Graduate Admissions

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Graduate Admissions

Grow beyond
your expectations

�ٺ��Ƶ is one of the most prestigious public universities in the world for a reason. The university and the amazing college town surrounding it, is designed specifically to help you grow beyond even your expectations.

Graduate programs

With over 100 graduate programs, we have a program for nearly every career path.

Our rankings

Ranked 1st in the nation in agriculture and forestry

Ranked 1st in the nation in veterinary medicine

Ranked 9th nationally among public universities

Why choose �ٺ��Ƶ?

�ٺ��Ƶ combines all the prestige of a top tier public research university with an uncommonly collaborative academic culture. Plus we have an exciting, safe and friendly community. We hope you’ll join us.

The Davis difference

Renowned faculty

A �ٺ��Ƶ researcher maintains a small submersible that is designed to collect ocean temperature data

Research with an impact

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College town atmosphere

Two students laugh while collaborating on a project

Collaborative Spirit

Graduate program facts

Top academics
at an affordable cost

�ٺ��Ƶ ranks second among affordable top colleges, and the city of Davis offers a low cost of living and numerous discounts to students to make the student experience accessible to all.

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Explore �ٺ��Ƶ

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Schedule an in-person visit

There is nothing quite like an in-person tour of �ٺ��Ƶ. Our friendly and informative tour guides — often current students — will give you the inside scoop on our culture and traditions.

Come see us!

A view of an egghead sculpture in front of Mrak Hall surrounded by cork oaks.

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Students walking into the �ٺ��Ƶ Memorial Union to start their day.

The Memorial Union at �ٺ��Ƶ provides students with several places to eat and study, an information center, resources for food insecurity, a book store, a Veterans Success Center and much more.

students studying under a large tree in the arboretum

There are many places in the Arboretum to study, relax or just take in the view.

The Silo offers many options for food including food trucks, Peet’s Coffee and the newly opened Silo Market.

A student poses against a row of squat racks

The Activities and Recreation Center is a 150,000 square foot destination full of ways to stay active.

First year students charging the football field

One of the great �ٺ��Ƶ traditions is the Running of the First-years, where new Aggies run into �ٺ��Ƶ Health Stadium together to show their spirit.

Foor students enjoy the sun and water of the �ٺ��Ƶ rec pool

The �ٺ��Ƶ Recreation Pool is open all Spring and is a great chance to get out in the sun.

A student holds a cute baby goat in the doorway of a barn

Students like Akira Hood get first hand experience at the Sheep Barn, where she can apply her skills as an Animal Science major.

Students ride their bicycles past the Manetti Shrem Museum of Art at �ٺ��Ƶ

The Manetti Shrem Museum offers students and the public a place to admire famous artworks, listen to unique speakers, attend a class or just sit and soak in the creativity.

A red double decker bus rolls through campus during the Picnic Day parade

Picnic Day is a family-friendly event offered each spring where you can experience the richness of diversity and achievement at �ٺ��Ƶ, as well as the surrounding community in areas of research, teaching, service and campus life.