Ray of Light Icon

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.

Learn More about UC Riverside


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


Campus shatters previous fall admissions record
UC Riverside admitted a total of 71,069 first-year and transfer students for fall 2025, a new record. It far exceeded the previous record of 51,345, set last year. "Offering admission to more students this year reflects our deep commitment to expanding opportunities for students who aspire to attend a world-class university, like UCR,” said Veronica Zendejas, undergraduate admissions director. “We’re growing in a way that’s intentional and student-centered, with new programs, expanded housing, and investments that enhance the undergraduate experience across the board.”
Read More »
Bill Clinton visited Vietnam in 2000
U.S., Vietnam mark 30th anniversary of normalized relations
America withdrew its troops from Vietnam in 1973 and South Vietnam fell in 1975. The “fall” (or, in the official Vietnamese view the “reunification”) of Saigon was the subject of many 50th anniversary events this past spring on April 30th. This year also marks a far less-studied milestone: the 30th anniversary of the re-establishment of full diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Vietnam in July 1995. Since then, a once-feared “enemy” of the United States has become, in the language of the U.S.
Read More »

 

EVENTS


 

Explore UC Riverside

Take an in-person or virtual tour of UCR's beautiful, 1200-acre campus or explore UCR from anywhere using our interactive map with 360° photos and virtual tours.

Campus Tours  Campus Map

Tour the New School of Business Building

Class is in session at UC Riverside's new School of Business building! Featuring an auditorium, communal study spaces, and a café, this state-of-the-art facility is an innovative hub for the next generation of thinkers and doers.

 Watch Video

ACADEMIC CALENDAR


 

 

View Calendar

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.

Degrees and Majors

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

Majors

Attending UC Riverside

First-Year Students

First Year

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

First Year

Transfer students

Transfer

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

Transfer

International students

International

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

International

Graduate students

Graduate

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

Graduate

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.

Explore campus life

 

FOLLOW US