UC Davis
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About Us
We grow California
UC Davis was founded in 1908 to serve the state of California. We do and we always will. And today, the seed that was planted those years ago has grown into one of the world’s top universities.
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UC Davis at a glance
[38,347
students](https://aggiedata.ucdavis.edu/#student)
[107
academic majors](https://www.ucdavis.edu/majors)
[6
professional schools](https://www.ucdavis.edu/academics/professional-programs)
[625
beds in teaching hospital](https://health.ucdavis.edu/medicalcenter/aboutus/)
[101
graduate degrees](https://www.ucdavis.edu/graduate-programs)
[21:1
student to faculty ratio](https://www.ucdavis.edu/academics)
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What sets UC Davis apart?
Our talented students are more likely to collaborate than compete. This friendly approach has led to an incredibly rich campus community that turns big ideas into real solutions.
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Undergraduate research](https://www.ucdavis.edu/research/undergraduate)
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College town atmosphere](https://www.ucdavis.edu/campus-life/californias-college-town)
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Teamwork and humility](https://www.ucdavis.edu/about/locations/unique-to-uc-davis)
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Flexible majors](https://www.ucdavis.edu/undeclared-and-exploratory-majors)
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Sustainability](https://www.ucdavis.edu/about/sustainability)
Quick facts
### Received over $1 billion in research funding in 2021-22
### UC Davis Health serves 30,000 patients a year and handles nearly 1 million visits
### On any given day, there are over 22,000 bikes on our campus
### Our athletics name is “The Aggies” — a reference to our agricultural beginnings
### 50% of our undergraduate students conduct research and creative projects beyond the classroom
Boundless academics
[### World-class research
UC Davis is a tier-one research university. Discoveries made by our students and faculty continue to improve the lives of people here in California and around the world.
Explore our research](https://www.ucdavis.edu/research)
[### A school for every interest
In addition to our undergraduate and graduate study opportunities, we have professional schools in medicine, law, business, veterinary medicine, nursing and education.
See our professional schools](https://www.ucdavis.edu/academics/professional-programs)
[### Study abroad
Through the Global Learning Hub, students can find global learning opportunities available on campus, in the region, and across all seven continents.
Find opportunities](https://www.ucdavis.edu/academics/study-abroad)
[### Bodega Bay Marine Lab
Bodega Marine Laboratory (BML) is a leader in multidisciplinary research aimed at solving complex environmental problems in coastal ecosystems.
Learn about the lab](https://marinescience.ucdavis.edu/)
[### Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC)
TERC is internationally recognized for its multidisciplinary, collaborative research on lakes and their surrounding watersheds.
Explore TERC](https://tahoe.ucdavis.edu/)
[### Faculty mentors
UC Davis Graduate Studies supports and advances graduate faculty-student mentoring through a variety of efforts, such as the Distinguished Graduate and Distinguished Postdoctoral Scholar Mentoring Awards.
Meet our mentors](https://grad.ucdavis.edu/mentoring)
Land Acknowledgment
We should take a moment to acknowledge the land on which UC Davis is located. For thousands of years, this land has been the home of Patwin people. Today, there are three federally recognized Patwin tribes: Cachil DeHe Band of Wintun Indians of the Colusa Indian Community, Kletsel Dehe Wintun Nation, and Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation. The Patwin people have remained committed to the stewardship of this land over many centuries. It has been cherished and protected, as elders have instructed the young through generations. We are honored and grateful to be here today on their traditional lands.
Learn more about Land Acknowledgment
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UC Davis history
We first opened our doors in 1908 as the University Farm, the research and science-based instruction extension of UC Berkeley. As the century evolved, our mission expanded beyond agriculture to match a larger understanding of how we should be serving the public.
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[### Feeding a Growing Population
Connecting our research and expertise to the effort to feed a growing population under a changing climate.
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[### Science & Climate
UC Davis is applying its collective strengths in science, engineering, art and design to the problem of climate change and a warming planet.
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[### Advancing Health Worldwide
Advancing the study of medicine as a worldwide leader in human health and veterinary sciences.
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[### Driven by Curiosity
Answering foundational questions about our world, showcasing research that transcends science, technology, arts and humanities, and social sciences.
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