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University of California, Riverside

University of California, Riverside

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Bold Hearts. Brilliant Minds.

At â¹ûÊÓƵ 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 UCR, 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.

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NO. 1

OVERALL
 

– U.S. News Social Mobility Rankings

NO. 2

FOR FINANCIAL AID
 

– Business Insider

2

NOBEL PRIZE WINNERS
 

– UCR Faculty

71

MEMBERS
 

– Association of American Universities

 

NEWS

Gus Argenal, â¹ûÊÓƵ's new men's basketball coach
May 02, 2025
UCR names Gus Argenal head men's basketball coach
Gus Argenal has been named head coach of â¹ûÊÓƵ's men's basketball team. He comes to UCR from Cal State San Bernardino, where he won 50 games in two years, and delivered two NCAA Division II Tournament appearances, including a trip to the Division II final four. Argenal replaces Mike Magpayo, who left UCR this spring for Fordham University after a highly successful five-year run, including two 20-plus win seasons in the past three years. 
Hailing Jin and Mary Droser
May 02, 2025
National Academy of Sciences welcomes two UCR faculty members
The National Academy of Sciences (NAS) welcomes two â¹ûÊÓƵ professors as new members: Mary Droser, distinguished professor of earth and planetary sciences, and Hailing Jin, Cy Mouradick Endowed Chair of microbiology and plant pathology.

 

EVENTS

 

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

  

Explore the World’s Largest Indoor Atmospheric Chamber

Take a tour through the Atmospheric Processes Laboratory, where â¹ûÊÓƵ's students and researchers at â¹ûÊÓƵ are tackling air quality and developing innovative ways to combat climate change.

 

ACADEMIC CALENDAR

 

 

Learn How Affordable a UCR Degree Can Be

Grants, scholarships, loans, and work study are offered to â¹ûÊÓƵ students, who receive some of the most generous financial aid packages in the nation. Business Insider ranked UCR No. 2 in the country for financial aid.

Degrees and Majors

Explore more than 80 undergraduate degree programs at â¹ûÊÓƵ. If you want to go far, come here.

Attending â¹ûÊÓƵ

First-Year Students

First Year

â¹ûÊÓƵ 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 â¹ûÊÓƵ. UCR is the right place to help you achieve your goals.

International students

International

Each year, international students from more than 65 countries choose â¹ûÊÓƵ.
 

Graduate students

Graduate

UCR offers a wide range of opportunities for graduate study and research.
 

The Student Experience

At UCR, 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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Riverside, CA 92521

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