About the University

The University of California, Davis was founded in 1908 as University Farm, a research and science-based education extension of the University of California, Berkeley. UC Davis is well known for having the greatest agriculture and veterinary medicine programmes in the world. The institution also provides courses in engineering, law, medicine, and management, among other fields of study. As the century progressed, UC Davi's mission broadened to encompass a broader vision of how it should serve the public. The university is also affiliated with the Association of American Universities, the Association of Pacific Rim Universities, Universities Research Association and National Space Grant College and Fellowship Program. The University of California, Davis is ranked #108 in the world by QS World University Rankings 2022, #67 as per THE World University Rankings 2022 and #67 as per U.S. News Best Global Universities. The Western Association of Schools and Colleges has granted university accreditation (WASC). 

The university's campuses, including the main academic campus, are located along Interstate 80 in Yolo County, next to the city of Davis, USA. Sacramento, the state capital, is home to UC Davis Health. UC Davis also has holdings and facilities around California, as well as one in Nevada. Aside from first-rate instructional facilities such as classrooms, auditoriums, libraries, and labs, the university campus also has a variety of leisure and athletic amenities. There are racquetball and basketball courts, a climbing wall, an equestrian center, an indoor track, a large swimming pool, a bowling alley, a billiards room, a TV lounge, and a crafts center on the premises. Engineering, Agricultural Sciences, Mathematics, Anthropology, Social Sciences, Media, Design, Computer Science, Arts, Economics, Environment, Architecture, Pharmacy, Philosophy, Medicine, and Psychology are among the 101 graduate and 102 undergraduate programmes offered by UC Davis. Accomplishments and Alumni The University of California at Davis is one of the greatest universities in the country for encouraging research in a variety of subjects. At UC Davis, 50% of undergraduate students participate in research and creative initiatives. Instead of competing with one another, the university encourages students to collaborate. As a result, students are well equipped to come up with unique ideas and practical solutions. The university's ultimate purpose is to assist its community in growing and succeeding in various professions. Not only that but the university has also been ranked 1st in the nation for diversity, inclusiveness and internationalization and 12th among the top 100 producers of minority bachelor's degrees. UC Davis alumni can be found all over the world. By becoming a member of CAAA, UC Davis alumni can take advantage of exclusive benefits. Some of the notable alumni names of UC Davis include - Tracy Caldwell Dyson (American Chemist), Hasan Minhaj (American Comedian), Stephen Robinson (Astronaut), and Martin Yan is a Chinese-American food writer and chef who hosts the renowned PBS cooking show "Yan Can Cook." Student Diversity and Visiting Companies

The university has about 39,000 students and a faculty-to-student ratio of 20:1. UC Davis is a globally engaged university with a strong international student body that gives 1,300 students the chance to enroll in study abroad programmes each year. In over 30 nations, university lecturers lead over 50 programmes. Furthermore, the Cross-Cultural Center (CCC) at UC Davis is dedicated to making the world a more just and liberated place. The university foster's identity development, critical consciousness, and collaborative creativity by creating compassionate communal spaces. The university has a strong placement record, having placed numerous students in reputable companies such as Blue California, Fresh works, EY, Synopsys, Walmart, etc.