The University of California, Santa Cruz (UC Santa Cruz) is a public research university in Santa Cruz, California. It is one of 10 campuses in the University of California system. Founded in 1965, UC Santa Cruz began with the intention to showcase progressive, cross-disciplinary undergraduate education, innovative teaching methods and contemporary architecture. The residential college system consists of ten small colleges. Its campus lies on 2.000 acres of rolling, forested hills overlooking the Pacific Ocean and Monterey Bay. The university is classified among the “R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity”. UC Santa Cruz is ranked among the 200 best universities in the world by the Academic Ranking of World Universities, U.S. News & World Report Best Global University Ranking and Times Higher Education World University Rankings.
Unverified Institution
Information displayed on this page has not yet been verified by the university’s staff
University of California, Santa Cruz
Country
- United States of America
City
- Santa Cruz ,
Founding year
1965
Acceptance rate
45%
Fall semester application deadline
March 1
Spring semester application deadline
November 1
Semester fees (30 ECTS)
From €14500/semester
Contact
Subjects available to free mover students
Anthropology [English]Art & Design [English]Biological Sciences [English]Chemistry [English]Classics & Ancient History [English]Communication & Media Studies [English]Computer Science & Information Systems [English]Earth & Marine Sciences [English]Economics & Econometrics [English]Education & Training [English]Engineering Electrical & Electronic [English]English Language & Literature [English]Environmental Sciences [English]History [English]Law [English]Linguistics [English]Mathematics [English]Modern Languages [English]Performing Arts [English]Philosophy [English]Physics & Astronomy [English]Politics & International Studies [English]Psychology [English]Sociology [English]Sports-related Subjects [English]Statistics & Operational Research [English]Theology, Divinity & Religious Studies [English]
Apply here!
Do you want to apply as a Free Mover / Visiting / Guest / Study Abroad student at University of California, Santa Cruz?
Comments
Please log in to see comments on this university
Not convinced yet? Take a look at the rankings!
Deep dive into the ranking details for this institution! You can find a clear explanation of how each ranking is built on this guide.
General rankings position
QS World University Rankings
375°
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
201–250°
Academic Ranking of World Universities
151-200°
Center for World University Rankings
246°
CWTS Leiden Ranking
645°
Eduniversal palmes
3/5
Webometrics
95°
QS World Universities by Subject
Arts & Humanities
287°
Life Sciences & Medicine
451-500°
Natural Sciences
346°
Anthropology
101-120°
Biological Sciences
201-250°
Chemistry
551-600°
Computer Science & Information Systems
551-600°
Earth & Marine Sciences
51-100°
Economics & Econometrics
451-500°
Engineering Electrical & Electronic
451-500°
English Language & Literature
101-150°
Environmental Sciences
351-400°
Linguistics
53°
Mathematics
451-500°
Physics & Astronomy
201-250°
Sociology
251-300°
