
UC San Diego’s high academic rankings reflect its status as one of the leading universities in the country for excellence in education and research. Students have the opportunity to work closely with faculty members, including nobel laureates, interact with other top students, and enjoy endless opportunities for personal and intellectual development. UC San Diego’s divisions, schools, colleges, departments and interdisciplinary programs are the organizations that keep academic excellence thriving. We take pride in our local impact, national influence and global reach.
UC San Diego's rich variety of academic disciplines ensures you'll find a major that suits your skills and interests. Look into the many excellent degree programs, ranging from traditional to innovative, offered by academic departments, as well as an exciting selection of degrees offered by interdisciplinary academic programs, such as computing and the arts, earth sciences, and international studies.
UC San Diego's academic departments offer undergraduate majors and minors taught by world-renowned faculty who engage with students in novel research projects as well as classroom-centered instruction. The ever-growing list of interdisciplinary programs features majors and minors that cross the boundaries between traditional departments and disciplines, giving students opportunities to study topics that reflect the dynamic collaborations across the various disciplines of the campus. Learn about the faculty, degree programs and minors, activities and services available by exploring the department and program sites.
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UC San Diego offers advanced and professional degrees in a variety of disciplines, from science and technology, social science and the humanities, to medicine and business. Join us for a challenging and rewarding education in your field of interest.
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