Established in 1960, UCSD is a public research university in La Jolla, California, part of the University of California system. It is renowned for its strengths in science, engineering, medicine, and oceanography (Scripps Institution of Oceanography).
Address: 9500 Gilman Drive, 92093 La Jolla, California, United States
Biology and Biomedical Sciences, Engineering, Oceanography
Domains taught:
- AI and Machine Learning, Bioengineering, Data Analytics, Engineering, Life Sciences, Marine Science, Software Engineering
Diplomas*:
- Bachelor, Doctor, Master, MBA
Status:
- Public
Partnerships:
Part of University of California system. Home to Scripps Institution of Oceanography and San Diego Supercomputer Center. Strong links with biotech industry (“Biotech Beach”). Member of AAU.
Research:
A leading research university with exceptional strength in biological sciences, medicine, engineering, oceanography, computer science, and cognitive science. Very high research expenditure.
Famous Alumnis:
J. Craig Venter (postdoc), Susumu Tonegawa (faculty), Sally Ride (faculty & alumna), Khaled Hosseini (MD), Bill Atkinson
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
10100
Current students***:
43200
Foreign students***:
20%
Cumulative former students***:
205000
Pros
Top-ranked public university, world leader in oceanography and biological sciences, strong connections to biotech industry, beautiful coastal location, innovative research culture.
Cons
Highly competitive admissions, can feel like a research-focused institution over undergraduate teaching for some, La Jolla is an expensive area, large campus requiring transport.
Best For
Students passionate about science, engineering, or marine studies, seeking a research-intensive environment at a top public university with strong ties to the biotech industry and a stunning coastal setting.
- Artificial Intelligence (AI), Bioengineering, Biology, Biomedical Sensors, Engineering
*: without any judgment of the quality, readers are strongly encouraged to check the official status of the exact diploma envisioned as many universities have a mix of recognized diplomas, not recognized, “co-delivered,” “equivalent to”, “some pathways” (…), can change over time, and can be named differently from one country to another.
**: international reputation: is based on some criteria that do not mean much in some domains or specialties (number of researchers, of scientific publications, on budget ….). Our approximate 1-4 scale:
- known locally
- known locally and internationally
- is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
- is listed among the 20 firsts in some of world university’s classifications
***: estimated numbers, based on online sources and/or feedbacks. The numbers can vary greatly depending on school organisation (ex.: school is part of a group, it employs internal staff or external consultants or has public staff without employing them …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.
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