ABOUT
UC SAN DIEGO
At the University of California San Diego, we prefer the path less traveled. And it has led us to remarkable new ways of seeing and making a difference in the world.
We Make Changemakers
Recognized as one of the top 15 research universities worldwide, our culture of collaboration sparks discoveries that advance society and drive economic impact. Everything we do is dedicated to ensuring our students have the opportunity to become changemakers, equipped with the multidisciplinary tools needed to accelerate answers to our world’s most pressing issues.
OUR MISSION
UC San Diego is transforming California and a diverse global society by educating, by generating and disseminating knowledge and creative works, and by engaging in public service.
OUR VISION FOR THE FUTURE
We will prepare the next generation of global leaders to channel their passions into driving innovation, fueling economic growth and making our world a better place.
INNOVATION RUNS DEEP. IT’S IN OUR DNA.
Our founders had one criterion: to be distinctive. Explore UC San Diego’s standout moments.
UC San Diego in the news
March 20, 2018
UC San Diego’s Ph.D. Programs Dominate U.S. News and World Report’s Best Grad Schools List
March 22, 2018
Campus Welcomes Soda and Swine, Enlists Next Wave Commercial to Attract Innovative Retail Operators
CREATING A HEALTHIER WORLD,
ONE LIFE AT A TIME
UC San Diego is affiliated with UC San Diego Health, which is consistently ranked among the top health care systems in the nation for advanced specialty care.
Reimagining Public Art
UC San Diego is home to the world renowned Stuart Collection, a unique assemblage of site-specific works by leading artists of our time. From the iconic “Sun God” sculpture to the gravity-defying “Fallen Star” atop Jacobs Hall, these public art pieces are intimately tied to the identity and life of the campus.
72° and sunny almost all year round.
You’ll want to come visit.
Come for the tour, stay for the beach!
Can't make it out here?
Interested in learning about the art, history and architecture of our campus? Visit our guided Public Tours page for details.