University of California, Merced. First, Further, Forward.
UC Merced Featured on The College Tour
Explore the UC Merced experience through The College Tour student segments.
RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Innovative, interdisciplinary research is a cornerstone of UC Merced’s mission. Our San Joaquin Valley home and the nearby Sierra Nevada are living laboratories for studies that yield solutions for the region, California and beyond.
RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Innovative, interdisciplinary research is a cornerstone of UC Merced’s mission. Our San Joaquin Valley home and the nearby Sierra Nevada are living laboratories for studies that yield solutions for the region, California and beyond.
STUDENT LIFE
UC Merced students have a once-in-a-lifetime chance to help create the student life experience for those who will follow. Check out how our students influence UC Merced below.
UNDERGRADUATE
UC Merced is the ideal place for first-year students to begin their academic journey or for transfer students to discover fresh challenges in a unique environment.
GRADUATE
From Quantitative and Systems Biology to Mechanical Engineering and numerous niches between, UC Merced’s 18 graduate programs give students a rewarding path to discovery, achievement and personal growth.
MAJORS & MINORS
UC Merced offers 25 majors, 25 minors, and 18 graduate programs taught by more than 450 faculty members, along with visiting professors and lecturers from some of the world's top-ranked universities. The list will grow as the young campus expands enrollment and deepens its academic influence.
EVENTS CALENDAR
Keep up with what’s happening at UC Merced with our interactive calendar. Search for workshops, lectures, professional development opportunities, sports events, and more.
EXPLORE UC MERCED
UC Merced is a community bound by student success, exceptional research, dynamic teaching and commitment to diversity. In this publication, discover current research advancements, delve into student experiences and explore the grounds with an interactive campus map.
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