UC San Diego

Overview

The University of California, San Diego (UC San Diego or UCSD) is a public research university located in La Jolla, California. Established in 1960, it is the southernmost campus of the University of California system and has a strong focus on sciences, mathematics, and engineering. UC San Diego features a unique collegiate system with eight semi-autonomous undergraduate colleges, each offering distinct educational philosophies while sharing university-wide resources.

UC San Diego provides a wide array of academic programs, including 125 undergraduate majors, 52 master's degrees, and 51 doctoral programs. The university is recognized as one of the top research institutions globally, particularly noted for its Scripps Institution of Oceanography, which plays a significant role in climate change and environmental science research. With a diverse student body of over 22,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students, UC San Diego is committed to innovation and community engagement through various educational programs and partnerships.

Basic Information

Contact Details

• Phone: +1 858-534-2230
• Website: ucsd.edu
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/school/ucsandiego

Key Focus Areas & Initiatives

• public service
• oceanography
• government
• innovation
• scientific innovation
• space biology
• consulting
• gene editing
• microgravity research
• environmental research
• services
• higher education
• student-centered
• energy storage
• student life
• advanced materials
• public-private partnerships
• public university
• research funding
• climate change solutions
• life sciences
• space research
• global impact
• technology licensing
• colleges, universities, and professional schools
• climate science
• patents
• interdisciplinary collaboration
• b2b
• academic excellence
• research and development
• marine science
• technology transfer
• biomedical research
• engineering
• startups
• sustainable energy
• research university
• cybersecurity
• innovative research
• diversity
• faculty
• public health
• climate change research
• nanotechnology
• biotechnology
• renewable energy
• aerospace
• social mobility
• public engagement
• oceanographic vessels
• entrepreneurship
• accredited degrees
• graduate programs
• undergraduate programs
• career preparation
• financial aid
• student admissions
• diversity and inclusion
• campus life
• student support
• ai research
• health innovation
• oceanography studies
• community engagement
• innovative technologies
• interdisciplinary studies
• scripps institution of oceanography
• healthcare system
• pharmacy education
• data science institute
• environmental studies
• engineering programs
• study abroad opportunities
• student organizations
• athletics programs
• cultural events
• performance venues
• graduate school preparation
• lifelong learning
• certificate programs
• student success services
• experiential learning
• financial scholarships
• highly cited researchers
• research collaboration
• stem education
• change makers
• healthcare
• education
• energy & utilities
• education management
• oil & energy
• material science
• research & development
• health, wellness & fitness
• clean energy & technology
• environmental services
• renewables & environment
• health care
• hospital & health care

Technologies Used

• Amazon AWS
• Amazon CloudFront
• Amazon Elastic Load Balancer
• Apache
• Bootstrap Framework
• Google Tag Manager
• Microsoft Office 365
• Taboola Newsroom

Affiliated Organizations & Regional Branches

• Alvarado Hospital Medical Center