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University of California, Riverside

University of California, Riverside

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Leading groundbreaking research, elevating student success

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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 ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡, 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
 

– ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Faculty

71

MEMBERS
 

– Association of American Universities

 

NEWS

Pierce Lawn on campus
June 25, 2025
̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ named a top value in college ranking
UC Riverside has once again been named a great value in the Princeton Review’s latest college rankings, where it was ranked No. 33 overall on the list’s Top 50 Best Value Colleges among public schools.
Galapagos tomatoes
June 23, 2025
Tomatoes in the Galápagos are de-evolving
Wild-growing tomatoes are on the black-rock islands of the Galápagos are doing something peculiar. They’re shedding millions of years of evolution, reverting to a primitive genetic state that resurrects ancient chemical defenses.

 

EVENTS

 

Explore UC Riverside

Take an in-person or virtual tour of ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡'s beautiful, 1200-acre campus or explore ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ from anywhere using our interactive map with 360° photos and virtual tours.

  

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.

 

ACADEMIC CALENDAR

 

 

Learn How Affordable a ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ 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 ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ 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.

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.

Transfer students

Transfer

Your journey starts here, transfer to UC Riverside. ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ is the right place to help you achieve your goals.

International students

International

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

Graduate students

Graduate

̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ offers a wide range of opportunities for graduate study and research.
 

The Student Experience

At ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡, 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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900 University Ave.
Riverside, CA 92521

Tel: (951) 827-1012