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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 ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï, 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
 

– ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï Faculty



71

MEMBERS
 

– Association of American Universities


 

NEWS


Sustainable agriculture. Shows two hands and a plant in between.
ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï awarded $1.5M for sustainable agriculture initiatives
Three interrelated projects have been funded by the California Department of Food and Agriculture
A scene from "Eat Your Catfish." (Courtesy photo)
‘Eat Your Catfish’ wins an Emmy
Co-directed by a UC Riverside MFA student, PBS will stream the documentary for free throughout October.

 

EVENTS


 

Explore UC Riverside

Take an in-person or virtual tour of ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï's beautiful, 1200-acre campus or explore ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï from anywhere using our interactive map with 360° photos and virtual tours.

  

Your All-Access Campus Pass to UC Riverside

Get the inside scoop on all things ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï as our student tour guides share what you should know about majors, student life, resources, and more.

 

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Learn How Affordable a ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï 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 ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï 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. ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï 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

ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï offers a wide range of opportunities for graduate study and research.
 

The Student Experience

At ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï, 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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