining a community of faculty and students from over 80 countries and countless cultural identities to exchange knowledge, build social mobility, and shape future leaders.

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