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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


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Too much sitting hurts even young, active people
A new study reveals that prolonged sitting significantly harms even young, active adults, and current federal exercise guidelines are insufficient to offset the negative effects.
Reestablishing ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï’s API Alumni Network
After approximately three decades since their last assemblage, UC Riverside’s Asian Pacific Islander (API) Alumni Network has been re-established. 11 API-identifying, degreed Highlanders have made a minimum yearlong commitment to guide and support current API undergrad and grad students.  

 

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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.

  

UC Riverside Reaches New Levels of Excellence

Recognized as No. 1 in the nation for social mobility and among the top 1.3% of universities worldwide, ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï continues to raise the bar for academic success and innovation.

 

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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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